Amlo: No clue about alleged B16bn seizure in HK

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Amlo: No clue about alleged B16bn seizure in HK

Published: 13 Oct 2012 at 21.29
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The Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) is bewildered by reports that 16 billion baht in taxpayers' money siphoned from Thailand had been seized by anti-corruption officials in Hong Kong.

Pol Capt Suwanee Sawaengpol, the Amlo deputy secretary-general, said she was not aware of the incident, which Democrat MP Ong-art Klampaiboon brought to light on Saturday.

Democrat lader Abhisit Vejjajiva autographs copies of his new book, "Truths with no Colour" at a party rally in Lumpini Park in Bangkok.

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DONHUAN
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Discussion 13 : 14 Oct 2012 at 12.1213
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If this incident is true but no one wants to claim it, let the HKG government use it any way they like. Since these corrupt monies cannot be siphoned off to save haven but be kept in their homes, all the maids and servants need to do is wait for the moment when important events requires the whole family to be out in force to celebrate the occasion. These servants of the corrupt can do their Robin Hood thing since they can get away with it because the real owner(s) cannot afford the truth be known. Treaure hunt anybody?
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Discussion 12 : 14 Oct 2012 at 08.3212
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"Sathit Pitutecha, a Democrat MP for Rayong, said the men in black were paid to commit crimes and acts of violence including killing members of security forces and innocent people as well as red shirt protesters themselves during the 2010 unrest....."

Now if you are a pro-Democrat Bangkokian and regular reader of this newspaper, please click "Like" and agree with the above statement.
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Discussion 11 : 14 Oct 2012 at 08.2911
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This could be a real smoking bomb but so far it's all heresay based on 'brought to light' by a Democrat MP, I suggest the BP investigate further before reporting on this, as comment suggest here it has already been accepted as fact and the usual suspects criticised.
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Discussion 10 : 14 Oct 2012 at 07.5810
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A re-election or retirement fund of 16Bn Baht would be a great investment for someone. How could such a large amount be skimmed off from Govt departments,and no-one knows about it?
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Discussion 9 : 14 Oct 2012 at 06.479
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16 billion baht is completely beneath Thaksin. This must be Yongyuth's reward for protecting Thaksin.
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Discussion 8 : 14 Oct 2012 at 03.088
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This is why Thailand is destined to be placed on the “black list” by the Financial Action Task Force anti money laundering group of which Thailand is a member. If Thailand’s own Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) is “bewildered” by the whereabouts of 16 billion baht siphoned from Thai taxpayer money that the anti-corruption officials in Hong Kong had no difficulty spotting and seizing, then it is obvious that AMLO is not only incapable and clueless but a ‘paper tiger’ that is toothless and a joke.
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Discussion 7 : 14 Oct 2012 at 03.077
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Follow the money trail of who knew what and when. This is about taxpayers' money and the Rules of Law, and the Court must appoint a special prosecutor to get to the bottom of it, American style. PM YS will have plenty to answer too.
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Discussion 6 : 14 Oct 2012 at 02.296
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The Dems used to be a capable political party set up to protect the interest of the feudal lords. Now, under the very capable leadership of the draft dodger, it has morphed into a neighborhood old lady's club - where sensational gossips abound.
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Discussion 5 : 14 Oct 2012 at 02.215
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I agree with the possibility that a certain person who frequently meets and directs PTP from Hong Kong may have been to receive this money. Unfortunately, this would only last him a year or so if that. Must be why the next rice "scheme" is already approved and in the works.

"Premier Yingluck did not comment on the issue."

What's new? She's never commented on anything of consequence.
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Discussion 4 : 14 Oct 2012 at 00.574
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Children calm down. There is no problem here. The 16 BN baht is for flood control management, Dubai branch.
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