In a bizarre twist reminiscent of a crime drama, an arrest warrant has been issued for Pol Capt Aisoon Dathong, the Deputy Chief of Investigation at Na Chom Thian Police Station in Chon Buri. The officer faces allegations of orchestrating a daring theft of manufacturing assets, with the damage estimated to be a staggering 10 million baht.
Pol Col Narongrit Wapansu, Deputy Commander of the Chon Buri Provincial Police, suspects that Pol Capt Aisoon masterminded a recent heist at the Papermint Factory located in the Bang Lamung District. The prized catch? A colossal electrical transformer that vanished mysteriously under the cover of darkness. After scrutinizing CCTV footage that looked straight out of a spy movie, four suspects were swiftly apprehended on October 10. The culprits were identified as Watcharakorn Saenwong, 35, Krailas Sima, 33, Somsak Koetpho, 54, and the rather young Chaichana Phummarak, 22. The police also seized a treasure trove of tools used in the operation.
As the investigation snowballed, the police unearthed another layer to the crime. A new team had been hired to dismantle the transformer, intending to sell the copper wire and other spare parts like one would hawk hot cakes. With warrants in hand, the law enforcers turned their gaze to five more suspects: Salit Phimsen, 33, Prapan Rueangdet, 45, Supol Phopiak, 28, Jirawat Suwanthan, 30, and Phongsak Huaiyai, 43. Their arrest came shortly after, on October 12, in the bustling districts of Si Racha and Bang Lamung. A common thread tied them all together—they claimed to be acting on the orders of none other than the police captain himself.
In true Robin Hood meets modern-day recycling spirit, the crew managed to extract around 100 kilograms of copper wire from the transformer, which they charmingly sold to a recycling shop in Si Racha district for a cool 50,000 baht. And what, you ask, did Pol Capt Aisoon promise as a reward for such ingenuity? A princely sum of 10,000 baht seemed to be enough to sweeten the pot for Mr. Phongsak and his crew.
Things took a Shakespearean twist when Pol Gen Kitrat Phanphet got wind of the scandalous involvement of one of his own. On Saturday, he tasked Pol Maj Gen Thawatkiat Jindakhuansanong, the commander of Chon Buri police, with expelling the rogue deputy from his post at Na Chom Thian police station to the provincial police headquarters. The clock was set ticking, with a fact-finding team expected to report back within three days. The mandate was clear: find the truth, and if Pol Capt Aisoon’s guilt is as bright as day, he will face both disciplinary fors and the unforgiving arms of the law.
But in a twist worthy of a grand finale plot reveal, Pol Capt Aisoon pulled a disappearing act. He failed to grace the provincial police headquarters as ordered, vanishing instead to Udon Thani with the alibi of escorting his wife for surgery. The Pattaya Provincial Court coughed out an arrest warrant, charging him with theft and receiving stolen property.
The police have now issued a public appeal to Pol Capt Aisoon, urging him to saunter into their custody and prove his innocence. The drama unfurls as the clock ticks, and all eyes remain glued on how this real-world caper will conclude.
It’s shocking that a police officer could be implicated in such a brazen crime! If true, it questions the entire integrity of law enforcement in the area.
Corruption isn’t new in law enforcement, sadly. But this story sounds more like a bad episode of a cop show!
Agreed, but it highlights the need for more accountability measures within the police force. It’s crucial to restore public trust.
True, Dave. But if this doesn’t open the administration’s eyes, I don’t know what will. Heads need to roll!
Why would someone in such a high position risk it all for copper wire? It just doesn’t add up. There’s likely more to this story.
Greed knows no bounds, Tessa. Sometimes people do irrational things thinking they won’t get caught.
Perhaps. But still, risking years of career and reputation for such a dubious endeavor is puzzling.
The evidence against Pol Capt Aisoon is damning, but let’s not forget about due process.
Isn’t running away to Udon Thani a sign of guilt? Innocent people usually don’t flee.
True, it raises suspicion, but it’s up to the court to decide based on full evidence.
If Pol Capt Aisoon is guilty, he should face the same punishment as any other criminal!
This whole affair sounds like a modern Robin Hood story gone wrong. What a mess!
Agree, but Pol Capt Aisoon wasn’t exactly giving back to the poor! Just seems like corruption to me.
The entire department should be investigated. If one officer is corrupt, who knows how deep the issue goes?
A full department audit is a great idea. Transparency is key to fix these roots of corruption.
I’d love to believe in his innocence, but the evidence doesn’t look good. Maybe he had personal financial issues.
People always have an excuse, but the law doesn’t spare anyone for personal issues when it comes to crime.
I’m curious how much accountability the upper brass will face if found complicit.
I’d bet not much. It’s often the foot soldiers who face the music while bosses get away.
Shocking but not surprising. Once you’re at the top, it’s hard to see what’s on the ground. Leaders should be more vigilant.
Exactly! Leaders must lead by example and ensure a tight ship to avoid these fiascos.
This scandal underscores the need for systemic reforms; policing structures must change to better serve the public.
If Pol Capt Aisoon was indeed the mastermind, then what does it say about the recruitment process for police officers?
Absolutely, Kimi. We need more rigorous vetting processes to weed out potential bad apples early on.
Regardless of his guilt or innocence, the story itself reads like a thrilling plot twist from a novel!
Who’s to say this wasn’t a setup by rivals or those wanting his position? We need to keep an open mind and question everything.
A bit far-fetched, don’t you think? If multiple parties are testifying against him, it seems too elaborate for a setup.
Can we also talk about the environmental impact of scrapping such technologies? The sale of copper wires like this is a huge environmental issue.
It’s sad to see someone in law enforcement crossing over to the dark side just for quick cash.