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The Department of Corrections is investigating an incident involving a prison officer allegedly assaulting an inmate with a baton at Khao Bin Central Prison in Ratchaburi.

 

The department reported that the event occurred on 7th November 2024 when a brawl broke out between southern and central region inmates.

 

On 23rd May, the Department of Corrections released a statement in response to a video shared by the Facebook page “Thanaikirapon Kaewkird,” which purportedly shows an inmate being assaulted by an officer.

 

The department clarified that the reported incident already underwent initial review, with a committee formed to investigate further. It assured a fair and urgent examination, with the committee currently finalizing their report for senior management.

 

Standard Operational Procedures (SOPs) dictate that staff must first warn inmates and announce the use of force if they do not cease hostile actions. If necessary, officers may use reasonable force, including batons, to restore order.

 

However, should an officer continue using force once the situation is stabilised, it could be deemed a violation of human rights, potentially leading to disciplinary and criminal repercussions.

 

The Department of Corrections underscores its commitment to upholding human rights and pledges a just, unbiased investigation into the incident, ensuring fairness for all parties involved.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-05-24

 

 

 

You see.... Beating by the police is common practice here.... a few days a go a singer in a karaoke bar and an inmate and that are only the things that are being published... Many more not published... A bit of training for guards and RTP would be very necessary.

A bit of in-house corrections going on.