Crime: Bt100,000 Reward Set To Find Couple Accused Of Assaulting Karen Girl

[barrybankruad]

Does anyone remember the photo that was probably the most famous journalistic picture to come out of the war in Vietnam? I am, of course, referring to the photo of the little girl running naked from her village which the Americans had just napalmed. I don't recall there being much of an uproar over that, it demonstrated perfectly the horrors of that conflict.

I do however agree that the Thai authorities could have been more sensitive when photographing this little girl.

[Artisi]

Does anyone remember the photo that was probably the most famous journalistic picture to come out of the war in Vietnam? I am, of course, referring to the photo of the little girl running naked from her village which the Americans had just napalmed. I don't recall there being much of an uproar over that, it demonstrated perfectly the horrors of that conflict.

I do however agree that the Thai authorities could have been more sensitive when photographing this little girl.

!00% correct, but it didn't fade away as this story probably will. From memory, it was one of the factors that started to turn the tide on the US in Vietnam

Edited February 20, 2013 by Artisi

[Mosha]

Okay, let me just get a grip on this:

1) a Thai- couple kidnaps a little Karen-girl

2) They keep her as their personal slave

3) They mistreat her in the cruelest of ways

4) the girls manages to escape, runs to the police...who return her to her dungeon- masters

5) the torturing continues

6) the child escapes a second time

7) the torturers are set free on bail

8) the little girl is paraded in front a bunch of (male) photographers, halfnaked

9) the torturers skip bail and are now gone with a reward of 100.000 baht on their heads

10) as we see in the OP, the girl is paraded again in front of (male) photographers

...is there anything else, the Thai- "authoroties" could have done wrong, to make it even worse?

Anything???

Doc while appreciating what you say. A picture tells a thousand words. Without the pics, this story would have quickly become yesterdays news.

[DocN]

Okay, let me just get a grip on this:

1) a Thai- couple kidnaps a little Karen-girl

2) They keep her as their personal slave

3) They mistreat her in the cruelest of ways

4) the girls manages to escape, runs to the police...who return her to her dungeon- masters

5) the torturing continues

6) the child escapes a second time

7) the torturers are set free on bail

8) the little girl is paraded in front a bunch of (male) photographers, halfnaked

9) the torturers skip bail and are now gone with a reward of 100.000 baht on their heads

10) as we see in the OP, the girl is paraded again in front of (male) photographers

...is there anything else, the Thai- "authoroties" could have done wrong, to make it even worse?

Anything???

Doc while appreciating what you say. A picture tells a thousand words. Without the pics, this story would have quickly become yesterdays news.

As I stated before : it is not THE PICTURE itself, that is the problem.

You are right: it made the cruelty of this crime visible.

I am having problems, with the way the picture(s) were taken.

Put her in a room with a (female) doctor and 1 female photographer.

You get the same shocking pictures, but spare her, parading half naked in front of an all male line- up!

[katana]

A doctor at Rama hospital in BKK has said Nong Air, the girl tortured by the Thai couple, will require 2 years of continuous treatment with many operations. Her treatment should begin next week.

The husband and wife couple responsible for her injuries are thought to be hiding out in Cambodia.

Dr Totsaphorn Serirak, official spokesman for the office of the Prime Minister met with officials at Rama hospital this morning. He said he'd been in talks with Miss Anutama Amornwiwat, secretary for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and it's been decided that the government and Rama Hospital will take care and responsibility for the cost of all treatment for the girl.

The most urgent treatment is to remove fascia and scar tissue in her left armpit which prevents her from extending her arm.

The girl's mental health seems to have improved somewhat with her smiling more and taking part in a few play activities.

Rama plastic surgeon Dr Arti Khreuawit said the most serious injury is on her left side in the region of her shoulder, armpit, elbow and chest, preventing her from extending her arm. This was the most pressing surgery.

There were also bad injuries on her neck, back and thighs and he was of the opinion that she could still contact an infection through her injuries and die. Skin grafts will be required [although it's hard to see from where since there was so much skin damage.] Several operations will be necessary requiring at least 3-4 hours each with long periods of closely monitored convalescence. In all, 6 months to 2 years may be required. She will require surgeons and psychologists and the hospital will do all they can for her.

