Relatives put ‘killer’ monk’s actions down to mental health

By The Nation

 

 

The relatives of a monk, who was behind a car crash in Roi-Et province on Sunday, said he jumped out of his car to punch the victim because he had “uncontrollable” mental issues.

 

The 39-year-old monk initially crashed his white Honda sedan into a power pole killing passenger Noi Chuenchom, 82, and seriously injuring Onphan Kaew-amphai, 36, before hitting a red Toyota Yaris and driving off.

 

Noticing that the Toyota was following him, the monk then jumped out of his car to punch the other car’s driver. Witnesses said the monk appeared to be drunk. 

 

He was eventually arrested and identified as Ramkit Titma, though tests did not show any alcohol in his blood. 

 

The monk’s relatives then contacted police saying he had a mental condition that made him unable to control his actions.

 

Police will investigate the matter further but have initially charged Ramkit with driving with negligence resulting in death and trying to flee the crime scene. 

 

Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30394173

 

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I would say that all murders have mental health issues.

A (allegedly drunk) monk driving a car, crashing, killing an elderly woman and trying to start road rage would suggest he shouldn't be outside of a hospital or prison cell for a while.

If he can't control his emotions, he shouldn't be driving. Full stop. And as a monk, he's not allowed to.

54 minutes ago, 2long said:

I would say that all murders have mental health issues.

A (allegedly drunk) monk driving a car, crashing, killing an elderly woman and trying to start road rage would suggest he shouldn't be outside of a hospital or prison cell for a while.

"I would say that all murders have mental health issues".

He didn't murder anyone.

 

"A (allegedly drunk) monk driving a car..."

He wasn't drunk neither was he alleged to be drunk by police. 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The monk’s relatives then contacted police saying he had a mental condition that made him unable to control his actions.

that seem to happen a lot overhere ?  something in the water?

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The monk’s relatives then contacted police saying he had a mental condition that made him unable to control his actions.

So who let mentaly unstable "monk" drive a car!? Can't control his actions but its ok to let him drive car!

A post baiting another member has been removed. 

Amazing how they let these people continue to drive Guided missiles; imagine them in charge of Submarines !

5 minutes ago, trainman34014 said:

He's joined a club of around 90% of all Thai's having 'Uncontrollable Mental Issues' !   Amazing how they let people with these conditions continue to drive Guided Missiles; just imagine them in charge of Submarines !

 

RIP those lost and injured.

You joined the club of poster with a lot of B.S.  90% of Thais having mental health issues. I wonder if you have anything to back something that outrageous up. Talk about looking down on people. 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The monk’s relatives then contacted police saying he had a mental condition that made him unable to control his actions.

So, I presume that they informed the monestary about this to prevent him driving ? 

I guess they forgot to buckle up!  Also, I wonder if he was texting on the phone while having a smoke at the time of the accident? Thai Buddhism is very special. 

16 hours ago, webfact said:

The monk’s relatives then contacted police saying he had a mental condition that made him unable to control his actions

Yet relatives allow him to get behind the steering wheel of a car ?

No sympathy...