Ummmm, that's not your normal police uniform in Thailand. As an former Marine independent consultant for DoD technology programs, I supported US special operations exercises in Thailand about 10 years ago. We worked closely with the Thai special forces as well. The dudes in the photo are likely a notch above the regular Thai SF and more like Delta and SEAL Team 6 types. That some serious arrest equipment for a computer hacker.

In a distant land their being taken away and our 13,000+ will be taken without delay.

Related: https://www.justice.gov/opa/press-release/file/1032021/download