The large numbers of deaths caused by the pandemic have already brought down the collective spirit of Thai society. Yet, the recent murder of a Swiss national in Phuket, a female tourist visiting the province under the Phuket Sandbox scheme, is morally appalling and a disgrace to the country.
Rooting out graft in the force
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Unique insight into cop dynamics key to ending Boss saga, writes Wassayos Ngamkham
published : 19 Jul 2021 at 04:30 photo: wassayos ngamkham
Police inspector-general Visanu Prasattongosoth may not have taken up many combat roles during his time in the force, but his strong resolve has allowed him to accomplish the missions he has at hand.
Indeed, the police inspector-general will need plenty of resolve and hard work to complete his latest assignment leading a panel investigating fellow officers suspected of colluding to let Red Bull scion, Vorayuth Boss Yoovidhya, off the hook in his infamous 2012 hit-and-run case.
Senior cop Wirachai returns to work pending court decision
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published : 17 Jul 2021 at 10:00
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Deputy police chief Pol Gen Wirachai Songmetta returned to work on Friday at the Royal Thai Police headquarters after the Administrative Court granted him an injunction over a removal order.
The senior police officer was removed from his post as deputy police chief in August by an order issued by the Prime Minister s Office in what was reportedly linked to a leaked audio clip that allegedly caused damage to the police force.
Pol Gen Wirachai reported for duty on Friday, before reporting to national police chief Pol Gen Suwat Jangyodsuk and waiting for assignment.
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Police arrested more than 193,000 drug suspects and seized more than 300 million speed pills, 19,875 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and 2,747kg of heroin, and other drugs, over the past six months.