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The Scales of a Thousand Stars

The Scales of a Thousand Stars

Matichon•General•1d ago

Reader Briefing

Thai authorities launch multiple initiatives focusing on justice reform, public safety, and police welfare.

  • •New investigative system reform targets concrete results by 2026.
  • •Traffic police implement a 'warning before fine' policy until March 2026 for minor offenses.
  • •Police CIB establishes a healthcare center to support officers' physical and mental well-being.
  • •Crackdowns on drug networks and financial crimes continue across various regions.
  • •A heartwarming reunion highlights the use of AI technology in locating a lost elderly person.

Overview

  • •The investigation into 'Yao Ming,' a former Chinese bank manager, is ongoing.
  • •Police launch 'Pitak 3' to reform the entire investigation system, targeting tangible results by 2026.
  • •Police announce a 'warning before fine' policy for traffic violations until March 2026, with exceptions for 'black smoke' emissions.
  • •CIB HEALTH CARE is established to provide physical therapy and holistic care for CIB officers.
  • •The establishment of CIB HEALTH CARE marks the 85th anniversary of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
  • •180 elite Bangkok police officers are trained to enhance effectiveness in combating drug trafficking.
  • •Police are actively searching for 'Uncle,' an elderly man who went missing after visiting Nakhon Ratchasima.
  • •A police commander visits the families of mounted police officers to discuss welfare and provide support.

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Key Quotes

Buddhadhasa Bhikkhu
"When the people elect corrupt representatives, they get corrupt representatives. Corrupt representatives form a parliament, which becomes a corrupt parliament. A corrupt parliament forms a government, which becomes a corrupt government. All officials are corrupt. If everyone is corrupt, how can we live together?"
เมื่อประชาชนเลือกผู้แทนโกง ก็ได้ผู้แทนโกง ผู้แทนโกงทั้งหลายไปประกอบกันเป็นรัฐสภา ก็เป็นรัฐสภาโกง รัฐสภาโกงไปตั้งคณะรัฐบาล ก็เป็นคณะรัฐบาลโกง เจ้าหน้าที่ทุกคนก็เป็นคนโกง โกงกันทั้งบ้านทั้งเมืองแล้วจะอยู่กันได้อย่างไร
Anutin Charnvirakul
"May those with ill intentions towards Thailand be ruined, and may the people be happy and prosperous."
ขอให้คนคิดไม่ดีกับประเทศไทย พังพินาศ ประชาชนมีความสุขร่ำรวย

Key Entities

Person

Buddhadhasa Bhikkhu(ท่านพุทธทาส ภิกขุ)ℹ️
A revered Buddhist monk whose quote on corruption is cited.
Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️
A political figure who sought blessings at the God Tiger Shrine for good fortune, referencing his election success.
Gen. Nirandon Lueamsri(พล.ต.อ.นิรันดร เหลื่อมศรี)
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police responsible for legal affairs, heads the 'Pitak 3' investigation system reform.
Gen. Kittirat Phanpeth(พล.ต.อ.กิตติ์รัฐ พันธุ์เพ็ชร์)
Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, overseeing the CIB HEALTH CARE initiative.
Gen. Korachai Klaikhung(พล.ต.อ.กรไชย คล้ายคลึง)
Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, responsible for administration and a lead organizer of CIB HEALTH CARE.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Somprasong Yenthuam(พล.ต.ท.สมประสงค์ เย็นท้วม)
Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, advocating for transparency in traffic enforcement.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Krittaphol Yeeksar(พล.ต.ท.กฤตธาพล ยี่สาคร)
Commander of Provincial Police Region 5, involved in the pursuit of a fugitive suspect in Myanmar.
Maj. Gen. Sathit Wainon(พล.ต.สาธิต ไวยนนท์)
Commander of the Pha Muang Task Force, cooperating with Myanmar authorities to apprehend a suspect.
Wipak Wongwan(วิภาค วงค์วรรณ์)
A suspect in a shooting incident involving a Chiang Mai police officer.
Pol. Cpl. Apiwat Mala(ส.ต.ต.อภิวัฒน์ มาลา)
A police constable from San Kamphaeng Police Station, Chiang Mai, who was shot by a suspect.
Pol. Col. Suriya Puangsompat(พ.ต.อ.สุริยะ พ่วงสมบัติ)
Superintendent of Investigation Division 3, Bureau of Extradition and Illegal Immigration, leading an operation to arrest a money embezzler.
Yao Ming(เหยาหมิง)
A former bank manager from China wanted for embezzling over 10 million baht from customer accounts.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Jirabhop Puridech(พล.ต.ท.จิรภพ ภูริเดช)
Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), co-founding CIB HEALTH CARE to improve officer well-being.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Nattasak Chaona-sai(พล.ต.ท.ณัฐศักดิ์ เชาวนาศัย)
Commander of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB), collaborating on the establishment of CIB HEALTH CARE.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Teeradech Thamsutee(พล.ต.ต.ธีรเดช ธรรมสุธีร์)
Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, overseeing drug crime investigation training.
Pol. Capt. Jiraphat Khieowsiri(พ.ต.ท.จิรพัฒน์ เขียวศิริ)
Inspector of Tourist Police Division 2 (Korat), leading the search for a missing elderly man.
Thao Suranaree(ย่าโม)ℹ️
A revered historical figure whose shrine was visited by an elderly couple, leading to a temporary separation.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Kritsada Kanchanalongkorn(พล.ต.ท.กฤษฎา กาญจนอลงกรณ์)
Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Police, instructing on community relations and rapid response for patrol units.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Charin Khopatta(พล.ต.ต.ชรินทร์ โกพัฒน์ตา)
Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, emphasizing community policing and intervention tactics.
Pol. Col. Kritchai Pho-a(พ.ต.อ.กฤตชัย โพธิ์อ๊ะ)
Superintendent of the Mounted Police Division, Bureau of Patrol and Special Operations (191), visiting and supporting his officers' families.
Family of Sasipachr Sinsamosorn(ครอบครัว ศศิพัชร สินสโมสร)
The family of a brave 'Female Director' who sacrificed her life to protect students by becoming a hostage.

Organization

EC(กกต.)ℹ️
The Election Commission, awaiting election results.
CI System(ศส.ตร.)
A newly established center for the comprehensive reform of the investigation system.
Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง (CIB))ℹ️
The bureau celebrating its 85th anniversary and launching the CIB HEALTH CARE program.
Royal Thai Police(สำนักงานตำรวจแห่งชาติ)ℹ️
The national police organization implementing new policies and initiatives.
Metropolitan Police Bureau(บช.ก.)ℹ️
The bureau conducting practical training to enhance drug crime investigation and eradication in Bangkok.
Korat Tourist Police Station(สถานีตำรวจท่องเที่ยวโคราช)
The station involved in locating a lost elderly tourist.
MPB S.W.A.T.
The SWAT units of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, intended to be exemplary after an incident highlighting underperformance.
Bureau of Patrol and Special Operations (191)(บก.สปพ.(191))
The bureau overseeing the mounted police and their welfare initiatives.

Place

Phathong Prathanchinphatthanakhiriwat School(โรงเรียนพะตงประธานคีรีวัฒน์)
The school where a hostage situation occurred, resulting in a director's sacrifice.