Police also nabbed his alleged accomplice in the extortion, Chakrit Theeluay, 37 at the apartment. They both were initially charged with conspiracy to illegally detain another person, having drugs in their possession and using drugs, while Cherdchai faced additional charges of illegal possession of a gun and carrying a weapon in public places. Surachet said the arrest stemmed from a police complaint filed by a 25-year-old Canadian man, who worked as a foreign language school instructor. When the Canadian resisted the stranger’s entry, the policeman forced his way in, detained him and tried to lay a charge of “ice” possession against the foreigner. The Canadian managed to flee from the building and went on to file the complaint with the Thung Mahamek precinct.

Source: The Nation Bangkok January 29, 2018 12:48 UTC