PM Abhisit Hit By More Security Lapses

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Abhisit hit by more security lapses

By SAMATCHA HUNSARA

THE NATION ON SUNDAY

BANGKOK: -- Acting Government Spokesman Panitan Wattanayagorn expressed dismay at multiple security glitches striking Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva's motorcade yesterday.

"Accidents can happen but they shouldn't happen twice in one day," said Panitan, who is also the PM's deputy secretary-general.

First a car and later a taxi tried to cut into the prime minister's procession as he was going to work to Government House and then going back home.

Panitan said security procedures might be reviewed to see if there was anything wrong although he personally did not think so.

"I believe Pol General Thanee Somboonsap, the PM's deputy secretary-general in charge of security, will look into the measures for the prime minister. And he may examine the facts regarding the incidents," Panitan said.

A white Honda with two men tried to cut into Abhisit's caravan travelling on the expressway towards the Yommaraj exit, near Government House.

Officers from the National Security Centre saw the Honda trying to cut in at the end of the procession and waved their hands at the men to slow their car but the two did not yield and tried to cut in again.

Police then sped up the van to stop the car from cutting in, cracking the hubcap on the right rear wheel in the process. The car finally stopped without anyone getting hurt.

Abhisit proceeded to Government House for the recording of his weekly television programme "Confident in Thailand with PM Abhisit".

Almost the same thing occurred when he was going home on Phetchaburi Road heading towards Prompong Intersection, at about 5pm. A taxi with the licence plate number tor wor 3801 cut into the PM's lane. On the back of the cab were two stickers saying "Red who wants no dictatorship" and "Red who wants no Amart (King's advisers).

The taxi driver drove close to a car belonging to the PM's security team, almost scraping it. When the security officials sent signals to him to keep away, the taxi came close to the back of Abhisit's car. Seeing what was happening, the same security team in the van that had stopped the first car in the afternoon sped up to force the taxi to slow down.

Abhisit instructed police to look at the video footage to see whether it was an accident or a malicious attempt. He said it was not necessary to beef up security for him.

Such encounters arise when motorists refuse to give way to the PM's convoy, but so far no accidents were serious enough to cause injuries. Some motorists are frustrated to come across a high-speed convoy, especially during traffic jams.

The premier also mentioned the human excrement attack on his home, saying acting National Police chief Pateep Tanprasert confirmed that police did not arrest the wrong suspect because a CCTV clip showed clear proof of the crime.

-- The Nation 2010-02-14

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[Tawai]

The premier also mentioned the human excrement attack on his home, saying acting National Police chief Pateep Tanprasert confirmed that police did not arrest the wrong suspect because a CCTV clip showed clear proof of the crime.

Tip to the bankrobbers: check if CCTV is working properly, otherwise you might end up in monkeyhouse when getting cought (where is spell checking, can't find it).

[metisdead]

The premier also mentioned the human excrement attack on his home, saying acting National Police chief Pateep Tanprasert confirmed that police did not arrest the wrong suspect because a CCTV clip showed clear proof of the crime.

Tip to the bankrobbers: check if CCTV is working properly, otherwise you might end up in monkeyhouse when getting cought (where is spell checking, can't find it).

[thepodest]

The premier also mentioned the human excrement attack on his home, saying acting National Police chief Pateep Tanprasert confirmed that police did not arrest the wrong suspect because a CCTV clip showed clear proof of the crime.

Tip to the bankrobbers: check if CCTV is working properly, otherwise you might end up in monkeyhouse when getting cought (where is spell checking, can't find it).

I thought that the news was that the guy was wearing a helmet and could not be identified. So they brought in some kind of motorbike expert in order to identify the model and brand of the motorbike, but they were unsuccessful also.

How would you confirm that they got the right guy !?!

[brahmburgers]

What were the consequences for the drivers of the white car and later, the taxi?

Did they just suffer having a couple of uniformed people wave their hands at them?

Or perhaps a rebuke, like; "you shouldn't do that, you buffalo!"

How about some stiffer responses? Rather than waving hands, how about shooting the guys tires out. If that doesn't suffice, then shoot the guy, if he's obviously endangering the PM. The security chief should be called on the carpet. If I was PM, I'd fire the guy unless he had very good reasons for running such a ding dong operation. I'd also get directly involved with training the people providing my security.

[Chang_paarp]

Twice in one day?? Abhisit does not get out much does he.

Just another reminder of the high quality of driver education and adherence to the road rules in Thailand.

[Thai at Heart]

Why no PMs official residence?

How he gets from Sukhumvit to Gvt house everyday I don't know.

[Tawai]

 Thank's Metisdead!

I actually do use spell check when on the office computer, but on this home note book there is a slightly different mask. Unfortunatly without the spell check button (although wrong writing would be underlined as "unfortunatly").

Thank's again for screenshot.

P.S. scrolled trough your posting history, you seem to be a very helpful person.

[beano2274]

Should employ some real security who shoot and ask questions later. Ex soldiers from out of Thailand are good for these kind of things. Some Army officers get more protection than the PM, have seen them on the Expressway near Chaengwattana.

Edited February 14, 2010 by beano2274

[ratcatcher]

Should employ some real security who shoot and ask questions later. Ex soldiers from out of Thailand are good for these kind of things. Some Army officers get more protection than the PM, have seen them on the Expressway near Chaengwattana.

Judging by the number of 'security lapses' for the P.M., maybe the government should hire a couple of ex-S.A.S. guys.

Apparently, the clowns in charge of his security are not up to par?

[jackspratt]

Should employ some real security who shoot and ask questions later. Ex soldiers from out of Thailand are good for these kind of things. Some Army officers get more protection than the PM, have seen them on the Expressway near Chaengwattana.

Judging by the number of 'security lapses' for the P.M., maybe the government should hire a couple of ex-S.A.S. guys.

Apparently, the clowns in charge of his security are not up to par?

Should be easy enough - find a couple in just about any bar in Pattaya.

At a pinch, may have to settle for 1 x S.A.S and 1 x Navy Seal.

Edited February 14, 2010 by jackspratt

[BigC]

new priminster has got allot of enemise. how did the attackers know which car the P.M was in. Only way is if they had some info. The police like new p.ms plans to wipe out corruption. rememeber he passed a law that an officer that is awae of drug dealing and does not act can be arrested. bet that1 went down well. full marks to the PM dangerous job e has