Popular Post webfact Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 Koh Samui: Belgian businessman claims he lost 100 million baht in DSI bribery case Thai caption: Foreign businessman complains about bribery: 100 million baht in losses A Belgian businessman and his Thai wife have gone to the National Anti-Corruption Commission saying that officers of the special southern investigation division of the DSI demanded a bribe of 28 million baht and caused losses totalling 100 million baht. Christophe de R. and his wife Euamporn, a former executive of a real estate company, and their lawyer met with commission officials after filing a report with police in Bangkok. The case involves the dropping of charges and preferential treatment. A committee to investigate any wrongdoing will be established. The DSI is the Department of Special Investigations. Source: Manager Online -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-12-11 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AlfHuy Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 Good luck with that. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ezzra Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 There is always, but always, more to the story than what meets the eye, and the saying 'The truth will set you free' ( or get you justice) doesn't always works in this country... 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 Just now, webfact said: A committee to investigate any wrongdoing will be established. Ha ha ha, a committee will be established, joke of the day. After the committee has met, the matter will just be put down as a misunderstanding.???? 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, ezzra said: There is always, but always, more to the story than what meets the eye, and the saying 'The truth will set you free' ( or get you justice) doesn't always works in this country... Shurely shome mishtake? I've heard the Thai justice system is the best in the world that money can buy. Edited December 11, 2020 by bluesofa grammar 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDutchEngineer Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Going to the NACC! Expect the losses will increase. They will never challenge the DSI. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudi49jr Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 4 hours ago, colinneil said: Ha ha ha, a committee will be established, joke of the day. After the committee has met, the matter will just be put down as a misunderstanding.???? Probably not if some brown envelopes containing serious cash will be handed over, either by the Belgian business man or the guys that ripped him off. Whoever is willing to pay the most will come out ahead, would be my guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunPer Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 The article says something like this (Google translation): The case is a victim of the group claiming that Is an officer of the Southern Southern Region The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Region 8, jointly demanded nearly 100 million baht in bribes and assets, claiming to facilitate the special prosecutors to order not to sue. When I read it, I understand it like the Belgian business man is already into something not fully legal and therefore prepared to pay bribe to avoid any court cases. In other words, if he was clean, he would go straight to the right department and complain about being subject to bribery claims; I even believe there is a hotline established for that purpose. There must be a lot more to the story than what's mentioned in the short news article...???? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 4 hours ago, Ventenio said: anyhow, this guy is rich and i'm not going to worry too much about it. When they run out of 'the rich' to scam they won't stop there, they will work their way down until they have it all. Somewhere on that list is you so reign in the hubris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post robblok Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 20 minutes ago, khunPer said: The article says something like this (Google translation): The case is a victim of the group claiming that Is an officer of the Southern Southern Region The Department of Special Investigation (DSI), Region 8, jointly demanded nearly 100 million baht in bribes and assets, claiming to facilitate the special prosecutors to order not to sue. When I read it, I understand it like the Belgian business man is already into something not fully legal and therefore prepared to pay bribe to avoid any court cases. In other words, if he was clean, he would go straight to the right department and complain about being subject to bribery claims; I even believe there is a hotline established for that purpose. There must be a lot more to the story than what's mentioned in the short news article...???? Sounds a lot like he wanted to pay a bribe maybe paid it but the service for the bribe was not delivered. Now he wants the money back. I am sure that bribing is a crime too. Hope they punish the DSI who took the bribe and if he really did try to bribe them punish him too. Seems like he was ok with paying a bribe only when it did not work did he get angry. But the fine and punishment for bribing is probably less then what he paid in bribe. So that might be his angle. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ronaldo0 Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 Well that story was in-depth and riveting reading ! ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herwin1234 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 3 hours ago, robblok said: Sounds a lot like he wanted to pay a bribe maybe paid it but the service for the bribe was not delivered. Now he wants the money back. I am sure that bribing is a crime too. Hope they punish the DSI who took the bribe and if he really did try to bribe them punish him too. Seems like he was ok with paying a bribe only when it did not work did he get angry. But the fine and punishment for bribing is probably less then what he paid in bribe. So that might be his angle. throw in a dose of misunderstanding bruised ego and a farang who feels treated injust bc he didnt receive the VIP treatment and we get a better picture what went on... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted December 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2020 My money's on the Belgian being found guilty of defamation ???? 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 9 hours ago, webfact said: and preferential treatment. He sure got that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 Miss Print: DSI. Department of Special Investments. will investigate to see if all dues paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarangJon Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I ve heard the belgian businessman implored the DSI to take the money. Actually thai people would never take any bribes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronaldo0 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 So a bribe was seemingly suggested to ease something and said bribe was never paid and the guy is saying because he didn’t pay the bribe it cost him a 100 million bht in revenue ? ???? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 12/11/2020 at 11:04 AM, TheDutchEngineer said: Going to the NACC! Expect the losses will increase. They will never challenge the DSI. What makes you think that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDutchEngineer Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 On 12/14/2020 at 9:04 PM, Baerboxer said: What makes you think that? The NACC will not challenge a powerful institution like the DSI over an individual. Why I know this because I have experience with the NACC. The integrity must be protected even if there are wrong doings. The law in Thailand is flexable and there is always a way out for the powerful. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted December 19, 2020 Share Posted December 19, 2020 so mister well to do came here to make a killing on the backs of those with perhaps less 'business sense' Probably figured it was easy money and with little taxation compared to the west, a dream come true. look at ya now lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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