Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Authorities have launched an official investigation after a police officer, disguised as a delivery rider, live-streamed a suicide outside Yala Regional Hospital, sparking widespread public outrage.

 

The incident took place on 4 May, when a psychiatric patient jumped to his death from the 10th floor of the hospital building. While the community mourned the shocking loss, social media was abuzz with criticism of a Facebook live broadcast that many found deeply insensitive.

 

In the video, a man dressed as a food delivery rider filmed the scene, turning his camera towards the building while making light-hearted remarks to viewers. He joked about whether the person would “take flight” and encouraged viewers nearby to participate in a bizarre activity, retrieving a bottle of green tea placed in front of the live-stream camera. The stream also featured selfie moments with onlookers.

 

Public anger intensified after internet users discovered that the individual behind the live broadcast was not an ordinary rider but a serving police officer attached to the Yala Provincial Special Operations Unit. Several prominent online platforms called for an investigation into the officer’s conduct and questioned whether such behaviour was befitting a member of the police force.

 

In response, Pol. Col. Pornchai Kueamang, the commanding officer of the Special Operations Unit, issued an official statement on 5 May confirming the man’s identity as a police officer. The statement acknowledged that the livestream showed inappropriate and unprofessional behaviour during a sensitive and tragic incident.

 

“A preliminary inquiry has confirmed that the individual in question is indeed a police officer under our command,” the statement read. “We have established a fact-finding committee to investigate the matter. Should any misconduct be proven, disciplinary and legal actions will be taken in accordance with our authority.”

 

The statement concluded with an apology to the family of the deceased and to the public: “We express our deepest condolences to the bereaved family and sincerely apologise for the actions of our officer, which have caused distress to the people of Yala.”

 

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https://aseannow.com/topic/1359844-mentally-ill-man-jumps-to-his-death-from-hospital-after-two-hour-negotiation-fails/

 

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-07.

 

 

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Yala Police Officer

a man dressed as a food delivery rider filmed the scene, turning his camera towards the building while making light-hearted remarks to viewers. He joked about whether the person would “take flight” and encouraged viewers nearby to participate in a bizarre activity

I'd say a Muslim cop, they've been known for doing strange things.