Fearful of Bangkok shutdown, DSI evacuates files

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Fearful of PCAD Shutdown, DSI Evacuates Files
By Khaosod English


Anti-government protesters storming the office of Division of Special Investigation, November 2013

BANGKOK: -- The Division of Special Investigation (DSI) has been ordered to evacuate important documents in preparation for the anti-government protesters' "shutdown" of Bangkok on 13 January.

Mr. Thawatchai Thaikeaw, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, said the operation of the Ministry will function normally to facilitate the public′s needs despite the the plan by the People′s Committee for Absolute Democracy With the King As Head of State (PCAD) to stage major rallies across Bangkok and "shutdown" the capital city.

While some officials would be stationed at its headquarters in Government Complex on Chaengwattana Road, others would be working from their homes.

“High-ranking officials, from Director and above, are instructed to come [to work] at the Ministry. However, some officers may be instructed otherwise”, Mr. Thawatchai said, “for those whose job is accessible from home, they are allowed to work outside the Ministry"

The Government Complex is one of PCAD′s targets for the "shutdown". If the protesters decide to prolong their rallies at the Complex, Mr. Thawatchai said, the Ministry will be operating from temporary workplaces outside the Complex.

For now, though, the Ministry is focused on closing cases that are due to expire or cases of urgent matter, according to Mr. Thawatchai.

"If some emergency happens, it won′t affect [the public]", said the Deputy Permanent Secretary, "However,

He added that the Ministry does not forbid its officials from joining PCAD rallies, but encourages them to do so only outside office hours.

It is also reported that the Division of Special Investigation (DSI) had moved important files and other equipment to other places, following the instruction from the Ministry.

Mr. Thawatchai explained that the move was necessary as anti-government protesters have besieged the Division′s headquarters many times. "Now, there is nothing to worry about," he said.

Governmental institutions under the oversight of the Ministry of Justice at Government Complex include the DSI, Right and Liberty Protection Department, Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection, Department of Probation, and Central Institute of Forensic Science.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE9USTFNREV5TWc9PQ==


-- Khaosod English 2014-01-09

[mamypoko]

Thermite?

[ramrod711]

Mr. Thawatchai said, “for those whose job is accessible from home, they are allowed to work outside the Ministry"

I wonder if that includes Tarit, haven't seen him lately. I hope he's working hard compiling a list of those outlaw whistle blowers, wouldn't want him wasting time trying to find out where all the missing rice money went.

[tomross46]

This would be a very good time for crucial evidence to come up missing.

[MegaRanter]

Pile them up next to the gold reserves.

Or just upload them to the cloud.

[Scamper]

Agatha Christie would have no trouble at all piecing this one together - at the age of five. The DSI - known for acting in accordance with wherever the current political winds are blowing - have decided that it is best that files be sequestered so as not to be subject to the possible indignity of public scrutiny. Not that the aforementioned public would be the least surprised by the disclosures.

[RubbaJohnny]

Of course if the wanted to arrest the chaos their are several warrants pending, as an alternative evacuate the viles.

I reckon Caddy -v -thug so brown at Lumpini Muay Thai let em slug out alone ,winner gets a Thai Airways on clear understanding its a one of off pay off f off deal,take all your pals and don't darken our towels again

[Loles]

Very funny this guy in medium of picture. He made a totally incognito and his gloves .... I guess he is already in criminal registration and he was careful

"You never know buddy, today we visit DSI but tomorrow may be the DSI visits us."

Edited January 9, 2014 by Loles

[chainarong]

Like all rabbits the DSI runs when the chips are down , brave now are we DSI, the man you are looking for is looking for U, run rabbit run

[Ulic]

well all the documents that need to be missing can now be missing.

[tezzainoz]

Thaskin says hide all those files that show the truth what the government has ripped off the Thai people in the last 2 years

[rreddin]

Like all rabbits the DSI runs when the chips are down , brave now are we DSI, the man you are looking for is looking for U, run rabbit run

I despair at the cynisism shown by many posters in reponse to prudent measure being taken by government departments to minimise disruption that could be caused in the coming days.

[Soi Sauce]

Like all rabbits the DSI runs when the chips are down , brave now are we DSI, the man you are looking for is looking for U, run rabbit run

I despair at the cynisism shown by many posters in reponse to prudent measure being taken by government departments to minimise disruption that could be caused in the coming days.

And you will despair when what is planned for Thailand happens.

The despair will be the most used word here.

Imagine a Freedom of Information Act for the last 7 years in Thailand.

Tunes would be changed, as would the cost of handbags, watches, private jets, multi-billionaires, and those that support them, when they ain't got enuf money to feed their kids.

Look at history, or maybe read some.

[noitom]

This would be a very good time for crucial evidence to come up missing.

And how!

[JoeThePoster]

Pile them up next to the gold reserves.

Or just upload them to the cloud.

Most of them were probably downloaded from iTunes or PlayStore anyway.

[Trouble]

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I despair at the cynisism shown by many posters in reponse to prudent measure being taken by government departments to minimise disruption that could be caused in the coming days.

I agree completely. Hardly a post on Thai Visa is positive in nature. Sure must be a lot of unhappy people. I guess the government is supposed to just let the demonstrators in to ransack the place.