Destiny1990 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Was hoping for a female officer this time and fluent in English. Looking at this photo I’am wondering if it will give tourists any welcome feelings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 minutes ago, timendres said: This is by design within the RTP. There are essentially two "classes" within the RTP: the normal police, and those who were groomed in the elite academy. Those who are not anointed will never rise to these positions. I'm not sure BJ was ever groomed in any elite academy... But he did end up having a powerful backer....which obviously can do wonders here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I wonder if he speaks English? Judging from the expressions of others in the photo he does not know the words... "brown envelope" I read a face well, gentlemen, I think this ends badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 minute ago, DaRoadrunner said: I wonder if he speaks English? Judging from the expressions of others in the photo he does not know the words... "brown envelope" I read a face well, gentlemen, I think this ends badly. It's the eyes isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaRoadrunner Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 minute ago, Thailand said: It's the eyes isn't it? More than that, there is real fear in their faces.... As in the s**t is about to hit the fan. I would guess he is a serious hard liner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 I just realised that I was awarded (yonks ago) the same rectangular black police medal that he's sporting on his uniform. Could that make me the next candidate to head up the immigration division (sorry, I don't have the parachute 'wings' award for jumping off a kerb..) ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Despondent Foreigner Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 This guy looks like a laugh a minute.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 9 minutes ago, Thailand said: It's the eyes isn't it? I think he looks positively charming, benevolent, wise, and well-intentioned - full of the milk of human kindness - especially towards foreigners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 He's holding a microphone in the OP photo... So it kind of makes you wonder... Did he actually SAY anything??? Because the OP article seems to be silent on that little detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Surachate not to be investigated over mysterious transfer: General Prawit By The Nation Surachate (left) and Sompong Former Immigration Bureau chief Police Lt-General Surachate Hakparn will not be investigated regarding his transfer from the Royal Thai Police to the Prime Minister’s Office, Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan said on Friday. In effect, Prawit dismissed speculation of an imminent investigation against Surachate, who was once a prominent rising star in the police force. Speculation had pointed to alleged irregularities involving personnel transfers of senior police officers. General Prawit, who oversees the police, was asked by reporters at the Royal Thai Police headquarters on Friday whether Surachate would be investigated regarding his transfer out of the police force. “Investigation about what? No investigation committee has been appointed. Not at all. It’s over already,” Prawit replied. When asked about the reason for Surachate’s transfer, Prawit said: “I don't know. Ask him if you want to know.” Surachate, also known by his nickname “Big Joke”, is close to General Prawit, who is also serving as the defence minister. General Prawit was at the headquarters to chair a meeting of the Police Commission regarding the appointment of force commanders following Surachate’s transfer. National police chief Pol General Chakthip Chaijinda and his deputies also attended the meeting. The meeting, which lasted about 45 minutes, resolved to appoint Border Patrol Police commander Pol Lt-General Sompong Chingduang as the new commander of the Immigration Bureau to fill the seat left vacant following Surachate’s transfer. The high-ranking meeting also decided to appoint Pol Lt-General Wichit Paksa, commander attached to the national police chief's office, as the new Border Patrol Police commander, replacing Sompong. Once a regular headline-maker dealing with high-profile cases, Surachate was on April 9 moved out of the Royal Thai Police to the Prime Minister’s Office at the order of Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha in his capacity as the head of the ruling National Council for Peace and Order. The order appointed Surachate as a special adviser at the Prime Minister’s Office, a position considered inactive. No reason was given for Surachate’s transfer, first out of the Immigration Bureau and then out of the police altogether. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30367966 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-04-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 3 hours ago, CMNightRider said: It will be interesting to see if he will continue Thai Immigrations obvious purge of western retirees. ???? purge of corruption in (and outside) immigration would be appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Hopefully more of a detail man than BJ was Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Big OUT has arrived , and that is not a joke. Foreigners without valid visas, you will soon have to get OUT of here. The only part we are not sure about yet is how the photo sessions will look like, but I'm guessing it will be spectacular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, DaRoadrunner said: More than that, there is real fear in their faces.... As in the s**t is about to hit the fan. I would guess he is a serious hard liner. Yeah, it's visible. But I think it's just "If BJ was cast out, who's keeping me here". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo in Thailand Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, d2b2 said: Revolving door Depends how fast this new guy can restart the old brown envelope vertical conveyor so the top pigs can once again gorge themselves silly at the golden trough. Stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, Eligius said: It seems it is a mandatory part of the Job Description these days to be called 'Big' something or other if one wants to head up Immigration ... Hopefully big todger wont appear to roger us all???