Unequal justice system favours conflictRights defenders gather at the Royal Thai Police in July last year to demand that the authorities find and arrest the men who assaulted activist Sirawith Seritiwat. After the incident, the police issued their standard statement, promising to conduct an investigation with diligence to ensure justice was served. The news was a disappointment to Mr Sirawith as well as people following the case with interest. Being the front line of the justice system, they often find themselves in the spotlight, having to handle political hot potatoes and fend off public scepticism and criticism. However, the police are just one part of the justice system, which has been increasingly seen in a negative light, particularly after the 2006 coup that reinstalled the military as the supreme power.

Source: Bangkok Post February 21, 2020 23:15 UTC