In a short statement, Nong air said she was happy and confident the doctors could treat her. She also expressed a wish to go to school since it doesn't appear she can read and write. Arrangements are being made by Mr Tanawat Sathit, the manager at the children's home where she's staying, for some sort of tutoring to take place.

Apparently 400,000 Baht's been donated so far from amongst others, Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Burmese government and members of the public.

Police also added cryptically at the end of the article that they'd sent undercover officers in search of the missing Thai couple and they anticipate they can't remain out of Thailand for long and will have to return soon. They expect good news on this front in 2-3 days…

Let’s hope all these promises are honoured and bear fruition.

http://www.thairath....t/region/327850 (20/02/13; 14:47pm)

[meatboy]

i wonder has a stop been put on their credit cards even a trace on their mobile phones or is that toooooooo sophisticated.

[Sing_Sling]

i wonder has a stop been put on their credit cards even a trace on their mobile phones or is that toooooooo sophisticated.

They'll get around to it as soon as they can get their servers up and running again

[Tywais]

She's smiling in a mugshot . . . what a piece of garbage.

I do hope that they are caught and punished to the maximum

You think that's a smile?

Isn't that from her Thai ID card?

Yes. Examples here

[scorecard]

A doctor at Rama hospital in BKK has said Nong Air, the girl tortured by the Thai couple, will require 2 years of continuous treatment with many operations. Her treatment should begin next week.

The husband and wife couple responsible for her injuries are thought to be hiding out in Cambodia.

Dr Totsaphorn Serirak, official spokesman for the office of the Prime Minister met with officials at Rama hospital this morning. He said he'd been in talks with Miss Anutama Amornwiwat, secretary for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and it's been decided that the government and Rama Hospital will take care and responsibility for the cost of all treatment for the girl.

The most urgent treatment is to remove fascia and scar tissue in her left armpit which prevents her from extending her arm.

The girl's mental health seems to have improved somewhat with her smiling more and taking part in a few play activities.

Rama plastic surgeon Dr Arti Khreuawit said the most serious injury is on her left side in the region of her shoulder, armpit, elbow and chest, preventing her from extending her arm. This was the most pressing surgery.

There were also bad injuries on her neck, back and thighs and he was of the opinion that she could still contact an infection through her injuries and die. Skin grafts will be required [although it's hard to see from where since there was so much skin damage.] Several operations will be necessary requiring at least 3-4 hours each with long periods of closely monitored convalescence. In all, 6 months to 2 years may be required. She will require surgeons and psychologists and the hospital will do all they can for her.

In a short statement, Nong air said she was happy and confident the doctors could treat her. She also expressed a wish to go to school since it doesn't appear she can read and write. Arrangements are being made by Mr Tanawat Sathit, the manager at the children's home where she's staying, for some sort of tutoring to take place.

Apparently 400,000 Baht's been donated so far from amongst others, Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Burmese government and members of the public.

Police also added cryptically at the end of the article that they'd sent undercover officers in search of the missing Thai couple and they anticipate they can't remain out of Thailand for long and will have to return soon. They expect good news on this front in 2-3 days…

Let’s hope all these promises are honoured and bear fruition.

http://www.thairath....t/region/327850 (20/02/13; 14:47pm)

At last there seems to be some action, but it's a wait and see right now. Let's hope the promises are all kept and help this little girl to regain something close to normal life, and some education.

Another worrying / dsigraceful aspect of this case is the report that a senior Thai military officer has helped the accused couple to escape, possibly into Cambodia.

In any country surely one would expect that senior military, and police, officers are examples of high ethics and high morals, and espouse respect for the law and espouse proper and equal application of the law, etc., no matter where the gavel falls.

This case has no grey areas (e.g. claims of finding them and court process being politicallly motivated), it's a serious case of kidnap of a child and torture of a child causing serious grieviouus bodily and emotional harm, in fact crimes against humanity.

But the senior military man has ignored all of this and thrown morals and respect for proper application of the law to the wind, and no doubt for some extra spending money in his pocket.

So how come senior military, and police, regularly and quickly take this route. The answer is simple:

- Corruption

- Buying promotions

- Nepotism

All of which means that people with little intelligence, little knowledge, zero capability, no morals or values, no respect for human rights can easily get to positions of power and high power and readily use the power for personal gain rather than for actions obviously assocaited with protecting the sovereignty of Thailand, and protection the people of Thailand, and have no hesitation to take actions as seen in this case.

