Jonathan Fairfield Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Soldier fights for life after being attacked by seniors By The Nation File photo: Khacha Chapa A conscript remains in a critical condition 20 days after being beaten up inside a military camp by his senior colleagues. Doctors at the Ananda Mahidol Hospital in Lop Buri province said on Monday that Private Khacha Chapa, 22, still had a lung infection, a swollen brain and a blood infection that had worsened. Khacha suffered the potentially fatal beating on August 21 at the 31st Infantry Regiment (King’s Guard), where he worked. Three soldiers at the camp have confessed to beating him up and apologised to his family. Police have charged all three with attempted murder and they are being detained at a military prison. Khacha’s young daughter and 72-year-old mother Rungruedee Sihawong have been camping out in front of the hospital’s critical care unit to pray for his recovery. “We are praying for a miracle,” Rungruedee said. Asked about financial help from the Royal Thai Army, Rungruedee said she was told he would get about Bt30,000 compensation as basic help. “But to date, we have not yet received the compensation,” she said. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30354137 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-09-10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post YetAnother Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 7 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Asked about financial help from the Royal Thai Army, Rungruedee said she was told he would get about Bt30,000 compensation as basic help. “But to date, we have not yet received the compensation,” she said. predictable; how magnanimous of the army; they are saying his life is worth 30,000, maybe 16 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post from the home of CC Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 At least it wasn't covered up as in previous cases. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StayinThailand2much Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Soldier fights for life after being attacked by seniors Great army. Edited September 10, 2018 by StayinThailand2much 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rhys Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 Just sad...All the best to the family. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lungstib Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 11 minutes ago, from the home of CC said: At least it wasn't covered up as in previous cases. I have a feeling the injuries were awful enough a cover-up wasn't possible in this case. But there is still the possibility this was ordered and carried out with the knowledge of officers who will not come forward. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TallGuyJohninBKK Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 Was there any explanation in any of the prior news reports on WHY the attackers felt the need to beat on this kid? They did it on their own, or they were ordered to? He didn't run up the hill fast enough? Didn't make his bed smartly enough to bounce a coin off it? What grave military offense did he commit to warrant nearly getting killed by his fellow soldiers? 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Darcula Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 36 minutes ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Three soldiers at the camp have confessed to beating him up and apologised to his family. There's still the matter of 500 baht each pending. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dmaxdan Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 Are there no official military police connected to the Thai armed forces? And if not why not? MPs normally being significantly tougher than regular police. Court martial and an extended stay in the brig would seem an appropriate punishment for the perpetrators. Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anon537687643 Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 Brave soldiers ! I wonder what they’re like fighting soldiers from another country ! Ah I think we read history on that one !Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect 9 1 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 only three on one? must be elite Thai special forces. 18 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 "A Few Good Men" comes in mind.. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cadbury Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 The buck stops with the self appointed man at the top who controls the military. He maintains his silence while his subordinates beat the crap out of some poor innocent soldier. It is only going to get worse. Thailand is morally down the drain. 21 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sir Dude Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 Again...sadly. When will the Thai army realize that the torture of conscripts by in-house fascists unacceptable? Time to clean your own house before lecturing everyone on how it should be...pfft. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post baboon Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 37 minutes ago, Cadbury said: The buck stops with the self appointed man at the top who controls the military. He maintains his silence while his subordinates beat the crap out of some poor innocent soldier. It is only going to get worse. Thailand is morally down the drain. Well yes. Here we are again and still waiting for the malfeasance charges for allowing this to happen (YET AGAIN) on his watch to be filed against the appropriate minister... 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzaa09 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Good Thai Buddhist soldiers...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaltsc Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 (edited) "Asked about financial help from the Royal Thai Army, Rungruedee said she was told he would get about Bt30,000 compensation as basic help. “But to date, we have not yet received the compensation,” she said." What a cheap liar. If I knew I wasn't going to pay her anything, I would have promised her 1.000,000 baht. Edited September 10, 2018 by jaltsc 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 1 hour ago, NCC1701A said: only three on one? must be elite Thai special forces. now that's funny. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wotsdermatter Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 Will those who attacked and beat the soldier receive more "fake" medals to wear with the others that everybody is issued. One day, while returning to Buripar University, the bus stopped to at the Thai Naval base and two young males in naval uniform got on. Both wore identical medal ribbons except they were worn differently - upside down to each other. I was in the Royal Navy and never was provided with any such ornaments. They, as most people on ThaiVisa are aware, had to be earned, and I do not refer to being given because we scored high at the rifle range, etc. 'nuf sed 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Dogs, no, that would be unfair to dogs. Put the hazing pieces of garbage in the worst Thai prison and leave them there with no money for as long as they are alive. the poor young kid, who was conscripted, probably had no idea how to cope with things, was afraid and alone from day 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thechook Posted September 10, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2018 So many of these stories over the years and nothing has changed. Poor kids conscripted against their will and beaten to death 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaonoister Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 13 hours ago, from the home of CC said: At least it wasn't covered up as in previous cases. Not yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie61 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 11 hours ago, baboon said: Well yes. Here we are again and still waiting for the malfeasance charges for allowing this to happen (YET AGAIN) on his watch to be filed against the appropriate minister... Watch this space, erm, chronograph this space...... erm, use a Richard Mille chronograph or maybe a Patek Philippe chronograph, or maybe a Rolex Daytona..I wonder who in the military would have the equipment for that.....? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 12 hours ago, kotsak said: "A Few Good Men" comes in mind.. Code Red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miamiman123 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 This behavior by other soldiers is totally unacceptable and they need to be punished for attempted murder in a court system. Military justice needs to be done and they are made to pay as an example for others. Come on government officials do your job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 13 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said: Bt30,000 compensation as basic help That's a major relief for the family indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleverman Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 11 hours ago, Lungstib said: I have a feeling the injuries were awful enough a cover-up wasn't possible in this case. But there is still the possibility this was ordered and carried out with the knowledge of officers who will not come forward. "Possibility", for heavens sake man, get a life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms22 Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 Typical Thai male stuff. Several against one. So brave! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken George Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 This is what awaits conscrips here? Conscription should end! But they induct them so seniors as in higher ranks have a so called job. Its a military state. Has been for generations. How much more is covered up? I've seen the videos of others having to stand there and take a beating.. Cowards. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I feel like another just normal day, and nothing happened in Thailand. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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