Today in the afternoon I had a visit from four police officers. Two on one moped and two with a pickup. Pictures were taken of my us and the house. An agent had a form that he filled out with the help of my wife. I was asked for the data in my passport, telephone numbers, number plates of mopeds and cars and house registration.
Two Romanian fake agents and their accomplice have been arrested in Rotterdam. The men wanted to rob Thai tourists, but eyewitnesses and a number of construction workers put a stop to this.
News from Thailand – Sunday, March 29, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– CDC poll: Thai people would support new constitution
– Article 44 gives dictatorial power to Prayut and therefore dangerous
– Thai woman (38) drowns after boat capsize on Chao Phraya
– Entrepreneurs in Chiang Rai extorted by the police
– Name of the island Koh Tachai will not be changed
Luxury cars, Rolex watches & French wine: The life of a corrupt police chief in Thailand
Hundreds of exclusive items are being auctioned at a military base in Thailand, including Buddha statues, Rolexes and expensive $4.000-a-bottle French wines. The items belonged to Pongpat Chayapan, the former head of the Thai equivalent of the FBI, who was recently sentenced to 31 years in prison for corruption, money laundering and extortion, among other charges.
News from Thailand – February 16, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Auction of Thai gas and oil fields postponed
– Lost German tourist (20) rescued from a National Park
– Thai tanker in Straits of Malacca attacked by pirates
– British expat seriously injured by baseball bat hit on Phuket
– Police officer suspended after attempted rape student
Phuket police wanted to arrest tourists with beach chairs
How crazy can you get? Phuket police planned to arrest tourists who brought their own beach chairs to Patong beach.
News from Thailand – January 18, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Four former ministers defend Yingluck with a video on YouTube.
– The employment situation in Thailand has improved.
– Another scam in karaoke bar in Chiang Mai.
– Controversial drug tests on tourists explained.
There now finally seems to be clarity about whether foreign tourists and expats must carry their passport with them at all times. According to Lt Gen. Prawut Thawornsiri, spokesman for the Royal Thai Police, is not obliged to do so.
Fled businessman: Police hide evidence
The businessman suspected of having a lender to whom he owed kidnapped and threatened, accuses the police of concealing evidence and falsely accusing him.
Corruption scandal: Great purge of top police
The corruption scandal surrounding police chief Pongpat Chayaphan, who was arrested last month, is getting a tailspin. Numerous inspectors and deputies at the Central Investigation Bureau will be transferred "to boost the agency's image."
Billionaire involved in kidnapping; fled abroad
One of Thailand's 50 richest men is wanted by the police in connection with the corruption case against police chief Pongpat Chayaphan. The billionaire, owner of Wind Energy Holding Co, is suspected of lèse majesté, extortion and threats.
Corruption scandal – The big cleanup continues
Two suspects from the criminal network of police chief Pongpat Chayaphan turned themselves in on Saturday evening. Two more suspects will report this afternoon. A total of 19 suspects have now been arrested.
Corruption scandal – Boontje comes for his wages
Three of the suspects from the criminal network of Pongpat Chayaphan arrested on Wednesday are no longer allowed to use the surname assigned by the Royal House. From now on they must use their civil surname.
Corruption scandal – Another five arrests
The corruption scandal involving the former head of the Central Investigation Bureau, Pongpat Chayapan, continues to dominate the front page of the Bangkok Post. Today the newspaper reports the arrest of five new suspects.
Corruption scandal – Bangkok Post: Start reorganizing police now
The corruption scandal does not yield any major new revelations today. Bangkok Post makes an urgent plea for police reorganization. Because, writes the editor-in-chief: Tee Lek Mua Ron.
Corruption scandal: More mud comes to the surface
Five new arrests, more details about bribery and extortion: the corruption scandal that became known on Monday is getting bigger and bigger.
Corruption scandal: More arrests ahead
The arrest of seven senior police officers and five civilians has not yet brought an end to the corruption scandal that became known this week. Police Commissioner Somyot Pumpunmuang announced at a press conference yesterday that more arrests and more illegal assets will be seized.