Until all of these factors are reduced massively none of this will change.

The current and previous governments have given small lip service to this subject but in reality done nothing to gain change.

The ball is firmly in the court of the younger generations to eventually stand up and say enough. And I believe the time will come when they do stand up, but unfortunately it's not tomorrow. There is always a catalyst which brings change and sometimes the catalyst is a factor not immediately associated.

I suggest the day will come when Thais in large numbers will start to realize that the general population (the majority of the population) in many surrounding countries have a pretty good quality of life through their own productivity, brought about by good policies. Rather than 80% of the wealth of the country in the hands of a few, and with a large percentage of Thais close to or under the survival line.

This, I believe, is when Thais in large numbers will start seriously demanding change and with coherent logic, and eventually win change and bring a much better spread of opportunity and wealth for all, gain respect for and equal application of the law, and make gains in terms of a fair and civil society. But it's not it's not tomorrow.

Edited February 21, 2013 by scorecard

[easton]

Simple solution really. Just have the judge that granted their bail stand trail in their place.

[arthurboy]

A doctor at Rama hospital in BKK has said Nong Air, the girl tortured by the Thai couple, will require 2 years of continuous treatment with many operations. Her treatment should begin next week.

The husband and wife couple responsible for her injuries are thought to be hiding out in Cambodia.

Dr Totsaphorn Serirak, official spokesman for the office of the Prime Minister met with officials at Rama hospital this morning. He said he'd been in talks with Miss Anutama Amornwiwat, secretary for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and it's been decided that the government and Rama Hospital will take care and responsibility for the cost of all treatment for the girl.

The most urgent treatment is to remove fascia and scar tissue in her left armpit which prevents her from extending her arm.

The girl's mental health seems to have improved somewhat with her smiling more and taking part in a few play activities.

Rama plastic surgeon Dr Arti Khreuawit said the most serious injury is on her left side in the region of her shoulder, armpit, elbow and chest, preventing her from extending her arm. This was the most pressing surgery.

There were also bad injuries on her neck, back and thighs and he was of the opinion that she could still contact an infection through her injuries and die. Skin grafts will be required [although it's hard to see from where since there was so much skin damage.] Several operations will be necessary requiring at least 3-4 hours each with long periods of closely monitored convalescence. In all, 6 months to 2 years may be required. She will require surgeons and psychologists and the hospital will do all they can for her.

In a short statement, Nong air said she was happy and confident the doctors could treat her. She also expressed a wish to go to school since it doesn't appear she can read and write. Arrangements are being made by Mr Tanawat Sathit, the manager at the children's home where she's staying, for some sort of tutoring to take place.

Apparently 400,000 Baht's been donated so far from amongst others, Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Burmese government and members of the public.

Police also added cryptically at the end of the article that they'd sent undercover officers in search of the missing Thai couple and they anticipate they can't remain out of Thailand for long and will have to return soon. They expect good news on this front in 2-3 days…

Let’s hope all these promises are honoured and bear fruition.

http://www.thairath....t/region/327850 (20/02/13; 14:47pm)

At last there seems to be some action, but it's a wait and see right now. Let's hope the promises are all kept and help this little girl to regain something close to normal life, and some education.

Another worrying / dsigraceful aspect of this case is the report that a senior Thai military officer has helped the accused couple to escape, possibly into Cambodia.

In any country surely one would expect that senior military, and police, officers are examples of high ethics and high morals, and espouse respect for the law and espouse proper and equal application of the law, etc., no matter where the gavel falls.

This case has no grey areas (e.g. claims of finding them and court process being politicallly motivated), it's a serious case of kidnap of a child and torture of a child causing serious grieviouus bodily and emotional harm, in fact crimes against humanity.

But the senior military man has ignored all of this and thrown morals and respect for proper application of the law to the wind, and no doubt for some extra spending money in his pocket.

So how come senior military, and police, regularly and quickly take this route. The answer is simple:

- Corruption

- Buying promotions

- Nepotism

All of which means that people with little intelligence, little knowledge, zero capability, no morals or values, no respect for human rights can easily get to positions of power and high power and readily use the power for personal gain rather than for actions obviously assocaited with protecting the sovereignty of Thailand, and protection the people of Thailand, and have no hesitation to take actions as seen in this case.

