A Glimpse into the Dark Side of Thai Policing The recent standoff between a Thai police officer and his family has exposed a disturbing reality about law enforcement in Thailand: that even those who enforce the law can be capable of heinous crimes.
The incident, in which Police Sub Lieutenant Thatsaphong Thongthatch allegedly shot and killed his wife at their child's kindergarten, is a stark reminder that no one is above the law.
The officer's 18 hour stand off with authorities raises questions about the effectiveness of Thailand's police force in preventing similar crimes.