The Police Minder

Last topic below about institutionalized Thai tourist scams is unsurprisingly divisive and polarizing. If you wish more insider background on the inner workings of the Royal Thai Police, here’s an outstanding BBC documentary about Khunying Porntip Rojanasunan aka Dr. Death.

The not-your-average-forensic-pathologist takes you by the hand and walks you through many recent events that become alive again. And she definitively has an opinion about the police and is not surprised why police hate her.

She better concentrate on dead bodies instead of enjoying the media spectacle around her colorful appearance, says a policeman. They can do without her. She’s closer to the military, says the flamboyant doctor. But will also not follow their command.

True Thai girl power. And a true Thai hero.

You find the documentary podcast here with a longer written online report here. For your convenience listen to the podcast on our server:

[audio:BBC Thailand's Dr. Death.mp3]