Until all of these factors are reduced massively none of this will change.

The current and previous governments have given small lip service to this subject but in reality done nothing to gain change.

The ball is firmly in the court of the younger generations to eventually stand up and say enough. And I believe the time will come when they do stand up, but unfortunately it's not tomorrow. There is always a catalyst which brings change and sometimes the catalyst is a factor not immediately associated.

I suggest the day will come when Thais in large numbers will start to realize that the general population (the majority of the population) in many surrounding countries have a pretty good quality of life through their own productivity, brought about by good policies. Rather than 80% of the wealth of the country in the hands of a few, and with a large percentage of Thais close to or under the survival line.

This, I believe, is when Thais in large numbers will start seriously demanding change and with coherent logic, and eventually win change and bring a much better spread of opportunity and wealth for all, gain respect for and equal application of the law, and make gains in terms of a fair and civil society. But it's not it's not tomorrow.

Thank you for your posts.

Edited February 25, 2013 by arthurboy

[EyesWideOpen]

A doctor at Rama hospital in BKK has said Nong Air, the girl tortured by the Thai couple, will require 2 years of continuous treatment with many operations. Her treatment should begin next week.

The husband and wife couple responsible for her injuries are thought to be hiding out in Cambodia.

Dr Totsaphorn Serirak, official spokesman for the office of the Prime Minister met with officials at Rama hospital this morning. He said he'd been in talks with Miss Anutama Amornwiwat, secretary for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and it's been decided that the government and Rama Hospital will take care and responsibility for the cost of all treatment for the girl.

The most urgent treatment is to remove fascia and scar tissue in her left armpit which prevents her from extending her arm.

The girl's mental health seems to have improved somewhat with her smiling more and taking part in a few play activities.

Rama plastic surgeon Dr Arti Khreuawit said the most serious injury is on her left side in the region of her shoulder, armpit, elbow and chest, preventing her from extending her arm. This was the most pressing surgery.

There were also bad injuries on her neck, back and thighs and he was of the opinion that she could still contact an infection through her injuries and die. Skin grafts will be required [although it's hard to see from where since there was so much skin damage.] Several operations will be necessary requiring at least 3-4 hours each with long periods of closely monitored convalescence. In all, 6 months to 2 years may be required. She will require surgeons and psychologists and the hospital will do all they can for her.

In a short statement, Nong air said she was happy and confident the doctors could treat her. She also expressed a wish to go to school since it doesn't appear she can read and write. Arrangements are being made by Mr Tanawat Sathit, the manager at the children's home where she's staying, for some sort of tutoring to take place.

Apparently 400,000 Baht's been donated so far from amongst others, Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Burmese government and members of the public.

Police also added cryptically at the end of the article that they'd sent undercover officers in search of the missing Thai couple and they anticipate they can't remain out of Thailand for long and will have to return soon. They expect good news on this front in 2-3 days…

Let’s hope all these promises are honoured and bear fruition.

http://www.thairath....t/region/327850 (20/02/13; 14:47pm)

At last there seems to be some action, but it's a wait and see right now. Let's hope the promises are all kept and help this little girl to regain something close to normal life, and some education.

Another worrying / dsigraceful aspect of this case is the report that a senior Thai military officer has helped the accused couple to escape, possibly into Cambodia.

In any country surely one would expect that senior military, and police, officers are examples of high ethics and high morals, and espouse respect for the law and espouse proper and equal application of the law, etc., no matter where the gavel falls.

This case has no grey areas (e.g. claims of finding them and court process being politicallly motivated), it's a serious case of kidnap of a child and torture of a child causing serious grieviouus bodily and emotional harm, in fact crimes against humanity.

But the senior military man has ignored all of this and thrown morals and respect for proper application of the law to the wind, and no doubt for some extra spending money in his pocket.

So how come senior military, and police, regularly and quickly take this route. The answer is simple:

- Corruption

- Buying promotions

- Nepotism

All of which means that people with little intelligence, little knowledge, zero capability, no morals or values, no respect for human rights can easily get to positions of power and high power and readily use the power for personal gain rather than for actions obviously assocaited with protecting the sovereignty of Thailand, and protection the people of Thailand, and have no hesitation to take actions as seen in this case.

