Police team lauded for turning down Bt100,000 reward 

By The Nation

 

SAMUT SONGKRAM: -- A team of police officers from a station in Samut Songkram province were honoured on Tuesday for solving a fraud case in which two elderly people were victims - but the officers refused to accept a Bt100,000 reward.

 

Police inspector-general General Panya Mamen held a ceremony at Royal Thai Police headquarters to honour Muang Samut Songkram deputy commander Lt-Colonel Nopporn Rermruay, Thirasak Manoson, the station’s inspector, as well as members of their investigative team.

 

The team solved the case in which the two 70-year-old victims were duped out of over Bt1.1 million in exchange for the promise of a broker fee for the sale of land.

 

After the victims got their money back, they offered Bt100,000 as a reward to the team.

 

Social media users complimented the officers for turning the reward down.

 

“I admire the team for working without seeking a reward from the victims,” Panya said.

 

“It’s good that we didn’t accept the reward because they were victims. I would like police to have this kind of attitude and to have professional ethics.”

 

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30323187

 

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Is it common practice to have a ceremony every time a case is solved ?

If the refusal is true, fair play. What makes it a bit dubious is the publicity about it on social media. 

Maybe I am just a cynical old git, but I feel part of the story isn't being told. Cops turning down money? I can't help but suspect that they recovered more than the amount returned and have rewarded themselves already. If I am wrong, then they will probably get called away for some retraining, as they don't appear to have worked out how things are supposed to work in the RTP.

They turned down the reward money, one officer said, keep your money we dont need it we will get plenty from scamming others.  

In most other countries the police aren't allowed to receive money from the public for doing their jobs. I know, I know, They earn a low salary, but that isn't my point. Thinking you might receive a reward for one case might make you work less on another.

 

 

2 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Is it common practice to have a ceremony every time a case is solved ?

If the refusal is true, fair play. What makes it a bit dubious is the publicity about it on social media. 

Yes, normally the RTP won't start an investigation until some brown envelopes changes hands. This is how they learned police procedures in police school. So, when they do solve the case it's mandatory for a ceremony or police photo op , so the police can put it in their Police Photo Album. One day they will want to buy a promotion, lets say Captain to Colonel, they can show their Photo Album and say I have the experience to be a Colonel. Then they pay and become a Colonel. The Thai Way!

Edited August 8, 20178 yr by tomwct

2 hours ago, Thaiwrath said:

Is it common practice to have a ceremony every time a case is solved ?

If the refusal is true, fair play. What makes it a bit dubious is the publicity about it on social media. 

 

In a twisted way this just reinforces the ages old belief about the RTP,  pay some money and your case will get attention / get solved.

 

Exactly what is not needed to build a professional focused police force. 

Like most countries it should be illegal for the police to accept gratuities from the public.

RTP turning down money???????????? IMPOSSIBLE........ "Fake News".....

Has the RTP recruited the same P/R consultant the Taxi Drivers' Associaion uses?

Can readers expect more of the same alongside stories about the conga line dance routines officers use on argumentative players caught in raids on elderly mah-jong and card players' clubs?