<p>The attempt by Pol Lt Col Pannapon Nammuang of Thong Lo Police Station to charge the Yoovidhya family driver Suwes Hom-ubon with the hit-and-run killing of Pol Snr Sgt Maj Wichian Klanprasert is a sad reflection on the nexus of influence and illegality that corrupts what passes for a justice system. <br /> </p>

<p>Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva told police that their priority was to protect the monarchy, while Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban raised Prachatai as an example of a subversive website to be tackled.</p>