Bored in Bangkok? Why not go watch a corpse get cut open?
In a truly odd effort to celebrate its 60th anniversary, Thailand’s Institute of Forensic Medicine has invited the public to watch its autopsies.
Why?
As most of us are well aware forensic scientists typically work on dead bodies in a silent room, far far away from the rest us.While we may hear about the results of forensic examinations in news reports, most of us have little knowledge of the lengthy and brutal processes that takes place in that room.
Supichai Limsiwawongse, a forensic expert at the institute, said his team wanted to change this and allow people in to watch their work.
“We want to tell people what we are doing,” he said.
Members of the public interested in observing the institute’s work can get in contact with the institute and their requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis, the Bangkok Post reported.
“I’ve examined so many dead bodies that I no longer feel surprised at the outcomes,” Supichai said. “I’m aware this is a thankless job but I’m proud of being part of the country’s justice process.”
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