webfact Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Large contingent of police waiting to arrest "no work permit" French pensioner in Samui Picture: Naew Na Naew Na reported that a contingent of Surat Thani immigration police, Tourist police and Bo Phut officers mounted an arrest of a 72 year old French pensioner at Koh Samui International Airport. The officers - many of whom were named in the report - advanced outside the arrivals hall at the airport on the holiday island. The French man was named in a warrant issued by the Koh Samui court on September 25th of this year. The warrant alleges that he was working without a permit. Naew Na said all this was done under the orders of Lt-Gen Sompong Chingduang, chief of immigration, to round up law breaking foreigners in Thailand. The public can call 1178 to report violators, they said. Source: Naew Na -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-10-22 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, webfact said: The warrant alleges that he was working without a permit. Was he picking up friends at the ferry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, RotBenz8888 said: Was he picking up friends at the ferry? It's said he was at the Airport,most likely running a illegal guest house,or maybe some other serious offence???? regards Worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 A large contingent of police waiting to arrest a poor 72 year OLD Frenchman. When asked why so many police were required Gen Sompong said, we needed many officers as we were scared the OLD man would turn his heels and run off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Can you spot the real criminals in that photo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf61 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 16 minutes ago, colinneil said: When asked why so many police were required What else should they do all day when catching overstayers and hide-outs is done by biometrics and TM30? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Is there a statistic how many local criminals the Samui police arrested recently? Or are all Thais on that island following all the laws all the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Grumpy Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Thank heavens for that. I feel safer in my home already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, colinneil said: A large contingent of police waiting to arrest a poor 72 year OLD Frenchman Please explain why this criminal is poor. Let me guess, you didnt read the original article as you have no time to learn to read Thai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 ???????????????????? so many police I don’t think a 72 year old man can run very fast I’m 68 pretty fit but after running 50 metres at speed I would collapse . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx101 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, mok199 said: Can you spot the real criminals in that photo... Yes 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, colinneil said: A large contingent of police waiting to arrest a poor 72 year OLD Frenchman. When asked why so many police were required Gen Sompong said, we needed many officers as we were scared the OLD man would turn his heels and run off. Stiletto heels? or smart Cuban heels given his age?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 40 minutes ago, crazykopite said: ???????????????????? so many police I don’t think a 72 year old man can run very fast I’m 68 pretty fit but after running 50 metres at speed I would collapse . There are a few 70 year marathon runners, not necessarily fast, but have endurance and fitness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver sea Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 3 hours ago, colinneil said: A large contingent of police waiting to arrest a poor 72 year OLD Frenchman. When asked why so many police were required Gen Sompong said, we needed many officers as we were scared the OLD man would turn his heels and run off. 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: Please explain why this criminal is poor. Let me guess, you didnt read the original article as you have no time to learn to read Thai. He did not mean ‘poor’ in the sense of ‘no money’, but in the sense of ‘deserving sympathy’ (the Frenchman is 72 years old, after all). https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poor Let me guess, you didn’t read the original post properly as you have no time to learn how to use an English dictionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 minute ago, silver sea said: He did not mean ‘poor’ in the sense of ‘no money’, but in the sense of ‘deserving sympathy’. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/poor Let me guess, you didn’t read the original post properly as you have no time to learn how to use an English dictionary. That what I assumed he meant. There is nothing to suggest the pensioner has little money. Let the man answer for himself. Ever heard the Thai proverb about teaching a crocodile to swim ? If not google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Can’t trust them Froggies ???????????????????????????????????????????????? Don’t matter how old or whatever; You break the laws of any country, yours or another’s and you carry the consequences. See ya scammer ???????????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver sea Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 34 minutes ago, Neeranam said: That what I assumed he meant. There is nothing to suggest the pensioner has little money. Let the man answer for himself. Ever heard the Thai proverb about teaching a crocodile to swim ? If not google it. If that’s what you “assumed he meant”, then why did you post such a snotty comment on a public forum? If you wanted to check what he meant, you could simply have asked him. Ever heard the English expression ‘giving someone the benefit of the doubt’? If not, google it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, silver sea said: If you wanted to check what he meant, you could simply have asked him. Like I said, I knew what he meant. I did ask him why he thought this criminal is poor, but he chooses not to reply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neeranam Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 1 hour ago, RJRS1301 said: There are a few 70 year marathon runners, not necessarily fast, but have endurance and fitness 70 ain't old these days. Should El Chapo be treated lightly as he is a pensioner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 6 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Like I said, I knew what he meant. I did ask him why he thought this criminal is poor, but he chooses not to reply. You want me to reply.... Whats the point replying to a member who for the past 5 years has done nothing but make snotty/ snide/ sarci comments about my posts... I pity you, i really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 Presumably the Frenchman was hoping mad when the posse rocked up???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I reckon there were a lot of boots on the ground cos it was a 100% sure thing photo shoot to get in on.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 14 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Like I said, I knew what he meant. I did ask him why he thought this criminal is poor, but he chooses not to reply. If you knew what he meant, what reply would you need from him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 19 minutes ago, Neeranam said: Like I said, I knew what he meant. I did ask him why he thought this criminal is poor, but he chooses not to reply. "Criminal"....Have I missed something...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 You're not all right Jaques..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 2 hours ago, crazykopite said: ???????????????????? so many police I don’t think a 72 year old man can run very fast I’m 68 pretty fit but after running 50 metres at speed I would collapse . Long as that 50m contained a Mr. Doughnut you'd be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNXexpat Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 hours ago, colinneil said: A large contingent of police waiting to arrest a poor 72 year OLD Frenchman. When asked why so many police were required Gen Sompong said, we needed many officers as we were scared the OLD man would turn his heels and run off. Noooo, it´s because they got a chance to come in the newspapers with their faces and will get a lot of honor to arrest a 72 year old very criminal and dangerous man ???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckThai Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 I'm trying to process, why the "SS" contingent had to advertise a sting operation. The OFC (old fart catchers) might want to spin their successes in a different light. If one wanted to tarnish the image of a country reaping the benefits of tourism, congratulations, a total success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momofarang Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 4 hours ago, colinneil said: A large contingent of police waiting to arrest a poor 72 year OLD Frenchman. When asked why so many police were required Gen Sompong said, we needed many officers as we were scared the OLD man would turn his heels and run off. His name is John d'Arc. But seriously, I know I am only 67, but I am pretty sure I could out bike most of the TI fatties and subsequently boom boom their their (under 25) wives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauGR1 Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 47 minutes ago, transam said: 1 hour ago, Neeranam said: Like I said, I knew what he meant. I did ask him why he thought this criminal is poor, but he chooses not to reply. "Criminal"....Have I missed something...? Yes, if i remember well, he gave a lift to some tourists to the ferry.. Is that criminal ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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