Police chief gags subordinates

News > Security

Published: 21/02/2012 at 05:09 PM
Online news: Security

All police officers who do not have direct responsibility for the investigation of last week’s central Bangkok bomb blasts have been prohibited from discussing the incident with journalists under an urgent order issued by national police chief Phrewphan Damapong.

The order was issued late Monday night, police spokesman Pol Maj Gen Piya Uthayo said on Tuesday.

It was aimed at avoiding confusion and safeguarding the investigation, security operations and international relations.

This article is older than 60 days, which we reserve for our premium members only.You can subscribe to our premium member subscription, here.

About the author

: Writer: Online Reporters; Position: Online Reporters

Keep this article in your social bookmark:

Latest stories in this category:

Forum

Your comments

suthichai
Post : 264
Send message

Discussion 6 : 21/02/2012 at 08:23 PM6
Post this to my Facebook
The dictatorship is back with intimidation and threats against anyone daring to speak the truth.
Like dislike 0 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
med142
Post : 697
Send message

Discussion 5 : 21/02/2012 at 08:03 PM5
Post this to my Facebook
Well these where smart bombs, so they know the difference between a foriegner and a Thai.
Three stooges, I still laugh at them now.
After the last fiasco where all and sundry had a say to the press, he is correct in what he says. and done. As lots of different stories would come out.
Like dislike 0 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
upena
Post : 522
Send message

Discussion 4 : 21/02/2012 at 07:38 PM4
Post this to my Facebook
"It was aimed at avoiding confusion and safeguarding the investigation, security operations and international relations."

Too late.
Like dislike 0 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
khunbj
Post : 403
Send message

Discussion 3 : 21/02/2012 at 07:33 PM3
Post this to my Facebook
Well that is progress...only one person speak for the Police force...as in most other places...sounds good.
Like dislike 0 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
jacksprat
Post : 798
Send message

Discussion 2 : 21/02/2012 at 06:08 PM2
Post this to my Facebook
It was aimed and preventing policemen from telling how inept their investigation has been so far. This is sort of like the Keystone Cops versus the Three Stooges.
Like dislike 0 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment
franklin
Post : 740
Send message

Discussion 1 : 21/02/2012 at 05:58 PM1
Post this to my Facebook
This is of course the same national police chief Phrewphan Damapong who, when the terrorist bombs first blew, rushed back to Bangkok from Chaingmai to make the statement in an attempt to calm Thais, that the bombs were “intended for foreign nationals”. This had zero calming effect on any Thai people, instilled concern in the foreign nationals (tourists) and had all who heard these words wonder about Damapongs selection as the new national police chief. He should have gagged himself back then or at least thought out what he was going to say before speaking.
Like dislike 0 people liked / 0 people disliked this comment

Police chief gags subordinates | Bangkok Post: news