An assistant National Police chief has defended police decision to arrest a Hong Kong photojournalist for carrying a bulletproof vest, an event that inspired headlines worldwide, reports The Nation.
Thai Police. Image Credit: Christophe (Flickr)
Thai Law Forum yesterday ran the story of Anthony Kwan Hok-chun, 29, of Initium Media, who was in Bangkok to cover the recent bombing at Erawan Shrine. He was detained on Sunday at Suvarnabhuni airport where he planned to take a flight back to Hong Kong. He claims he had no idea that body armor was considered a weapon under the Arms Control Act.
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Despite international shock, Pol Lt Gen Prawut Thavornsiri defends the decision. He said:
“The bulletproof vest of the Hong Kong photographer was made of a controlled material, which is illegal”
Foreign Minister Don Pramudwinai said:
“This case should be a lesson for everyone to be more careful and learn about other countries’ rules, rather than doing things based on one’s assumption of what is right or wrong.”
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