Pattaya Police Officer Denied Bail & Faces New Charge After Fatal Shooting

I recall being on a train once where a very drunk off duty police officer was waving his gun about. The guard bravely persuaded him to relax and he fell asleep. One wonders about the vetting process.

I hope he gets the proper punishment and a long jail sentence and not a "monkey" or "brown envelope" deal between the Police !

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I recall being on a train once where a very drunk off duty police officer was waving his gun about. The guard bravely persuaded him to relax and he fell asleep. One wonders about the vetting process.

Seems to be a job for life, regardless of accountability

killing a civilian: 300 baht fine.

insulting a superior officer: 40 years.

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

He has refused to give a statement during questioning but briefly apologised to the victim and the victim’s family, saying the incident happened very quickly.

Is this a new defence tactic? It all happened so quickly, it can't be my fault.

Good. Keep him in jail until he is convicted and, hopefully, given a long prison term.

7 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I recall being on a train once where a very drunk off duty police officer was waving his gun about. The guard bravely persuaded him to relax and he fell asleep. One wonders about the vetting process.

Unfortunately there is no way to determine if someone is an alcoholic unless they've already been convicted of alcohol related crimes. Tragic but true.

3 hours ago, Watawattana said:

Is this a new defence tactic? It all happened so quickly, it can't be my fault.

Well he was likely too drunk to run away,

and the old chestnut of 'the brakes failed' doesn't apply,

so a brand new straw needed grasping,

9 hours ago, jacko45k said:

I recall being on a train once where a very drunk off duty police officer was waving his gun about. The guard bravely persuaded him to relax and he fell asleep. One wonders about the vetting process.

I've heard very often it's more like a bribery process. Occasionally the authorities 'clamp down' on it. Bribery to get a seat in the entrance exams. Bribery to get a pass. Bribery to get promotions. Many families do their best to get someone into the force 'cos it's very handy and they club together.

Look just how fast that copper's family came up with half a million baht. Impressive.

The latest charge seems somewhat superfluous given that he murdered someone. But truth be told it may be the one that gets him in trouble that he can’t get out of.

Most Thais stay away from bad situations for good reason, interfering in an affair involving a guy with a gun is not recommended.