webfact Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Elderly bridge players arrested in Thailand get passports backSource: AAPThe elderly bridge players who were arrested in Thailand's seaside town of Pattaya for allegedly gambling have been given their passports back.PATTAYA: -- More than 30 bridge-playing foreigners, including two Australians, who were arrested and charged with gambling offences in Thailand have been given their passports back and are likely to have the charges dismissed.The group was arrested in the resort town of Pattaya last week and held for several hours before they were asked to pay 5000 baht (A$192) as bail and had their passports confiscated.Briton Barry Kenyon, who founded the bridge playing group, told Thai English language media on Tuesday their passports and other documents were being returned.Full story: http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2016/02/09/elderly-bridge-players-arrested-thailand-get-passports-back-- SBS NEWS 2016-02-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hope they get it back the money in a few weeks time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Hope they get it back the money in a few weeks time. Yeah, it will be interesting to see if this happens. If it doesn't then I'd like to know who gets it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 They would not have been forced to sign anything. It would all have been written in Thai, but they should have refused to sign it. Admittedly, they were probably scared not to sign it, because they would not have been aware of the system. Let's hope it all gets put to bed now, but don't be surprised if everything is not dropped. I imagine somebody will be successfully prosecuted, for an obscure offence, with a paltry fine, in order for the B.I.B. to save some face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trogers Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Let this be a warning to anyone intending to hold a Monopoly marathon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemorechang Posted February 9, 2016 Share Posted February 9, 2016 Yes hope they get all the money back. But you never know, There could be a reduced amount ( face saving exercise ) at the last minute. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes hope they get all the money back. But you never know, There could be a reduced amount ( face saving exercise ) at the last minute. TIT. Bail money is normally paid back in full BY CHEQUE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrada Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I spoke to the public prosecutor yesterday and he told me that these charge will be dismissed and the case will not go ahead "For Sure". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacherpaul Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I spoke to the public prosecutor yesterday and he told me that these charge will be dismissed and the case will not go ahead "For Sure". Oh yes? And who are you? Their lawyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
williet98248 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hope they get it back the money in a few weeks time. Yeah, it will be interesting to see if this happens. If it doesn't then I'd like to know who gets it. 32X5000 baht divided by fifty cops equals only 3200 baht per cop. Disappointing night's work. I hope they get the money refunded and an apology from the perps (cops). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jingthing Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes hope they get all the money back. But you never know, There could be a reduced amount ( face saving exercise ) at the last minute. TIT. Bail money is normally paid back in full BY CHEQUE! Have fun cashing a Thai check if you don't have a Thai bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I spoke to the public prosecutor yesterday and he told me that these charge will be dismissed and the case will not go ahead "For Sure". We already know that from Barry Kenyon the founder, an ex tourist immigration advisor at Jomtien office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 They would not have been forced to sign anything. It would all have been written in Thai, but they should have refused to sign it. Admittedly, they were probably scared not to sign it, because they would not have been aware of the system. Let's hope it all gets put to bed now, but don't be surprised if everything is not dropped. I imagine somebody will be successfully prosecuted, for an obscure offence, with a paltry fine, in order for the B.I.B. to save some face. the woman who did not sign was kept in custody ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes hope they get all the money back. But you never know, There could be a reduced amount ( face saving exercise ) at the last minute. TIT. Bail money is normally paid back in full BY CHEQUE! Have fun cashing a Thai check if you don't have a Thai bank account. I'm sure these elderly expats will all have Thai bank accs. An anyway more than likely will be one cheque for the full amount. Prob made out to Barry Kenyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snackbar Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Occupied??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Meanwhile the Tourism Authority in Thailand, specially their London office, must have had field days on the issue. Will also be included in future training courses on how not to market a country for retirees - well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooo Upto Me Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 They would not have been forced to sign anything. It would all have been written in Thai, but they should have refused to sign it. Admittedly, they were probably scared not to sign it, because they would not have been aware of the system. Let's hope it all gets put to bed now, but don't be surprised if everything is not dropped. I imagine somebody will be successfully prosecuted, for an obscure offence, with a paltry fine, in order for the B.I.B. to save some face. the woman who did not sign was kept in custody ... Well done that woman It's a shame the 2 Koh Tao Burmese guys signed a false declaration for the murders they didnt commit. Once again shame on you Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yann55 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hope they get it back the money in a few weeks time. Yeah, it will be interesting to see if this happens. If it doesn't then I'd like to know who gets it. You mean that you don't know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobo Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Hope they get it back the money in a few weeks time. Yeah, it will be interesting to see if this happens. If it doesn't then I'd like to know who gets it. It costs a lot of money to mount military/police raid involving over 50 heavily armed troops, wouldn't you agree? You know, those octogenerians might be dangerous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 ,,,,and who will pay for their harassment...public insult and humiliation.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKnave Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Trying to imagine the thought process on the part of the Department of Public Administration officials who instigated this foolishness, I am at a loss for any reasonable purpose. I don't subscribe to the 5000 baht x 32 theory, nor even to the gambling theory. Someone with a grudge? Against one player, or foreigners in general? A grudge large enough to be willing to fall on his own sword, as there will certainly be consequences for this... Maybe just a part of the general trend of escalating harassment? I don't know, but the more I think about it, the angrier I get. Jeezus, pick on someone who can defend themselves... Thai cvnts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arithai12 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 More than 30 bridge-playing foreigners, including two Australians, ... Just curious... why mention the Australians? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavierr Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 I think that the Thai authorities are unable understand that people play bridge, like chess, for the intellectual pleasure of the game. Since it is played with cards, they cannot avoid suspecting that gambling is behind it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
condobrit001 Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes hope they get all the money back. But you never know, There could be a reduced amount ( face saving exercise ) at the last minute. TIT. Bail money is normally paid back in full BY CHEQUE! Have fun cashing a Thai check if you don't have a Thai bank account. I'm sure these elderly expats will all have Thai bank accs. An anyway more than likely will be one cheque for the full amount. Prob made out to Barry Kenyon. They could arrange a bridge tournament - winner takes all?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 It would be nice, just once, for someone in power to say "we made a mistake and we apologize". I'm glad that it seems the situation will be settled in favor of the poor folks that were arrested and they will get their money and passports back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkles Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 More than 30 bridge-playing foreigners, including two Australians, ... Just curious... why mention the Australians? Simple ,we are all known as being from convict stock.Its the genes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dustdevil Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 According to orig. article they were charged according to the "Playing Card Act" of 1942 imposed by the Imperial Japanese Occupation? What the hell? Also, who said they were playing for money? Maybe they were, maybe they weren't. Was that established? I knew people who definitely played bridge for its own sake, not for money. Same as chess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenterry Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 They were playing duplicate bridge, which is not a gambling game. So for the nth time they were not playing for money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 ,,,,and who will pay for their harassment...public insult and humiliation.... Will they get back the confessions they were forced to sign under duress? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKr Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Yes hope they get all the money back. But you never know, There could be a reduced amount ( face saving exercise ) at the last minute. TIT. Bail money is normally paid back in full BY CHEQUE! Absolutely, I got refunded 40K after bailing someone out from the lock-up. In case the person under investigation does a runner, or fails to show up on time at the reporting window or at the Court, the bail money is forfeited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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