Gun firing Phuket policeman treated for mental health issues at psychiatric hospital

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Gun firing Phuket policeman treated for mental health issues at psychiatric hospital

Shela Riva

 

Police attend the scene of the incident on October 27. Photo: Thalang Police

 

PHUKET: L/Cpl Ruangrit Jaritgam of the Phuket City Police, who was charged on multiple counts after he fired his gun at a petrol station injuring another man late last month, is currently being treated for mental health issues in Suansaranrom Psychiatric Hospital in Surat Thani, Deputy Chief of the Thalang Police Lt Col Anukul Nuket has confirmed.

 

Speaking to The Phuket News today (Nov 15), Lt Col Anukul said, “ L/Cpl Ruangrit was on his way to be treated for mental health issues on the day of the incident. He paid B50,000 bail for the charges against him and then continued on his way to be treated in Surat Thani with his mother.”

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/gun-firing-phuket-policeman-treated-for-mental-health-issues-at-psychiatric-hospital-64708.php

 

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[LivinginKata]

Nothing is going to happen here  ... I just hope they took his gun away ?

 

“The investigation is still ongoing. The suspect’s diagnosis from the Suansaranrom Psychiatric Hospital will form part of the evidence in the case, so it will be a while before the investigation is closed, possibly a few months,” he added.

[Hayduke]

How progressive. In the past it seemed only card-carrying HiSo’s could apply for a psychiatric exemption from criminal prosecution.

 

[Moti24]

"L/Cpl Ruangrit was on his way to be treated for mental health issues on the day of the incident."

 

Yet, he was allowed to still carry a gun!  The Chief has stooped to a new low of incompetence on this one, and should be moved to an inactive post very soon.  Then promote L/Cpl Jaritgam to Chief; he should fit-in quite nicely.