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Don't trust the uniform
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/08/2024
» Mongkol Preesukkasem, a fake prosecutor, was arrested for fraud on July 25 by city police while giving a lecture at a school in Nonthaburi province. His blatant impersonation of public officials with power has stunned the public. The arrest followed a series of complaints filed against him over several months.
Poll-delaying ruse must end
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/12/2021
» Claims by the Prayut Chan-o-cha government that it has to delay the long-awaited Bangkok governor election out of concern over possible political turmoil are utter nonsense. Prime Minister Prayut recently told the media the government is "still looking for an appropriate time" for the pivotal election, which has been put on hold since he staged a coup in 2014.
Paying price for slackness
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/03/2020
» Two explosions right in front of the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Centre (SBPAC) in Yala's Muang district that injured many on Tuesday came as a shock, not only because the bombers carried them out in broad daylight, but also because the SBPAC is a highly strategic place that is supposed to be well guarded. Such successful attacks speak volumes about the lax security measures that have justifiably triggered public alarm.
Collar bombers not scapegoats
News, Editorial, Published on 04/08/2019
» The series of bombings in Bangkok and Nonthaburi, which injured four people last week, is a challenge to the new Prayut Chan-o-cha administration and those in charge of security affairs.
End silence over fall of ‘Big Joke’
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/04/2019
» The disappearance of former immigration bureau chief Pol Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn following a lightning transfer has sparked wild speculation.
Arrest sexism in police force
News, Editorial, Published on 06/09/2018
» As Thailand under the military-sponsored constitution will become a more democratically regressive state after the general election next year than it was prior to the 2014 coup, the Royal Thai Police (RTP) this week came up with -- or were forced to come up with -- what can only be described as a backwards policy.
Cops in dock over rape row
News, Editorial, Published on 31/08/2018
» Once again, Koh Tao -- Thailand's top tourist destination in Surat Thani -- has attracted global attention, albeit not in the way Thai authorities would have hoped for.
A Rohingya crisis redux
News, Editorial, Published on 04/04/2018
» A seemingly simple refugee boat stopover has set off alarm bells among authorities. Last week's Krabi sojourn by 56 Rohingya has revived memories of past atrocities, as well as human trafficking. Police chief Chakthip Chaijinda suspects that the stop at Koh Ha and Koh Lanta by the Rohingya could mark a resurgence of the vicious, murderous trafficking of this minority people.
Checkpoints to disaster
News, Editorial, Published on 03/02/2018
» When traffic police are at work, road users should feel safe and secure. But in some cases, the opposite occurs.
Toll still worst in the world
News, Editorial, Published on 08/01/2018
» At the end of the New Year's holiday, the government boffins once again provided the bad news. During the "seven dangerous days" of Dec 28 to Jan 3, there were 3,841 serious traffic accidents. These killed 423 drivers and passengers, and sent 4,005 to hospitals and clinics. For this, the government spokesman suggested the public should praise hard work by policy-makers.