Until all of these factors are reduced massively none of this will change.

The current and previous governments have given small lip service to this subject but in reality done nothing to gain change.

The ball is firmly in the court of the younger generations to eventually stand up and say enough. And I believe the time will come when they do stand up, but unfortunately it's not tomorrow. There is always a catalyst which brings change and sometimes the catalyst is a factor not immediately associated.

I suggest the day will come when Thais in large numbers will start to realize that the general population (the majority of the population) in many surrounding countries have a pretty good quality of life through their own productivity, brought about by good policies. Rather than 80% of the wealth of the country in the hands of a few, and with a large percentage of Thais close to or under the survival line.

This, I believe, is when Thais in large numbers will start seriously demanding change and with coherent logic, and eventually win change and bring a much better spread of opportunity and wealth for all, gain respect for and equal application of the law, and make gains in terms of a fair and civil society. But it's not it's not tomorrow.

Thank you for your posts.

Yes an excellent post. Should Thailand actually wish to effect change, the model should be how Singapore reshaped itself and wiped out corruption in a few short years.

[jackspratt]

Should Thailand actually wish to effect change, the model should be how Singapore reshaped itself and wiped out corruption in a few short years

Hopefully, not!

[Pimay1]

A doctor at Rama hospital in BKK has said Nong Air, the girl tortured by the Thai couple, will require 2 years of continuous treatment with many operations. Her treatment should begin next week.

The husband and wife couple responsible for her injuries are thought to be hiding out in Cambodia.

Dr Totsaphorn Serirak, official spokesman for the office of the Prime Minister met with officials at Rama hospital this morning. He said he'd been in talks with Miss Anutama Amornwiwat, secretary for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and it's been decided that the government and Rama Hospital will take care and responsibility for the cost of all treatment for the girl.

The most urgent treatment is to remove fascia and scar tissue in her left armpit which prevents her from extending her arm.

The girl's mental health seems to have improved somewhat with her smiling more and taking part in a few play activities.

Rama plastic surgeon Dr Arti Khreuawit said the most serious injury is on her left side in the region of her shoulder, armpit, elbow and chest, preventing her from extending her arm. This was the most pressing surgery.

There were also bad injuries on her neck, back and thighs and he was of the opinion that she could still contact an infection through her injuries and die. Skin grafts will be required [although it's hard to see from where since there was so much skin damage.] Several operations will be necessary requiring at least 3-4 hours each with long periods of closely monitored convalescence. In all, 6 months to 2 years may be required. She will require surgeons and psychologists and the hospital will do all they can for her.

In a short statement, Nong air said she was happy and confident the doctors could treat her. She also expressed a wish to go to school since it doesn't appear she can read and write. Arrangements are being made by Mr Tanawat Sathit, the manager at the children's home where she's staying, for some sort of tutoring to take place.

Apparently 400,000 Baht's been donated so far from amongst others, Thailand’s Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Burmese government and members of the public.

Police also added cryptically at the end of the article that they'd sent undercover officers in search of the missing Thai couple and they anticipate they can't remain out of Thailand for long and will have to return soon. They expect good news on this front in 2-3 days…

Let’s hope all these promises are honoured and bear fruition.

http://www.thairath....t/region/327850 (20/02/13; 14:47pm)

At last there seems to be some action, but it's a wait and see right now. Let's hope the promises are all kept and help this little girl to regain something close to normal life, and some education.

Another worrying / dsigraceful aspect of this case is the report that a senior Thai military officer has helped the accused couple to escape, possibly into Cambodia.

In any country surely one would expect that senior military, and police, officers are examples of high ethics and high morals, and espouse respect for the law and espouse proper and equal application of the law, etc., no matter where the gavel falls.

This case has no grey areas (e.g. claims of finding them and court process being politicallly motivated), it's a serious case of kidnap of a child and torture of a child causing serious grieviouus bodily and emotional harm, in fact crimes against humanity.

But the senior military man has ignored all of this and thrown morals and respect for proper application of the law to the wind, and no doubt for some extra spending money in his pocket.

So how come senior military, and police, regularly and quickly take this route. The answer is simple:

- Corruption

- Buying promotions

- Nepotism

All of which means that people with little intelligence, little knowledge, zero capability, no morals or values, no respect for human rights can easily get to positions of power and high power and readily use the power for personal gain rather than for actions obviously assocaited with protecting the sovereignty of Thailand, and protection the people of Thailand, and have no hesitation to take actions as seen in this case.

