webfact Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Electronic ankle bracelets to be tried from March 1 By Photo and story by Rachanon Intharaksa The Nation The Thai Court of Justice on Tuesday unveiled Electronic Monitoring (EM) devices to be attached to the ankles of people released temporarily from custody. A pilot project for use by 23 courts, replacing the bail system, begins on Thursday (March 1). The aim is to prevent suspects jumping bail and the incarceration of people who cannot afford to post bail. The project addresses issues of social inequity and jail overcrowding. The Court of Justice has established an Electronic Monitoring Centre at Bangkok’s Ratchadapisek Criminal Court. Operating around the clock, it will monitor suspects wearing EM devices and limit their travel range. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/national/30339774 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-02-27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lamyai3 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Reading the headline, I thought for a moment they'd decided to resurrect the Mistress of TATs plan to electronically tag all the tourists... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 1 hour ago, webfact said: "Operating around the clock" Surely that would be of interest to the deputy PM, as a fashion accessory to go with his watch collection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Way to go, Thailand! Welcome to the 21st Century. Of course, most modern and developed countries like the U.S., England, France, Germany, Austria, Australia, just to name a few, have been using these wondrous devices for over 15 - 20 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eligius Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Yes, and if one of these devices were by chance - a chance of once in a blue moon - put on a big-shot 'hi-so' person like Prawit (as if!) - then the device would be found mysteriously to malfunction. 'Oh, what a pity - the machine went wrong - and we don't know where Mr. Hi-So Guy now is. Mai pen rai!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 Will it be on a par with satellite TV here - doesn't work during heavy rain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 56 minutes ago, Just1Voice said: Way to go, Thailand! Welcome to the 21st Century. Of course, most modern and developed countries like the U.S., England, France, Germany, Austria, Australia, just to name a few, have been using these wondrous devices for over 15 - 20 years now. They are being trialed as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, lamyai3 said: Reading the headline, I thought for a moment they'd decided to resurrect the Mistress of TATs plan to electronically tag all the tourists... Ya think it won't happen........................................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumbleweed Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Call me skeptic but... No doubt they'll be a specific colour to match your political persuasion. Any colour you want as long as it's red Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I'm guessing its to keep track of all the transferred policemen and officials ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 19 hours ago, webfact said: "Electronic ankle bracelets to be tried from March 1" They're guilty as charged. (In a fully charged battery sense, of course.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Great idea! In the future no corrupt official will be lost. You know, its a jungle out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 I am quite certain those busy in the bail business will be very unhappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAIBKK Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 6 hours ago, hansnl said: I am quite certain those busy in the bail business will be very unhappy. Thai electronic ankle bracelet removal service soon to be advertising on facebook.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, PAIBKK said: Thai electronic ankle bracelet removal service soon to be advertising on facebook.... I hope it's not a service supplied by those axe ladies near the markets in BKK? Not too sure how good their aim is - you might end up hopping mad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saakura Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 On 27/02/2018 at 4:08 PM, Just1Voice said: Way to go, Thailand! Welcome to the 21st Century. Of course, most modern and developed countries like the U.S., England, France, Germany, Austria, Australia, just to name a few, have been using these wondrous devices for over 15 - 20 years now. But these most modern and developed countries still havent discovered the toilet spray gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIWIBATCH Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 In another article about the same subject 5,000 of these have been purchased by the Thai authorities at a cost of 80 million baht = 16,000b each. The exact same electronic bracelet is advertised on the web by an American company at 190 USD = (around) 5,900b each The American company is offering free shipping anywhere in the world...and no doubt a purchase of 5,000 would reduce the 190 USD listed price considerably...... Oh hang on...I just remembered... this is Thailand...Now where is the number one corruption fighter when you need him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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