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THAILAND

Fresh complaint filed against veteran Thai general Prawit

Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 16/09/2024

» A fresh anti-money laundering complaint has been filed against Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, a former deputy premier and leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, concerning one of four audio recordings recently released to the media.

OPINION

Applause for PM in tackling RTP rift

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 23/03/2024

» After six months in office, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin may actually enjoy public applause for exercising his leadership by stepping into a high-profile rift between national police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his deputy, Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn after their dispute greatly tarnished the reputation of the Royal Thai Police (RTP).

OPINION

Scandal-hit police in need of reform

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 07/10/2023

» The Royal Thai Police (RTP) have plunged to a new low as the race for the top job by the big shots, Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol and his rival Pol Gen Surachate "Big Joke" Hakparn, has turned ugly. The latest drama, which started with a raid on Pol Gen Surachate's house on Sept 25 by the Police Cyber Taskforce unit, shocked Thai society.

THAILAND

Whistleblowers expose misconduct

News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 13/02/2023

» Whistleblowers who recently exposed alleged police misconduct are being hailed by netizens for their courage, but have landed the police in hot water.

OPINION

Police reform an unmitigated failure

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/02/2023

» Bribery, extortion, graft, abuse of power, a hand in illegal businesses — you name it, these are just a few of the sins committed by numerous bad cops. And quite a few of the offenders rank in the upper echelons of the police force, which is stripping public confidence and trust in the Royal Thai Police (RTP).

OPINION

PM U-turns on tackling 'Ferrari' culture

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 11/09/2021

» The outrageous cases of a rich cop linked to the torture and murder of a drug suspect and "Boss", the runaway lad from the Yoovidhya family, in the notorious hit-and-run saga attest to the fact that promises by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to revamp the police and justice system are nothing but a farce.