Rice thieves caught on Koh Sichang

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Rice thieves caught on Koh Sichang

Published: 13 Dec 2012 at 17.32
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A gang of thieves has been busted on Koh Sichang, off Chon Buri province, after stealing nearly 200 bags of rice already consigned to a ship for export.

Sriracha marine police reported that Suthat Pongsai, 54, Tanin Jong-ararm, 53 and Tarit Ponsgsai, 24, had been arrested. The three men were said to be members of the so-called "Seal Gang", a criminal group known to have engaged in heists and smuggling.

They were caught in Sriracha district along with 199 bags of stolen rice worth 160,000 baht. The vehicles used in the crime included a modified long tail boat and two pickup trucks.

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franklin
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Discussion 4 : 14 Dec 2012 at 02.314
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The three men were said to be members of the so-called "Seal Gang" and “Some had prior records for stealing sugar”. This is heavy-duty stuff, get the Thai CSI on the scene pronto or Thailand’s reputation could be tarnished. This is movie script material(comedy,of course)
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Discussion 3 : 14 Dec 2012 at 01.383
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This type of crime is considered damaging to Thailand's reputation in international trade as Thai exporters would be liable for the missing goods.

Sorry but I have to laugh when ever they say " damaging to Thailand's reputation "
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Discussion 2 : 13 Dec 2012 at 21.172
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Small fry in comparison to the the rice pledge manipulation scam.Another smoke screen.
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Discussion 1 : 13 Dec 2012 at 18.021
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121,000 bags worth around 800 baht each equals almost 100 million bath. No guards around???
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