Disciplinary and Criminal Charges for 7 Police Officers in Assault Case

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

Seven traffic police officers face disciplinary and criminal charges after assaulting the wrong person, a case potentially linked to the enforced disappearance law.

 

The incident unfolded on 4th December, when officers mistakenly attacked Thananope, 33, near a checkpoint in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, suspecting him of evading a stop. Thananope, son of a retired police officer, was seriously injured.

 

Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner, Pol Maj Gen Nopasilp Poonsawat, announced an investigation into the improper checkpoint setup and any directives involved. The Traffic Police Division has temporarily suspended all checkpoints for review.

 

The officers, including Pol Lt. Col. Thaweepong Euthukon and others, face severe disciplinary action and have been released from duty pending investigation. Criminal proceedings are underway, with initial charges of misconduct and assault. The officers have denied the allegations.

Further investigations are exploring connections to the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Act. The case has been forwarded to the National Anti-Corruption Commission for legal processing.

 

In a related judicial outcome, Thanayut, the driver of the red Mazda initially sought by police, received a suspended two-month sentence, a 15,000 baht fine, and a six-month driving licence suspension for evading a checkpoint.

 

Metropolitan Police are committed to rigorous adherence to regulations, having reminded all 88 stations and Traffic Police Division personnel of proper checkpoint protocols. The public is encouraged to report misconduct via emergency hotline 191, reported Thai Rath.

 

-- 2024-12-13

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

13 minutes ago, webfact said:

after assaulting the wrong person

 

Obviously if they would have assaulted anybody ordinary, then nothing would happen. TiT

[watchcat]

How about kick them out of the force?

[Peabody]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Metropolitan Police are committed to rigorous adherence to regulations, having reminded all 88 stations and Traffic Police Division personnel of proper checkpoint protocols.

Where are these found, specifically?

[Scouse123]

1 hour ago, Peabody said:

Where are these found, specifically?

 

In their dreams.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The incident unfolded on 4th December, when officers mistakenly attacked Thananope, 33, near a checkpoint in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district, suspecting him of evading a stop. Thananope, son of a retired police officer, was seriously injured.

In those we trust...

[jcmj]

In a related judicial outcome, Thanayut, the driver of the red Mazda initially sought by police, received a suspended two-month sentence, a 15,000 baht fine, and a six-month driving licence suspension for evading a checkpoint. 
 

This is exactly why some continue to do it. Slap on the wrist, a fine and 😂🤣😂 suspended license. As if people here even care about having a license. Nope. Small fine as well.