Prosecutor calls for new evidence in off-duty police shooting

Phuket Gazette

Phuket Town's infamous street Phun Pol Soi 11, where Eakkasit Sangangam was shot. Photo: Gazette file

Cpl Rachaporn Semaksorn, assigned to the Patong Police at the time of the incident.

PHUKET: -- The off-duty police officer alleged to have shot and killed a man in Phuket Town on May 5 has been placed on inactive duty pending a review of new evidence by the Provincial Prosecutor's Office.

The officer, Cpl Rachaporn Semaksorn, was assigned to the Patong Police at the time of the incident, during which it is alleged he shot victim Eakkasit Sangangam on the infamous Phun Pol Soi 11 in Phuket Town.

It is alleged that Cpl Rachaporn and his brother had an argument with Mr Dechaporn, after which he shot the man in the eye before speeding off on a motorbike at about 2:30am. Mr Eakkasit was announced dead on arrival at hospital.

Phuket City Police Deputy Superintendent Jumroon Plaiduang told the Phuket Gazette yesterday that the case against Cpl Rachapon was initially filed with the Phuket Provincial Prosecutor last month

“We filed the case with the prosecutor on July 24. They later told us to question more witnesses. After doing so we submitted the witness statements to them on August 6,” said Lt Col Jamroon.

The Phuket Gazette contacted Patong Police Deputy Superintendent Kittipong Klaikaew to check if Cpl Rachaporn was still on duty.

“He has to report to Patong Police Station daily and remain in the office, where he will remain on inactive duty until the court issues a warrant for his arrest [or his case is dismissed],” he added.

Source: http://www.phuketgaz...ticle16616.html

-- Phuket Gazette 2012-08-09

<deleted> ????? Is this for real or just a wind up?

Take a brave soul to testify against one of Phuket's finest....probably need police protection !!!

“He has to report to Patong Police Station daily and remain in the office, where he will remain on inactive duty until the court issues a warrant for his arrest [or his case is dismissed],” he added.

Shouldn't that be [and his case is dismissed]

Wow, if i shot a guy in the face i would want a few days off. Slave drivers.

TIT or,

same the book "Animal farm"

"All animals are equal and some animals are more equal!"