Expat launches campaign to support wife of noodle vendor shot by police

[snoop1130]

Aroon Thongplab with his wife Kulthida Chananan and children in happier times. Photo: supplied.

 

PHUKET:-- Local expat Eric Smulders has launched a campaign urging people to support the wife of the noodle vendor shot by a drunken off-duty Phuket police officer on Bangla Rd earlier this year.

 

Kulthida Chananan, 26, told The Phuket News on Wednesday (May 12) that so far she has received just B20,000 from the Royal Thai Police after Cpl Pornthep Channarong, an officer with the Phuket Provincial Police at the time, shot her husband Aroon Thongplab while drunk on Patong’s main nightlife entertainment street in the early hours of Feb 23.

 

Pornthep, who has been stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force, shot noodle vendor Mr Aroon, 25, just before 6am while Mr Aroon was returning from collecting a noodle bowl from a customer down the street.

 

Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/expat-launches-campaign-to-support-wife-of-noodle-vendor-shot-by-police-80001.php

 

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[sammieuk1]

Well done that man and if I ever make it  back via the sandpit I will support her to ????

[worgeordie]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

Pornthep, who has been stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force, shot noodle vendor Mr Aroon, 25

I hope that's not all that's going to happen to him,ruined a lovely family,

just because he thought he could, no responsibility for his actions, the

family need all the support they can get.

regards worgeordie

[BritManToo]

Everyone avoid Phuket .......... bad stuff happens there!

[Happyman108]

3 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Everyone avoid Phuket .......... bad stuff happens there!

Happen everywhere in Thailand also also many other countries...........but this is about donation and to help the victim family, not a travel warning to avoid Phuket. 

[connda]

I'd be willing to throw in if I can be assured that I'm not making some Thai lawyer's next BMW payment. 

[BangkokReady]

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“I do not know how to handle this horrible calamity that hit our little family: we were happy and content with our simple food stall business where I helped him [husband Aroon] wherever I could, with the grandmother looking after the children.

 

“Due to COVID Soi Bangla is closed and so is our mee [noodle] business, which before provided us with sufficient income. I cannot face all the expenses as we need to move to a larger room to accommodate my family, my grandmother and the medical needs of my husband,” Ms Kulthida said.

 

“I am desperate for help until at least we can restart the food stall. Then with the help of the whole family we can hopefully provide for ourselves again, hopefully with my husband also helping from a wheelchair or looking after the kids,” she said.

 

Absolutely heartbreaking.  Multi-million dollar settlement in any Western country.  In Thailand?

[Albert Zweistein]

Shouldn't Pornthep  be in prison ?

[Susco]

7 minutes ago, Albert Zweistein said:

Shouldn't Pornthep  be in prison ?

 

It is already an improvement that he has been sacked. I remember a decade ago, policemen who went in the fault big time, would be forced to wear a pink hello kitty bracelet ( counterfeit one of course) for a period of time

[MasterBaker]

i would caution any expat to get involved in any activism in Thailand, it may burn your ar@e

Edited May 14, 2021 by MasterBaker

[Excel]

11 hours ago, BritManToo said:

Everyone avoid Phuket .......... bad stuff happens there!

Well, run by one of  largest mafia clans in Thailand isn't it ?

[Hayduke]

 

Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support.

 

But…the following condition does prompt a question…..

 

“After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted.

 

Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations?

 

Honest question.

 

 

[rucker4012]

Policeman relieved of duty and not charged with assault? Are policemen exempt from criminal charges in Thailand?

[pagallim]

10 hours ago, connda said:

I'd be willing to throw in if I can be assured that I'm not making some Thai lawyer's next BMW payment. 

 

The bank account is that of the wife, not lawyer.   If you donate, you are asked to forward details to the lawyer, as this will be used by Eric Smulders who has commited to matching whatever you donate (up to a cumulative total of 100,000 baht).

[pagallim]

38 minutes ago, Hayduke said:

 

Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support.

 

But…the following condition does prompt a question…..

 

“After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted.

 

Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations?

 

Honest question.

 

 

 

Because of Eric's commitment to match donations up to a cumulative maximum of 100,000 baht.   I guess that there may be some tax relief for Eric for charity donations, though this would be minor.

[Harveyboy]

14 hours ago, worgeordie said:

I hope that's not all that's going to happen to him,ruined a lovely family,

just because he thought he could, no responsibility for his actions, the

family need all the support they can get.

regards worgeordie

don't hold your breath on that one mate .. he's got the uniform he's got the free pass only in Thailand  kill someone and the worst thing that happens you lose your job 

[connda]

11 hours ago, BangkokReady said:

 

Absolutely heartbreaking.  Multi-million dollar settlement in any Western country.  In Thailand?

20,000 THB.

[connda]

1 hour ago, rucker4012 said:

Policeman relieved of duty and not charged with assault? Are policemen exempt from criminal charges in Thailand?

Attempted murder is given a pass for off-duty cops.  They just get sacked and everything is then Ok.

[connda]

1 hour ago, pagallim said:

 

Because of Eric's commitment to match donations up to a cumulative maximum of 100,000 baht.   I guess that there may be some tax relief for Eric for charity donations, though this would be minor.

I would feel better if Eric Smulders was commenting directly to this forum and clearly explaining the plan.

[pagallim]

29 minutes ago, connda said:

I would feel better if Eric Smulders was commenting directly to this forum and clearly explaining the plan.

 

I don't think Eric has to explain or justify anything other than the details contained in the article which are quite clear.   I have made a contribution, and checked the name of the bank account holder, and it is indeed the wife.

[Tug]

Imo make an example of that disgraced ex cop totally unessary and heartbreaking my condolences to the bereaved family 

[sawadee1947]

17 hours ago, worgeordie said:

I hope that's not all that's going to happen to him,ruined a lovely family,

just because he thought he could, no responsibility for his actions, the

family need all the support they can get.

regards worgeordie

The 20.000 came from Police. I wonder if the government will have more support for that family 

[moe666]

3 hours ago, Hayduke said:

 

Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support.

 

But…the following condition does prompt a question…..

 

“After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted.

 

Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations?

 

Honest question.

 

 

I guess for the same reason you would want your donation tracked to insure the money goes to the correct person

[Dont confuse me]

An absolute tragedy affecting the lives of many.

I commend the actions of the ex pat,  but shouldn't it be the responsibility of the authorities (who no doubt are devoted to their Buddhist faith) to do goodness, (Thai expression).

There is absolutely no compassion or empathy for their fellow man.

[lavender19]

17 hours ago, Albert Zweistein said:

Shouldn't Pornthep  be in prison ?

Anywhere else but Thailand. Certainly

[RobU]

8 hours ago, Hayduke said:

 

Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support.

 

But…the following condition does prompt a question…..

 

“After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted.

 

Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations?

 

Honest question.

 

 

To demonstrate he is not involved in money laundering

[teeyai]

I can't find where to donate , Anyone know ?

[RobMuir]

9 minutes ago, teeyai said:

I can't find where to donate , Anyone know ?

 

At the bottom of the link.

I sent 2,500.

[teeyai]

Cheers found it .

[brianthainess]

On 5/14/2021 at 5:36 PM, snoop1130 said:

 

Pornthep, who has been stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force, 

Is this why he was dismissed, to avoid the RTP paying out to the family. what?