Chiang Rai News
Former Chiangrai Officials Accused of Land Graft Scam
Chiangrai Times – The Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) yesterday accused a group of former officials of encroaching on 2,000 rai of mountainous land in Chiang Rai’s Muang district and using illegally issued title deeds as collateral to obtain a Bt100-million bank loan that later went bad.
Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Pol Colonel Dusadee Arayawut said that according to the results of a probe into the alleged encroachment on forestland in the Doi Pa Sang area, the issuance of land-title deeds in 1990 allegedly allowed politicians to possess 19 plots covering 494 rai.
The politicians include former Si Sa Ket MP Sawat Seubsaiphrom, former Surin MP Pulsawat Mulsatsathorn, former PM’s Office officials Banyai Sukkasem and Pairoj Fongdawirat, and former official Col Sakhon Kitwiriya.
The plots were later allegedly transferred to Sakhon and Banyai, who allegedly used the deeds to borrow Bt100 million in 1991. The loan became non-performing and was transferred to Thai Asset Management Corporation in 2008.
The PACC would see that the six officials involved in the issuing of illegal deeds for the 19 plots were punished, Dusadee said, while the bank would sue the officials accused of using the bogus deeds to borrow money and allowing the loan to lapse into an NPL.
The accused claimed to have bought the plots, which they said were used as orchards, from the original landlords, who they identified as elderly residents the area. Dusadee said the probe found that the 19 plots were mountainous land on which rubber trees and corn were being grown. He said all but one of the cited “original landlords” were dead. The surviving “landlord” told the PACC that he didn’t have land there and suggested that his name might have been used without his knowledge by his son-in-law, a property agent.
Pol Colonel Dusadee said he was also acting on a request by Tambon Mae Or village headman Khammoon Testi to probe a private company that cleared 175 rai of forestland to grow rubber trees. Later Pol Colonel Dusadee presided over the opening of an anti-corruption centre (hotline 1206) at Chiang Mai’s Central Airport Plaza and launched a Facebook page to encourage youths to watch out for corruption in the public sector.
There are six state officials allegedly involved with the issuance of the land title deeds, Pol Col Dusadee said.
The PACC is planning legal action against the state officials who issued the land title deeds, and has also asked Krung Thai Bank to file a lawsuit against the politicians linked with the case.
In addition, the PACC found that an influential investor from Nonthaburi province acquired land in the 678 rai mountainous area of Ban Rong Sak and Ban San Khamin in Chiang Rai, selling the land later, said Pol Col Dusadee.
In related news, on Friday night some 3,000 officials started to demolish illegal buildings at nine resorts accused of encroaching on Thab Lan National Park – seven in Nakhon Ratchasima’s Wang Nam Kheow district and two in Prachin Buri’s Na Dee. Among the sites slated for demolition in the latter district was the 200-room Ban Talae Mok Resort. Officials were obstructed by road-blocks and attempted tyre-burnings by 130 resort owners and local employees.
The resort owners complained that officials were razing buildings without waiting for an Administrative Court ruling, slated for August 14, on their July 22 appeal for a temporary injunction. Damrong Pidech, chief of the Department of National Parks, insisted on enforcing the demolition order.
Meanwhile, at 10am yesterday in Pak Thor in Ratchaburi, officials destroyed 79 rai of a pineapple plantation and demolished homes of alleged forestland encroachers in Tambon Yang Hak. – Piyanuch Thamnukasetchai
Police in Wiang Kaen District of Chiang Rai Province have arrested a 50 year old man after the threatened to rape a 20 year-old woman and the proceeded to murder her 2 and half month old baby.
Police with doctors from Wiang Kaen Hospital and the Chao Luang Wiang Kaen Welfare Association were summoned to the scene of the incident to a 2-story cement house, Village No. 2, Tha Kham Subdistrict, Wiang Kaen District of Chiang Rai
On arrival they found Ms. Chanikarn, age 20, in a state of distress crying uncontrollably beside her 2 and a half month baby girl (Linlada) that was dead on the floor.
After calming Ms. Chanikarn, the child’s mother, said that at approximately 2:30 p.m she was out to collect diapers that had been dried in front of the house, while her 2 and a half month old daughter was sleep on the ground floor of the house.
She said she was suddenly approached by a Mr. Lee, about 40 years old, who lived on the opposite side of the road. He came towards her and grabbed her arm and threatened her saying if she didn’t sleeping with him he will go and kill his daughter.
Miss Chanikan refused and ran away, then Mr. Lee then walked into the house and grabbed Ms. Linlada’s leg, smashing the child’s head against the cement floor of the house. The infant died immediately.
Mr. Lee then just walked away and returned to his own home, leaving Miss Chanikan and her dead baby.
When police went to Mr. Lee’s home he immediately confessed killing the infant and was taken to Wiang Kaen Police Station for further questioning. Under caution he told police that he was sexually attracted to Miss Chanikan‘s and when her husband leave for work he took the opportunity to approach her.
He said when he saw her husband leave he crossed that road and found Miss Chanikan in the yard alone, he then threatened her to sleep with him, saying he would kill her child if she didn’t have sex with him. However when she refused he flew into a fit of rage walked into her home and murdered he baby. He said he was out of control with rage.
