News Forum - WANTED: Soldier put away for selling meth escapes from prison in northern Thailand

[Thaiger]

A prisoner is on the loose after escaping from Fort Surasakmontri in Military Province 32 in Lampang province, northern Thailand, at 6.30am today. The army general was imprisoned for selling methamphetamine. If you see him contact the police right away. The 26 year old General of Royal Thai Army – Supawut “Kwan” Sopapeng – escaped while officers were transporting him somewhere for further investigation this morning. Villagers who live nearby saw the escapee steal a Honda Dream motorbike with Lampang registration plate 1 กฉ 4043 and drive away from the fort. He has very short hair and was wearing a […]

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[Fanta]

27 minutes ago, Thaiger said:

The 26 year old General of Royal Thai Army

Are the terms “General of the RTA” and “criminal” officially interchangeable now? 

[Vigo]

Would it be possible to verify the translation of the story, in particular the escapee's rank. As incompetent and corrupt as the Thai Army is alleged to be, I am not aware of any 26 year old generals. Look closely, and one sees the ear stud hole that was previously in place. No one with visible piercings or the damage caused, will receive a commission in the military.  Perhaps this man was a  Sgt. Major.

[Ramanathan.P]

26 years old General of Royal Thai Army?....Mr.Google might have made some mistakes when translating from Thai to English.....

[Rookiescot]

He is 26 and is a General in the Thai army?

Who and how much did he pay for that?

[Ramanathan.P]

11 hours ago, Rookiescot said:

He is 26 and is a General in the Thai army?

Who and how much did he pay for that?

As long as he knows how to make the money, then nothing to worry about how much to pay. He only need to ask what is the price......

[MrStretch]

I'm sorry, but did you say 26?

Can you spell c-o-r-r-u-p-t-i-o-n?