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Aha ! The paranoia brigade has new material. Maybe he likes singing that song " Just Give me a reason" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonseeker Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Are there other popular tourist and expat countries where foreigners are a constant target for criticism and other attacks. Never experienced anything like this in Brasil, Paraguay, USA, Philippines etc.? Really weird and still we keep coming?? MS> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhys Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Purasthai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICELANDMAN Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 2 hours ago, DaRoadrunner said: More than that, there is real fear in their faces.... As in the s**t is about to hit the fan. I would guess he is a serious hard liner. Or all faces maybe everyone thinks I don't care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 i viewed the video: the "big man" doesn't look healthy to me. time to retire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boonrawdcnx Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Do they really think we are all stupid? On vacation yes? So who’s boy is the new Chief? Prawit thinks he does not owe the Thai people an explanation? I have it on good authority that there are hundreds of millions involved. So send the poster boy to America until it gets quite. This is the most corrupt and dirtiest government this country has ever had!There is no hope either because the people who are supposed to catch the thieves are themselves the biggest criminals! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 55 minutes ago, boonrawdcnx said: Do they really think we are all stupid? On vacation yes? So who’s boy is the new Chief? Prawit thinks he does not owe the Thai people an explanation? I have it on good authority that there are hundreds of millions involved. So send the poster boy to America until it gets quite. This is the most corrupt and dirtiest government this country has ever had! There is no hope either because the people who are supposed to catch the thieves are themselves the biggest criminals! Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Yes. I've also heard rumours from Thais regarding huge amounts of money but can't elaborate as I don't really want to find myself arrested under the computer crimes act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtoZ Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Are you a "joke joke" while a kid, then promote to a "joke", after that to "no joke" which leads to "serious joke" and if you really really study hard you become a "big joke"? Don't want to repeat the same for Mr. Oud But you get my point - is it like that, or you just wake up 50 years old middle crisis and tell your friends - I'm not Somchai anymore, I'm Big Joke? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 have to wonder if the fact big joke stopped immigration officers from taking money from applicants was the reason he was given the boot, guess we will see if this one reverses it and it continues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kritsana77 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 5 hours ago, moonseeker said: Are there other popular tourist and expat countries where foreigners are a constant target for criticism and other attacks. Never experienced anything like this in Brasil, Paraguay, USA, Philippines etc.? Really weird and still we keep coming?? MS> Not me. Ten years was enough. Now that I have some real money I am not spending it in Thailand. When you have lived in shit for many years I guess expats in LOS have just gotten used to it. They can take their visa rules. 90 day check ins and bad attitudes and .................. I have friends in Central America, Colombia and the Pacific side of Mexico who love it there. I am headed on a six month tour of great food,drinkable beer and margaritas. LOS has one of the three. See ya fellows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 12 hours ago, Eligius said: It seems it is a mandatory part of the Job Description these days to be called 'Big' something or other if one wants to head up Immigration ... I wonder in the future if someone named Dick will appear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokwit Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 10 hours ago, moonseeker said: Are there other popular tourist and expat countries where foreigners are a constant target for criticism and other attacks. Never experienced anything like this in Brasil, Paraguay, USA, Philippines etc.? Really weird and still we keep coming?? MS> 5 hours ago, kritsana77 said: Not me. Ten years was enough. Now that I have some real money I am not spending it in Thailand. When you have lived in shit for many years I guess expats in LOS have just gotten used to it. They can take their visa rules. 90 day check ins and bad attitudes and .................. I have friends in Central America, Colombia and the Pacific side of Mexico who love it there. I am headed on a six month tour of great food,drinkable beer and margaritas. LOS has one of the three. See ya fellows. Didn't used to be like that - you put up with all the irritations. slowness, things/people not working properly as just the flip side of the free and easy Thailand we once knew. Somehow I just don't feel things are going to get more relaxed - my guess is Prawit has appointed an ultra hardliner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 maybe this one might FORCE immigration officers to follow the official rules and not open to personal interpretation naahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, nothing will change officers can piss on farangs all day long and show them who is boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeCross Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 7 hours ago, kritsana77 said: I have friends in Central America, Colombia and the Pacific side of Mexico who love it there. I am headed on a six month tour of great food,drinkable beer and margaritas. LOS has one of the three. See ya fellows. yeah but Thailand has Sangsom, Chang and Hong Thong! oh wait.. i have friends on the pacific coast of mexico too and they love it, say its similar to thailand but much better beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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