After killing the infant he walk across the street to his home and waited for the police to arrive. The police have charged him with premeditated murder and attempted rape. He is being held without bail at the local remand center.
Meanwhile, Miss Chanikan and her family were preparing a religious burial ceremony for the child.
Other Chiang Rai News:
Machete Wielding Man Shot an Killed by Police in Chiang Rai
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/chiangrai-news/machete-wielding-man-shot-an-killed-by-police-in-chiang-rai/
CHIANG RAI: Prime Minister Settha Thavisin has authorized the establishment of an emergency cyber center operated by the Royal Thai Police to combat transnational crimes committed by call center gangs along the Thai border in Chiang Rai province.
On July 19, Prime Minister Settha Thavisin directed the Center to combat information technology crimes. The Royal Thai Police (Royal Thai Police) will crack down on call center gangs in Myanmar, Laos, and along the border.
His directive comes as call center gangs ratchet up their scams to defraud people of their money, causing concern among Thais and jeopardizing the country’s economic and social stability.
Pol. Gen. Kittirat Panphet, Deputy Commander and Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division, Assigned Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai Pitanilabut, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Police/Deputy Director of the Police Crime Suppression Division, has launched the operation ‘Bombing the Thieves’ Bridge’ in collaboration with the CAT Office, G., mobile phone network operators AIS DTAC TRUE NT, and local security agencies to cut the mobile phone signal and WiFi internet that criminals illegally use to deceive Thai citizens.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai stated that they will begin pressing the first action of the ‘Explosion of Thieves’ Bridge’ in Chiang Rai Province toward the thieves’ base of operations in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone.
The territory surrounding King Roman in Laos. King Roman is now a full-service entertainment destination with an airport that welcomes travelers from Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar, he explained.
According to Pol. Lt. Gen. Thatchai, this operation will have no influence on honest people along the Thai border, and it will only target cyber criminals.
They will also increase the arrest and prosecution of unlawful service towers, such as SIM booths, which allow gangs register SIM cards to swindle the people. Dealing with criminal organizations of foreigners and Thais who band together to deceive and damage Thais.
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) suspended more than three million SIM cards on July 16 because the holders had not verified their identities with their mobile phone operators by the deadline, in accordance with the NBTC’s measures to combat alleged fraudsters’ mule accounts.
The names of the holders of 80 million mobile phone numbers used for mobile banking transactions did not match the names associated with the mobile banking accounts.
The NBTC would require mobile phone companies to authenticate SIM card holders and the names of their mobile banking accounts. The verification procedure is expected to be completed by the end of September this year.
In addition, the NBTC and Royal Thai Police have collaborated to combat illegal telecom towers throughout the country’s borders, disconnecting signals at 465 places, altering antenna direction at 470 towers, and dismantling antennas at 179 locations.
They are certain that the move will disrupt contact center gangs and other types of technology-based crime.
Other Chiang Rai News:
Machete Wielding Man Shot an Killed by Police in Chiang Rai
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/chiangrai-news/machete-wielding-man-shot-an-killed-by-police-in-chiang-rai/
Police in Mae Chan, Chiang Rai, shot and killed a 28-year-old man who allegedly attacked a police officer with a machete. The officer was slashed in the right leg with the machete.
According to police, the culprit, known only as Mr. Toon, had been harassing local villagers in Mae Chan district, Chiang Rai, threatening them with a knife and using violet insults.
The village headman arrived on the scene to try to calm Mr. Toon, but he was shouting hysterically and taking swipes at him with the machete, so he contacted the police.
When the responding officer arrived at the site about 9 p.m., he attempted to calm the man, but he instead assaulted the officer, slashing his right leg with the machete. In self-defense, the cop had to fire his gun at Mr. Toon, striking him in the chest.
Mr. Toon and the policeman were taken to Mae Chan Hospital, where Mr. Toon died of a gunshot wound. Pol Sgt. Sutthikiat Phanomphraisakul was released from the hospital after receiving numerous stitches for his injuries.
Local police received a tip around 9.30 p.m. yesterday that a guy was causing mayhem in the village. When authorities arrived, they discovered 28-year-old Toon strolling along a public road, holding a large knife and threatening people. Mae Chan district officials attempted to contain the incident.
During a search of Mr. Toon’s home, authorities discovered methamphetamine consumption equipment. Locals told authorities that the man was addicted to Yaba (Methamphetamine) and an alcoholic.
The authorities are conducting an inquiry to determine Toon’s motivations and whether any underlying issues contributed to his violent outburst.
Other related news:
Chiang Mai Police Offer Cash Reward After Officer Killed
https://www.chiangraitimes.com/crime/chiang-mai-police-offer-reward/
-
News3 years agoLet’s Know About Ultra High Net Worth Individual
-
Entertainment2 years ago
Mabelle Prior: The Voice of Hope, Resilience, and Diversity Inspiring Generations
-
Health3 years agoHow Much Ivermectin Should You Take?
-
Tech2 years agoTop Forex Brokers of 2023: Reviews and Analysis for Successful Trading
-
Lifestyles2 years agoAries Soulmate Signs
-
Health2 years agoCan I Buy Ivermectin Without A Prescription in the USA?
-
Movies2 years agoWhat Should I Do If Disney Plus Keeps Logging Me Out of TV?
-
Learning2 years agoVirtual Numbers: What Are They For?