One of the new test shopping centre locations for the new Waer Areuw program
The Thai government is introducing a new method of cracking down on home-made criminals.
In
a reversal of its former policy “Good guys in, bad guys in”, the
government’s criminal enhancement department is phasing in the new laws
that will require Thai to report their location every time they stay
overnight in a different location.
Spokesperson
Phaec Than says the new policy will be called the TM30T, alluding to
the highly successful TM30 form that has rid the Kingdom of foreigners.
“99% of crime in Thailand is by Thais so we believe that keeping a track of our population is vital,” says Phaec.
The
new TM30T form will require Thais to report to the new Waer Areuw shops
that will be set up in each province and some shopping centres. Locals
will be required to report in their location within 24 hours if they
have moved from their registered address. Workers, who travel more than
one kilometre to work, and stay overnight, will be required to report
their new location within 24 hours. And then on return.
Along with the new Waer Areuw reporting locations, there will also be
a new App so people can conveniently report their new location.
“The App is safe and convenient and will be able to scan and send the 96 pages of documentation for your 24 hour reporting.”
“If
you are staying with a foreigner, they will have to lodge the paperwork
for you. We don’t think this should take any longer than 2-3 hours.”
Minister
for criminal enhancement, Thelmee Ware Uah, says that if the new TM30T
reporting is successful in reducing crime they may take the next step
and issue all Thais with a convenient electronic ankle bracelet so the
government can track their whereabouts, 24/7.
“We have seen some
of these new wearable electronic ankle monitors. They come in a range of
colours and styles and have a selection of matching handbags and
umbrellas to turn ‘big brother surveillance’ into day-to-day fashion.”
The new TM30T form is a complete fabrication invented by The Thaiger.
