Locals in Yala province believe that thorough examination of the GT-200 bomb scanners could mark the beginning of more transparency in the procurement of equipment used in the restive South.
The human rights subcommittee for southern Thailand has revealed that locals in the deep South are aware of the controversy surrounding the GT-200 bomb detectors.
They are reportedly afraid that government officials are using substandard equipment in dealing with unrest in the southernmost provinces.
News reports suggesting that various shipments of the detectors were purchased at a different price are adding to local sentiment of distrust towards state officials.
Meanwhile, the Pattani governor and other local officials visited Abdul Salam Wama, a five-year-old boy injured in a shooting that killed his mother, father and brother on January 31.
Government officials gave the boy a doll and 10,000-baht cash in an effort to relieve his grief. Other forms of aid will also be provided.
Doctors said that Abdul Salam and his relatives are traumatized by the brutal crime and will need a considerable amount of time to heal physically and emotionally.
From: Thai Asean News Network
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