Until all of these factors are reduced massively none of this will change.

The current and previous governments have given small lip service to this subject but in reality done nothing to gain change.

The ball is firmly in the court of the younger generations to eventually stand up and say enough. And I believe the time will come when they do stand up, but unfortunately it's not tomorrow. There is always a catalyst which brings change and sometimes the catalyst is a factor not immediately associated.

I suggest the day will come when Thais in large numbers will start to realize that the general population (the majority of the population) in many surrounding countries have a pretty good quality of life through their own productivity, brought about by good policies. Rather than 80% of the wealth of the country in the hands of a few, and with a large percentage of Thais close to or under the survival line.

This, I believe, is when Thais in large numbers will start seriously demanding change and with coherent logic, and eventually win change and bring a much better spread of opportunity and wealth for all, gain respect for and equal application of the law, and make gains in terms of a fair and civil society. But it's not it's not tomorrow.

Thank you for your posts.

Yes an excellent post. Should Thailand actually wish to effect change, the model should be how Singapore reshaped itself and wiped out corruption in a few short years.

There is little corruption in business practices at Singapore but there is rampant political corruption. The Lee family have total control of the government, Straight Times newspaper, police, judges all the way to the supreme court. When election time comes around the PAP (people's action party) will sue the opponents on some trumped up charge and bankrupt them, and normally a jail sentence follows. It is a total farce. The Singaporean people are totally afraid to speak out against the government and rightly so. There are many plain clothes cops milling around with the population every day. I would certainly not want to see this happen here.

[transam]

One must hope the perbs sentence is spent 6 feet under.

[EyesWideOpen]

Should Thailand actually wish to effect change, the model should be how Singapore reshaped itself and wiped out corruption in a few short years

Hopefully, not!

Hahaha well spoke !!! How about the fun of Thailand with a bit less corruption ?? :-) If a government employee, ie a military officer, helped this couple escape, that simply adds one more nauseating aspect of this mess.

[Thai at Heart]

A doctor at Rama hospital in BKK has said Nong Air, the girl tortured by the Thai couple, will require 2 years of continuous treatment with many operations. Her treatment should begin next week.

The husband and wife couple responsible for her injuries are thought to be hiding out in Cambodia.

Dr Totsaphorn Serirak, official spokesman for the office of the Prime Minister met with officials at Rama hospital this morning. He said he'd been in talks with Miss Anutama Amornwiwat, secretary for the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and it's been decided that the government and Rama Hospital will take care and responsibility for the cost of all treatment for the girl.

The most urgent treatment is to remove fascia and scar tissue in her left armpit which prevents her from extending her arm.

The girl's mental health seems to have improved somewhat with her smiling more and taking part in a few play activities.

Rama plastic surgeon Dr Arti Khreuawit said the most serious injury is on her left side in the region of her shoulder, armpit, elbow and chest, preventing her from extending her arm. This was the most pressing surgery.

There were also bad injuries on her neck, back and thighs and he was of the opinion that she could still contact an infection through her injuries and die. Skin grafts will be required [although it's hard to see from where since there was so much skin damage.] Several operations will be necessary requiring at least 3-4 hours each with long periods of closely monitored convalescence. In all, 6 months to 2 years may be required. She will require surgeons and psychologists and the hospital will do all they can for her.

In a short statement, Nong air said she was happy and confident the doctors could treat her. She also expressed a wish to go to school since it doesn't appear she can read and write. Arrangements are being made by Mr Tanawat Sathit, the manager at the children's home where she's staying, for some sort of tutoring to take place.

Apparently 400,000 Baht's been donated so far from amongst others, Thailands Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, the Burmese government and members of the public.

Police also added cryptically at the end of the article that they'd sent undercover officers in search of the missing Thai couple and they anticipate they can't remain out of Thailand for long and will have to return soon. They expect good news on this front in 2-3 days

Lets hope all these promises are honoured and bear fruition.

http://www.thairath....t/region/327850 (20/02/13; 14:47pm)

At last there seems to be some action, but it's a wait and see right now. Let's hope the promises are all kept and help this little girl to regain something close to normal life, and some education.

