Police in Aranyaprathet, Sa Kaeo province, were forced to respond to a real emergency while conducting a training exercise on Thursday, 5 March, when a distressed man climbed onto the roof of a local hospital. Officers from Aranyaprathet Police Station were practising an emergency response scenario at the Siammin area when they received a report of a man behaving erratically on the rooftop of Aranyaprathet Hospital. The incident caused alarm among doctors, nurses and patients inside the hospital.
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According to reports, the drill was led by Pol Col Weepong Kongkaew, superintendent of Aranyaprathet Police Station. Patrol officers and investigators had gathered to practise handling situations involving mentally unstable individuals in public areas. The exercise was intended to improve preparedness for potential emergencies in the district.
During the training, officers were alerted that a man had climbed onto the rooftop of Aranyaprathet Hospital and was sitting on the edge of the building. Police immediately abandoned the simulated exercise and rushed to the hospital to respond to the real incident. Upon arrival, they found the man sitting on the edge of the rooftop, appearing exhausted and under significant stress.
Officers carefully assessed the situation before moving in to prevent the man from harming himself. When he looked away they rushed in from behind and restraining him safely. The operation was carried out without injury to the man or to the responding officers.
Police later identified the individual as 34-year-old Siripong, a resident of Aranyaprathet district. Investigators said he had been suffering severe stress related to family problems and had climbed onto the rooftop intending to end his life. Authorities intervened before the situation escalated further.
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Following the rescue, the man was taken to the emergency department of Aranyaprathet Hospital. Medical staff are now assessing his mental health and providing treatment while monitoring him closely. Officials said ensuring his safety and stabilising his condition is the immediate priority.
The incident highlighted the importance of emergency preparedness, as officers were already assembled for a training exercise when the real situation emerged. Their rapid response allowed them to act quickly and prevent a potential tragedy at the hospital.
Daily News reported that authorities said the man will continue receiving medical and psychological care. Police have indicated that further support and follow-up will be arranged to address the personal issues that led to the incident.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now Dailynews 7 Mar 2026