Statement on TV: “I paid the police enough money”
Thai Police Discipline Two Officers,
Scene of Mr. A arm wrestling with an inmate in a detention cell. /Photo: Bangkok Post SNS capture,
, ‘After controversy arose over a Korean drug suspect arrested in Thailand conducting live broadcasts from a transport vehicle and detention center, the immigration police who allowed this have been disciplined.’,
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, ‘According to the Bangkok Post on the 17th, the Thai Police Immigration Department announced the previous day that it would discipline two immigration officers who allowed Korean suspect Mr. A to broadcast live while in detention.’,
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, ‘Mr. A, a Korean male in his 40s, was arrested on the 3rd in the Chonburi area of Thailand and conducted a YouTube live broadcast while being transported to Bangkok.’,
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, ‘He also did multiple live broadcasts from the detention center, showing the interior and interacting with subscribers through live chats. He even live-streamed smoking and arm wrestling with a foreign detainee.’,
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, ‘Regarding the ability to broadcast from the detention center, he claimed, “I paid enough money. There isn’t a single police officer who hasn’t received money from me.” In the broadcast, he lamented about his experiences, saying, “I’ve lived through various experiences, including serving time in Thailand,” and reportedly made comments to a female viewer like “If you don’t have a boyfriend, let’s meet.” These remarks were introduced earlier on JTBC’s “Incident Chief” on the 14th, sparking controversy.’,
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, ‘According to the Immigration Department, Mr. A was wanted in Korea for drug trafficking charges. He had overstayed in Thailand illegally by 373 days beyond the period allowed by his visa.’,
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, ‘The Pattaya court sentenced Mr. A to probation and a fine of 3,000 baht (120,000 won). Following this, Mr. A was transferred to the Bangkok immigration detention center via the Banglamung police station in Chonburi before being deported to Korea.’,
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, ‘The Immigration Department stated, “All detainees must be closely monitored regardless of court rulings,” adding that “the two police officers in charge of Mr. A have been suspended from duty and a disciplinary committee has been formed.”‘,
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