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A cure for policing ills
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 14/07/2020
» When footage of George Floyd's arrest first surfaced on the internet, many around the world, including Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong Poothakool and Pol Lt Col Peabprom Mekhiyanont, watched in horror as Derek Chauvin, a 19-year police veteran, attempted to arrest the man on suspicion of using counterfeit notes by pinning him to the ground and kneeling on the back of his neck despite Floyd's pleas that he could not breathe.
Questioning the grey areas
Muse, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 06/05/2017
» Attached to Klongtan Police Station in Bangkok, deputy inspector Pol Lt Thipornluk Kaikaew's courteous nature exerts a soothing force on the people she deals with. The 25-year-old investigating officer for crimes against women and children is tasked with gathering evidence to put perpetrators behind bars, a daunting responsibility that often calls for wisdom and maturity beyond her years.
Telling the stories of the dead
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 22/03/2016
» In his line of work, it's essential to remain emotionally detached. The evidence can speak for itself. Dr Krittin Meewuttisom works on dead bodies to determine the cause of death and collects evidence found on cadavers to bring murderers to justice. His job is visceral but it's also about fact-finding, a responsibility he shoulders with duty, diligence and sense of urgency.
The silent shame of a society
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 29/01/2015
» The manhunt for a serial rapist made front page news this week. Police on Monday arrested a suspect they believe has attacked 12 mainly elderly victims, two of whom were murdered. The ordeal has raised questions as to why a young man would rape elderly women and what, if anything, is being done to address the plight of his victims.
Breaking down barriers
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 05/06/2012
» Violence, harassment and being subjected to public stigmatisation are just some of a long list of violations shown towards lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people that continue to go unaddressed in our image-conscious society.