Another worrying / dsigraceful aspect of this case is the report that a senior Thai military officer has helped the accused couple to escape, possibly into Cambodia.

In any country surely one would expect that senior military, and police, officers are examples of high ethics and high morals, and espouse respect for the law and espouse proper and equal application of the law, etc., no matter where the gavel falls.

This case has no grey areas (e.g. claims of finding them and court process being politicallly motivated), it's a serious case of kidnap of a child and torture of a child causing serious grieviouus bodily and emotional harm, in fact crimes against humanity.

But the senior military man has ignored all of this and thrown morals and respect for proper application of the law to the wind, and no doubt for some extra spending money in his pocket.

So how come senior military, and police, regularly and quickly take this route. The answer is simple:

- Corruption

- Buying promotions

- Nepotism

All of which means that people with little intelligence, little knowledge, zero capability, no morals or values, no respect for human rights can easily get to positions of power and high power and readily use the power for personal gain rather than for actions obviously assocaited with protecting the sovereignty of Thailand, and protection the people of Thailand, and have no hesitation to take actions as seen in this case.

Until all of these factors are reduced massively none of this will change.

The current and previous governments have given small lip service to this subject but in reality done nothing to gain change.

The ball is firmly in the court of the younger generations to eventually stand up and say enough. And I believe the time will come when they do stand up, but unfortunately it's not tomorrow. There is always a catalyst which brings change and sometimes the catalyst is a factor not immediately associated.

I suggest the day will come when Thais in large numbers will start to realize that the general population (the majority of the population) in many surrounding countries have a pretty good quality of life through their own productivity, brought about by good policies. Rather than 80% of the wealth of the country in the hands of a few, and with a large percentage of Thais close to or under the survival line.

This, I believe, is when Thais in large numbers will start seriously demanding change and with coherent logic, and eventually win change and bring a much better spread of opportunity and wealth for all, gain respect for and equal application of the law, and make gains in terms of a fair and civil society. But it's not it's not tomorrow.

Thank you for your posts.

problem is, these corrupt buggars, have all the guns

[Sing_Sling]

Should Thailand actually wish to effect change, the model should be how Singapore reshaped itself and wiped out corruption in a few short years

Hopefully, not!

Definitely yes . . . but not to the extent that Singapore did.

I lived/worked there for 5+ years . . . so easy and straightforward = wonderful

[davidstipek]

What has happened here... Have they found the Couple who did this Terrible Thing?

What has happened? Has this just been swept under the Rug and forgotten?

I will on her behalf keep checking here to see if Justice has been served. I have three Daughters, they are all grown now so this "Tukatah" has been mentally Adopted. I will keep Hounding everyone who has links to this Post to keep searching. Why has no-one tried to contact her Parents, to inform them of her "Status"? Is there more to this story that has not been placed "On-Board"???

Little Lady, for you... I hope it get translated for her. There are Decent People out here who care... People who worry about Your... Future. Whichever God you Believe in... Believe me, he does care. He does love you! I believe you are still here with us to bring this ordeal to Light. To get some sort of punishment served. I just hope those who are in a position to waiver this... don't do any more "Damage" then they already have.

Lets request an update on this! This is not a overstatement of the News... This is Journalism being written, no matter how it ws first Posted, if mistakes were made. If there was disrespect shown to her privatecy. I had no connection, but I will Appologise for the ones who did.

"If I had Opened this story, I truely would have been Flattened..." I would have made mistakes in how I tried to Broadcast this to the (Hopefully...) World on what I had found! "Trying to find her some sort of Justice in the only way I would have known .... Jounalisticly...." Not thinking of the repercussions that would have seemed insensitive to this Brave Little Girl!!! But this was not my doing, but for those really Involved I hope everyone out there accepts this Appology in their behalf...

God Bless Us..... Everyone.....

Edited August 11, 2013 by metisdead
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[EyesWideOpen]

Hiding out in Cambodia would get a bit dreary after a while, and not something

that can be easily sustainable over a long period of time. I suspect this couple

is in their house in Thailand right now as I write this. With no follow up by

either the media or the police, all issues like this one become simply a matter

of waiting things out. Unfortunately....

Their home address has been published.

If you lived in the area, probably just a matter stopping by their house, doing

a citizen arrest, and pick up a quick 100,000 baht !! :-)