Reformation of Thailand’s Criminal Inquiry System, in order to promote justice to the people : Case study of Criminal Inquired by Administrative officials

Abstract

       This research aims to reform the Criminal Inquiry system of Thailand, in order to enhance justice to the people. The research will focus on Criminal Inquiry under the Power of Administrative officials by studying in order to develop the model of Criminal Inquiry under the Power of Administrative officials and examine, in only to obtain the model that can be used to solve the problem of Thailand’s Criminal Inquiry System by collecting and analyzing the data have been separated to 2 phases as follows
       Phase 1 Conduct qualitative research by collecting data from books, researches, law and other related documents both national and international, as well as the data from the internet in issues concerning the system of Criminal Inquiry of Thailand and how the system of Criminal Inquiry in foreign countries work.
       Phase 2 divided into 4 stages. Stage 1: conduct In Depth Interview on experts and specialists, officers who work directly in in Criminal Inquiry System. Stage 2: develop an alternative model. Stage 3: organize focus group with people in relevance career. and Stage 4: submit the proposal for development and reformation.
       From this research, the researcher (author) suggests a proper solution to solve problems concerning criminal inquiry system in Thailand.
       Which is allowing the administrative officials authorities to investigate criminal offenses which the administrative officials are responsible for. Allow public prosecutor the power to inquire unilaterally and in important cases or cases where citizens request justice. The governor as the chief executive officer in the administration of the province will be the one who receive petitions and will be responsible in giving the order to inquire as interdisciplinary team. Which will be consisting of inquiry officials, public prosecutors, and specialists.