webfact Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Metropolitan police chief takes responsibility for shootout at Bangkok gambling den By THE NATION The chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol Lt-General Pakkapong Pongpetra, on Thursday (August 6) took sole responsibility for the deadly shootout in a Yannawa gambling den on August 3 that left four people, including a police inspector from Samaedam Police Station, dead. “Metropolitan police are gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to get to the bottom of the case as well as to identify the owner of the gambling den,” he said. “This case does not involve the National Police chief or the prime minister, it is the sole responsibility of the Metropolitan Police Bureau.” Pakkapong added that after the incident in Thungmahamek district, he had ordered the transfer of five senior police officers from Thungmahamek Police Station to the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Operations Centre. “This is a standard procedure in investigating a case in which local officers could be involved,” he added. “If the investigation proves that there are officers involved in the case, they will be prosecuted immediately.” “Police are now investigating three main factors: the gambling, the destruction of evidence on the day of the shooting, and the murder of victims, which could take a long time to complete,” the Metropolitan police chief said. “Investigating officers are working impartially and in a straightforward manner. If the public has any additional clues or evidence pertaining to the case, please bring them to the police.” Meanwhile, a man called “Boy Ban Krua” reportedly surrendered to police and confessed to shooting dead a 61-year-old man. He claimed that the man had shot three other people, including the police officer, at the gambling den. The number of shooters involved in the Monday night incident is still under investigation. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30392575 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-08-07 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisY1 Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 "which could take a long time to complete,” the Metropolitan police chief said." Probably years! 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Good line of defense there, I took the gun off the old man to stop him shooting more people, so I shot him, honest! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 Maybe they ought bring the original crack investigative team from the Red Bull case into help these guys with their gambling den investigation. Unlike Big Joke or Big Oud, that group probably is headed by a guy with the nickname "Big Broom"! 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jpduggan Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) “Police are now investigating three main factors: the gambling, the destruction of evidence on the day of the shooting, and the murder of victims, which could take a long time to complete,” the Metropolitan police chief said.'' Is it just me or do they have their priorities assways? Murder is the last on the list. But of course there were only four people murdered. Edited August 7, 2020 by jpduggan 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 (edited) So there was at least 2 people carrying a weapon at this small casino ? They have crackdowns on everything else, maybe one day they will crack down on all the weapons being carried around. Of course, it will probably only last one day. Edited August 7, 2020 by MikeN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post thequietman Posted August 7, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2020 11 hours ago, webfact said: Police are now investigating three main factors: the gambling, the destruction of evidence on the day of the shooting, and the murder of victims, which could take a long time to complete And there you have it ladies & gentlemen ............ the end result. Move on, nuttin to see here. Nothin to see here, move along cap. ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 5 hours ago, ChrisY1 said: "which could take a long time to complete,” the Metropolitan police chief said." Probably years! They need to allow at least 8 years for "new" witnesses to come forward. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 20 hours ago, webfact said: The chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, Pol Lt-General Pakkapong Pongpetra, on Thursday (August 6) took sole responsibility for the deadly shootout in a Yannawa gambling den on August 3 that left four people, including a police inspector from Samaedam Police Station, dead. I hope he enjoys his retirement... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 20 hours ago, webfact said: took sole responsibility for the deadly shootout Wow thats a first, taking sole responsibility. Not too worry Pakkapong, maybe in 8 years time new witnesses will appear and clear police of any wrong doing.???????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 So when will Pattaya open a casino? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 34 minutes ago, colinneil said: Wow thats a first, taking sole responsibility. Not too worry Pakkapong, maybe in 8 years time new witnesses will appear and clear police of any wrong doing.???????? Will that include a psychiatrist explaining that due to stress, his patient's 'temporary' need to confess to things he wasn't responsible for? You see, you could make this stuff up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 16 hours ago, ChipButty said: Good line of defense there, I took the gun off the old man to stop him shooting more people, so I shot him, honest! "In the process of my taking the gun off him, he headbutted my fist" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 7 minutes ago, faraday said: 16 hours ago, ChipButty said: Good line of defense there, I took the gun off the old man to stop him shooting more people, so I shot him, honest! "In the process of my taking the gun off him, he headbutted my fist" Hence I will be suing the old man for two broken fingers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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