webfact Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Family demands probe into conscript’s death By The Nation The family of a conscript found hanged last week at a military base in Roi Et province has demanded an investigation into his death, insisting he had no motive to commit suicide. On Monday, lawyer Ronnarong Kaewpetch accompanied family members of the dead man, Pitchawat Wiangnon, 22, to ask Crime Suppression Division chief Suwat Saengnum to get to the bottom of the matter. Pitchawat was found dead at Prasoet Songkram Military Camp on Friday. Pitchawat's family said authorities threatened them when they asked for more information on his death, adding to their suspicion he had not killed himself. Ronnarong said that Pitchawat had escaped from the camp the day before his death before being returned by his family at the request of Army officers. The victim’s mother, Nookrai Bunwiset, 44, said an officer had physically assaulted Pitchawat in previous weeks. She said he had also suffered other incidents of hazing, making him fearful he would not survive in the hostile atmosphere if he returned to the camp. She said her son suffered from tuberculosis and was frail. The family was not permitted to see the body and an initial autopsy reported no internal injuries. Doubting the result, the family asked for a second autopsy, and the body was sent to the Forensic Science Institute in Bangkok. Pitchawat was the second conscript reported dead in mysterious circumstances last week in the Northeast. Sataporn Piadpad was found dead in a punishment cell at the 36th Military Circle in Phetchabun province. As public pressure mounted on Monday, Army chief Narongphan Jitkaewtae vowed that any wrongdoers in either case would face punishment. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30397633 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-11-10 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Thaiwrath Posted November 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2020 4 minutes ago, webfact said: Pitchawat's family said authorities threatened them when they asked for more information on his death, Typical authoritarian stance, <deleted> disgraceful ! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted November 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2020 Vowed that any wrongdoers in either case would face punishment ..alternatively swept under the carpet where there is a whole heap of bodies the same as always ????????Rip 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mark131v Posted November 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2020 This is a classic example of why conscription doesn't work, weak pathetic and trying to punch above their weight with zero success, they now have a large army of fig 11 targets any half decent militia will wipe out in a day... Thailand is not an at risk country with loads of sharks circling, there is not a lot you cannot get anywhere else, it's frankly a bit of a joke.. Their Army/Navy/ Air Force is a joke, they are untested and weak The only reason for conscription is the 2000 retired generals/admirals/air marshals require gardeners, pathetic at best... Awaiting incoming.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post yellowboat Posted November 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2020 Poor family. Taiwan, which faces a real threat unlike Thailand, did a way with forced military participation. Why is it always conscripts? Every time I see a time army uniform, it makes me sick to my stomach. Such cowards. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mr mr Posted November 9, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: The family was not permitted to see the body good grief from a simple human aspect this is just so wrong and disheartening. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RotBenz8888 Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: She said her son suffered from tuberculosis and was frail. So he shouldn't have been there in the first place. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 3 hours ago, webfact said: She said her son suffered from tuberculosis and was frail. So how the hell did he pass the medical before joining the army? 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 the army sure makes every effort to become as despised as the police 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TooBigToFit Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) This is why the young people are protesting too. You've got a government using people as slaves in the form of conscripts. You've got reckless abuse being done to the 'enslaved' people. You've got deaths. And the regime, military, and police are not accountable for their actions to the people. And this happens again and again. We only hear of the deaths. All the power to the young people who want to end these crimes and hypocrisy and bring a government of the people which is responsible for its choices and actions. #JusticeForTheThaiPeople Edited November 10, 2020 by TooBigToFit 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 7 hours ago, webfact said: As public pressure mounted on Monday, Army chief Narongphan Jitkaewtae vowed that any wrongdoers in either case would face punishment. If found.... which is not going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted November 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, colinneil said: So how the hell did he pass the medical before joining the army? You mean the "hand down the shorts & cough bit" ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomauasia Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Another reason Prayut gov needs to go. A real soldier wants to be there. But his to dumb to work that out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 Very disturbing news and a disgrace for the Thai Army!! Pity the water canons cannot be aimed at a few generals! RIP to ALL conscripts who have died whilst serving in military establishments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 5 hours ago, colinneil said: So how the hell did he pass the medical before joining the army? His winning smile may have helped 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traubert Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 7 hours ago, mark131v said: This is a classic example of why conscription doesn't work, weak pathetic and trying to punch above their weight with zero success, they now have a large army of fig 11 targets any half decent militia will wipe out in a day... Thailand is not an at risk country with loads of sharks circling, there is not a lot you cannot get anywhere else, it's frankly a bit of a joke.. Their Army/Navy/ Air Force is a joke, they are untested and weak The only reason for conscription is the 2000 retired generals/admirals/air marshals require gardeners, pathetic at best... Awaiting incoming.... If they are untested, how do you know they're weak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 5 hours ago, colinneil said: So how the hell did he pass the medical before joining the army? And, Basic training boot camp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil2407 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 If he had TB as the family stated doesn't that make him intelligible to be conscripted - as working if you're a foreign worker with all the tests means if positive result for anything you can't work? Or is this a Thai thing - once you're in you're in until you're out or quicker by death / suicide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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