webfact Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Phuket: Former Mayor of Patong Pian Keesin found deadThe Phuket NewsThe former mayor of Patong, Pian Keesin, was found dead this morning (October 7).PHUKET: -- We have just learnt from a source that Pian Keesin, Former Mayor of Patong, has died this morning (October 7).We will bring more information and details as soon as we can on this breaking story.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/former-mayor-of-patong-pian-keesin-found-dead-49031.php-- Phuket News 2014-10-07-----------------PHUKET NEWS TV: Pian Keesin (Ex-Mayor of Patong) Found Dead Patong's colourful former Mayor, Pian Keesin has died at his home today (Tuesday) in Samkong, near Phuket Town.Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-news-tv-pian-keesin-ex-mayor-of-patong-found-dead-49033.php-- Phuket News 2014-10-07 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Pian Keesin - loved by some, but a tyrant to many. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This will likely change the power structure in Patong. Changes were already starting, but this event might speed things up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Briggsy Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 But is it really his body or a body double so he escapes a lengthy prison term? Has the deal been done? 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Katipo Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 The fewer people like him in Thailand, the better the country will be. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 He was a product of his time and played the patronage system flawlessly. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjamesjohnson Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Maffia war under way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Maffia war under way? Why would you think that? He had already lost control by losing the election for Mayor of Patong. Even the true Patong residents wanted change. Pian made them all rich, but, at what cost to their environment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 A polarizing figure to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finnomick Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 More fuel to stoke the popularity of visiting Thailand.....what's becoming of this country ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post howzat Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 And verily I say unto thee, He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Emster23 Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 Guess this proves God does exist..... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post zachary Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 Let the conspiracy theories begin!!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBrainer Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I lived in Phuket from 93 to 98 and he was the guy to know if you wanted to get anything done in Patong. Condolences to the family and hope he can RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
circusman Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 And verily I say unto thee, He who lives by the sword shall die by the sword. My name is not verily. It is John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestBitterPhuket Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 It's people like him Thailand needs to get rid of and prevent from coming back later, if Thailand wants to move forward. You can't have all these feudal lords ruling parts of thailand separate from Bangkok. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suradit69 Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) A polarizing figure to say the least. "...to say the least." And here at the hub-of-homespun-gossip, I'm sure posters won't stop at the least. I especially like the comment about a body double. Bar Stool Crime scene Investigation (BS-CSI) at its best ... hopefully tongue in cheek, but one is never sure here at TV. Edited October 7, 2014 by Suradit69 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Let the conspiracy theories begin!!!! Too late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblecat Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 According to news reports who do actually follow up breaking news, he died from a reported fall at home and the emergency services were contacted at 11am this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Good riddance? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ....is that how everything works around here...??? ...scary.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stevenl Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 ....is that how everything works around here...??? ...scary.... Yes, that is how it works everywhere. You get old and you die. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Briggsy Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 A polarizing figure to say the least. "...to say the least." And here at the hub-of-homespun-gossip, I'm sure posters won't stop at the least. I especially like the comment about a body double. Bar Stool Crime scene Investigation (BS-CSI) at its best ... hopefully tongue in cheek, but one is never sure here at TV. You may scoff but compare this tale with the real events with convicted murderer, Kamnan Poh, who continued to live in his own house in Chonburi despite being sentenced to prison for murder while the Chonburi cops in his pay claimed to be unable to find him. This is after he had exhausted the appeals process. Maybe Pian Keesin has viewed that and decided to fake his own death. In this country, I view it not just as very possible but indeed likely. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post swerving Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 Pian Keesin - loved by some, but a tyrant to many. No love lost, no tears spilt. I don't even have any condolences for the family. he and his brood have raped patong for the last 20 years, nobody could fart in Patong without Pian getting his 10-20%. I just think it is a great pity that he went before judicial proceedings which would have seem him rotting to death in jail. Good riddance i say. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CiaranO Posted October 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted October 7, 2014 RiP and condolences to his family. No matter your opinion of him a little respect should be given. A man has died today. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ve37 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 More fuel to stoke the popularity of visiting Thailand.....what's becoming of this country ? In southern Thailand, the new mindset precipitated by the Bangkok Elitists, the old motto of Land of Smiles is now Land of Greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbeam1 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 This could be Thailands answer for the Mafia. Beware Koh-Tao jb1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowin Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 RiP and condolences to his family. No matter your opinion of him a little respect should be given. A man has died today. Maybe a bit thats bad in Thailand corruption died. What I feel sorry for is all the people that were affected and otherwise by this corruption. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
empireboy Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 The big question in life isn't, "Why are we here?" it's "How can we stay longer?"... he clearly didn't know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animatic Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 A fall at home, in theory. The suppositions will run far and wide. He may not have retained the title after a fall from visible power, but the residual power may have been enough for some to still wish his falling further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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