Security tightened at TOT head office ahead of policy debate

By The Nation

 

 

Four companies of policemen from the Metropolitan Police Division 2 along with police dogs and officers from the Thung Song Hong police station were dispatched the headquarters of TOT, the venue for the government policy debate, on Thursday morning to provide security.

 

Security officers of the TOT checked all vehicles, which started arriving at 7.30am. The policy debate is slated to commence at 9.30 in the TOT auditorium. 

 

Explosive ordnance disposal police backed up by police dogs patrolled around the Building 9 where the auditorium is located.

 

A team of commando police and a water canon truck were also deployed to be on station behind the building in case protesters turn out.

Inside the building, Parliament police and officials checked everyone entering the building. All reporters were required to sign a book and all people were told to walk past the bomb detecting equipment. 

 

Many MPs and senators as well as Cabinet members came to the building early with Finance Minister Uttama Sasvanayana, Deputy Interior Minister Niphon Bunyamanee and Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanas Phromphao arriving at 7.30.

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30373618

 

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20 minutes ago, webfact said:

all people were told to walk past the bomb detecting equipment. 

 

 

Still using these are we.????

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

A team of commando police and a water canon truck were also deployed to be on station behind the building in case protesters turn out.

Commandos and water cannons to fend off those who wish to voice their concerns.  The buffoonery seems to be firing on pistons.  

10 hours ago, khwaibah said:

 

Still using these are we.????

 

Why not, after all, they have been approved by Thailands' top forensic scientist (who admitted she's never actually tested one herself) and now holds a nice appointment in the senate.