Tragic End for Contractor in Thai Police Cell: Investigation Ongoing

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Heartbreak gripped Phra Samut Chedi Police Station today when 32-year-old Donrathee was found dead in his cell, appearing to have taken his own life. Facing charges for the alleged theft of a pickup truck, the contractor’s distress became evident in this tragic turn of events.

 

Donrathee's grieving mother, Saravee, stood by distraught as emergency services responded. The incident unfolded in the male detention area, where Donrathee was discovered hanging from a ventilation duct, dressed in a black t-shirt and blue three-quarter jeans.

 

Detained following his arrest on 4 March at Mueang Chon Buri Police Station, Donrathee had been accused of borrowing and failing to return a Toyota Revo pickup from the In Klong Bang Pla Kot area under false pretences. The vehicle was tracked to Chon Buri via GPS, leading to his arrest.

 

 

As preparations for a court appearance were underway, his premature death sparked an immediate investigation. The scene was examined by police, prosecutors, and medical staff, and his body was sent to the Police General Hospital for an autopsy to ascertain the exact cause.

 

The somber task of arranging traditional funeral rites falls to Donrathee's family. Authorities continue to look into the circumstances surrounding this deeply saddening incident, which underscores the importance of mental health considerations in legal detention contexts, reported The Thaiger.

 

If you or anyone you know is in emotional distress, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand 24-hour hotline: 02 713 6791 (English), 02 713 6793 (Thai), or the Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). Please also contact your friends or relatives at this time if you have feelings of loneliness, stress, or depression. Seek help.

 

-- 2025-03-06

 

 

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