Police Arrest Intoxicated Man Accused of Assaulting and Stabbing Monk

[webfact]

 

UDON THANI - Authorities apprehended a man who was allegedly intoxicated and caused a disturbance at a local temple.

 

The man, identified as Mr. Sunee, 65 years old, reportedly assaulted and attempted to stab a temple elder, Luang Ta Sompong, 65, during an incident that occurred on September 12, reported Siam Rath.

 

According to reports on September 14, the incident unfolded when Mr. Sunee sought food at the Wat Nong Taow Lek temple but was denied by Luang Ta Sompong, who claimed that he was under the influence of drugs.

 

In the ensuing altercation, Mr. Sunee reportedly physically assaulted Luang Ta Sompong and attempted to stab him, though fortunately, the temple elder escaped with minor injuries.

 

Local residents, alarmed by the incident, alerted the police, who subsequently detained Mr. Sunee. Community members expressed relief at his arrest but remained concerned about his unpredictable behavior and substance abuse issues.

 

They called for government agencies to provide support for individuals in similar situations to prevent further disturbances in their community.

 

Mr. Worayut Suphot, 63, the chairman of the Pho Thong community in Udon Thani, urged authorities to follow established procedures and ensure Mr. Sunee receives the necessary care and treatment. He stressed the importance of protecting the community from such disruptions.

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2023-09-15

 

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[Pique Dard]

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

They called for government agencies to provide support for individuals in similar situations to prevent further disturbances in their community.

 

...here's a sentence that leaves me wondering

[2baht]

34 minutes ago, webfact said:

Mr. Sunee, 65 years old

You'd think at that age he would have more sense, but hey, they never really grow up! ????

[Deserted]

So he got high and got the munchies?

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

They called for government agencies to provide support for individuals in similar situations to prevent further disturbances in their community.

Six months cold turkey in the nearest barracks, no visitors, no leave.

[RichardColeman]

9 hours ago, 2baht said:

You'd think at that age he would have more sense, but hey, they never really grow up! ????

I'd like to agree with you, but at 65 at not really a decent pension here, you may  feel different if you were him. No hope, no money, no future, 

[2baht]

12 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

I'd like to agree with you, but at 65 at not really a decent pension here, you may  feel different if you were him. No hope, no money, no future, 

Hard to even imagine being like that! Luck of the draw, being born in the 3rd World!

[youreavinalaff]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Six months cold turkey in the nearest barracks, no visitors, no leave.

Just like UK did decades ago before it was realised mental health issues can be diagnosed and treated.

 

Thailand, as a whole, is still in that era. Whether it's dementia, schizophrenia, bi polar, autism, etc. Whatever the age, people suffering with such are left in the community and expected to live a normal life, untreated.

 

If a crime is committed or they are deemed a nuisance to society, they will be locked up with no treatment. 

 

Thailand needs to move forward on this. First stop is parents needing to understand and accept their kid is different to other kids and might need help.

Edited September 15, 2023 by youreavinalaff

[Enoon]

"Come out Sunee! the games up........we know you're in there!"

 

 

 

[sammieuk1]

He's real bad spirt ????