thailandedition
Police Ang Pao Clarification: Traditional Custom Not Bribery

Police Ang Pao Clarification: Traditional Custom Not Bribery

MGR Online•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau clarifies that officers receiving 'Ang Pao' from Prasath Thong Osoth Co. during Chinese New Year is a customary practice, not an illicit act.

  • •Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau (Buah. Nor.) has addressed images of police lining up for 'Ang Pao' (red envelopes).
  • •A representative from Prasath Thong Osoth Co. explained that the distribution is a traditional custom during the Chinese New Year.
  • •The company stated that these 'Ang Pao' are open to the general public, not just police, for good luck and morale.
  • •The value of gifts distributed is within legal limits, and there are no hidden intentions or expectations of benefits.

Overview

  • •Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau (Buah. Nor.) issued a clarification regarding images of police officers receiving Ang Pao.
  • •Police officers were seen lined up to receive Ang Pao envelopes from Prasath Thong Osoth Co.
  • •The practice occurred during the Chinese New Year festival.
  • •A company representative stated the distribution is a traditional custom to bring auspiciousness, good luck, and morale to recipients.
  • •The company representative clarified that the Ang Pao distribution is open to the general public, not exclusively to police.
  • •The representative further stated that individuals from various sectors, including police and government officials, are welcome to receive the Ang Pao.
  • •The distribution is intended to provide good luck and boost morale for those performing their duties.
  • •The value of the assets provided as Ang Pao does not exceed the limits set by law.

Full article content is available on the original source.

Read on MGR Online (Thai Version)View in Google Translate

Source: MGR Online (Original)

View Original Article

Key Quotes

Company Representative
"The distribution of Ang Pao envelopes is a traditional custom during the Chinese New Year festival. The company announced that the public can come to receive them at the designated spot without specifics for any individual, including police and officials from various sectors, who can receive them like general citizens for auspiciousness, good luck, and morale in duty, with no hidden intentions or expectations of benefits, merely a traditional gift."
การแจกซองอั่งเปา เป็นการดำเนินการตามธรรมเนียมประเพณี เนื่องในช่วงเทศกาลตรุษจีน บริษัทฯ ได้ประกาศเชิญชวนให้บุคคลทั่วไป สามารถเดินทางมารับได้ ณ จุดที่กำหนด โดยมิได้มีการเฉพาะเจาะจงบุคคลใดเป็นพิเศษ รวมถึงตำรวจ และเจ้าพนักงานจากหน่วยงานภาคส่วนต่างๆ ก็สามารถเข้ารับได้เช่นเดียวกับประชาชนทั่วไป เพื่อความเป็นสิริมงคล ความโชคดี และเป็นขวัญกำลังใจในการปฏิบัติหน้าที่ มิได้มีเจตนาแอบแฝง หรือมุ่งหวังผลประโยชน์ตอบแทนใดๆ ทั้งสิ้น เป็นเพียงการให้ตามธรรมเนียมประเพณีเท่านั้น
Company Representative
"The value of assets provided does not exceed legal limits."
มูลค่าทรัพย์สินที่มอบให้ ไม่เกินกว่าที่กฎหมายกำหนดแต่อย่างใด

Key Entities

Organization

Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau(บช.น.)ℹ️
The police bureau that issued a clarification regarding officers receiving Ang Pao.
Prasath Thong Osoth Co., Ltd.(ปราสาททองโอสถ จำกัด)
The company that distributed Ang Pao to police and the public during Chinese New Year.