rooster59 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Embarrassing! Electronic Monitoring bracelets can be removed by soap Image: Daily News Thai officials were left red faced yesterday when it was discovered that the much vaunted EM (Electronic Monitoring) devices for drink drivers and other criminals could simple be removed with soap or a bit of washing up liquid. Justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin was left with egg on his face after witnessing a test on an underling that showed the bracelet could easily be taken off. All the removal did was create a signal to the monitoring center that it had been tampered with. It could easily be reattached after. There was better news if the device was placed on the ankle - it could be removed but it would need to be broken creating a signal to that affect to alert the authorities to take action. The EM device is used to make sure wearers keep to a 10 pm curfew and don't do things like drive vehicles or tamper with witnesses in various cases. The devices are supposed to be immovable and Somsak was at the probation department yesterday to prove that they were OK. Now he has set a two week deadline to investigate the specifications of the device and the supplier. Thaivisa notes that the procurement of several expensive devices for security personnel have created problems in recent years. A bomb detection device that cost a huge amount of money was shown to be a fake. Source: Daily News -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-08-11 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 KY does the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 minute ago, ChipButty said: KY does the trick You talking from personal experience????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 I've always maintained that "lubrication" is the key to happiness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, rooster59 said: Justice minister Somsak Thepsuthin was left with egg on his face after witnessing a test on an underling that showed the bracelet could easily be taken off. "You weren't supposed to test that, idiots!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Thailand 4.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Comforting to know they are removable for when it becomes compulsory for all long stay aliens to wear them in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, ChipButty said: KY does the trick For all the good it does, you might as well stick it up yer <deleted> ! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 In the end everything worked out as the greedy cival servants got their cut....now waiting another hand out with plan B...Thailand where failure is rewarded.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, neeray said: I've always maintained that "lubrication" is the key to happiness. I suppose at your age, you will take it any way that you can get it! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seeyoujimmy Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 25 minutes ago, thequietman said: For all the good it does, you might as well stick it up yer a r s e ! ???? That is what the KY is for???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: Thaivisa notes that the procurement of several expensive devices for security personnel have created problems in recent years. A bomb detection device that cost a huge amount of money was shown to be a fake. What! I think not, such an error would never be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puchaiyank Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 That's great news for expats wishing to stay here long term... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatfreak Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Damn here goes our only hope to avoid the TM30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Bowman Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 1 hour ago, rooster59 said: There was better news if the device was placed on the ankle - it could be removed but it would need to be broken creating a signal to that affect to alert the authorities to take action. I thought they were called ankle bracelets for a reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Stick your foot in a bucket of ice Im told that works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 hours ago, rooster59 said: it could be removed but it would need to be broken creating a signal to that affect to alert the authorities to take action. "What that beeping sound from computer?" "Not sure. Maybe I lose at poker." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 hours ago, thequietman said: I suppose at your age, you will take it any way that you can get it! ???? Nice shot. But afraid i’m just not that desperate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweatalot Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 easy remedy: make it a tight collar, it works for dogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ujayujay Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 ...remove it and put it to one of your Dogs Legs......???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 A different perspective (August 7, 2019): https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/ministry-probes-rented-electronic-monitoring-ankle-bracelets-from-china The Thai Justice Ministry is investigating the electronic monitoring ankle bracelets rented by the Department of Probation from a Chinese company. A Thai company has complained that the device can be removed by the offenders wearing them without the department being alerted. Thai PBS reports that the complaint was filed by Aekkaphol Kongphutorn, representative of Fort Corporation, one of the bidders for a contract to rent EM ankle bracelets to the Department of Probation. The complaint has already been received by Justice Department officials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thequietman Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 2 hours ago, neeray said: Nice shot. But afraid i’m just not that desperate. Don't knock it till you try it. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 And who´s the clowns now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 So much for the cunning TM555 plan. 95% of the parolees would locate to the nearest soapy massage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJRS1301 Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Ruin the line of the silk socks if worn on ankle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin case Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 ankle bracelets for foot amputees ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcnx Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 This is the same device all of you foreigners will be wearing soon so take notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigand Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 Quote ... after witnessing a test on an underling that showed the bracelet could easily be taken off. Got to love the terminology that they use in these reports like this as if it's a slave in some evil monster's fiefdom. Maybe next time they'll use peon or minion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 7 hours ago, rooster59 said: Thaivisa notes that the procurement of several expensive devices for security personnel have created problems in recent years. A bomb detection device that cost a huge amount of money was shown to be a fake. The R&D involved in altering a novelty golf ball finder to become the GT200 bomb detector must have taken many, many days - well, both days anyway (including the time on the golf course). source: https://explosivedetectorfrauds.blogspot.com/2013/11/some-more-good-news.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted August 11, 2019 Share Posted August 11, 2019 8 hours ago, PatOngo said: Comforting to know they are removable for when it becomes compulsory for all long stay aliens to wear them in the future! Don't give em ideas for gawd's sake, though I'm sure that has been mooted. Regards crims, just bung the thing around their neck. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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