Sommas Boonyen, 39, was expelled from the police force on April 7 on theft charges - and re-arrested on Monday for the same offence. (Photo by Sutthiwit Chayutworakan)SAMUT PRAKAN: A former police officer with a record of preying on foreigners was arrested for allegedly stealing money and other valuables from an Indian engineer working for an airline. He said a man dressed as a police officer had asked to see his passport and then searched his wallet. He was expelled from the police force on April 7 after he was arrested for theft by Bang Na police on March 1. The suspect confessed to the charges and was held in police custody for legal action, said Pol Maj Gen Surachate.

Source: Bangkok Post May 01, 2018 12:11 UTC