Thai Police Hero Dies In The Line Of Duty

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Thai Police hero dies in the line of duty

By Staff Reporter

SATTAHIP: -- Sattahip Police were notified of a man being rushed to Queen Sirikit Hospital with multiple gunwounds and, upon further investigation, found that the man was actually an off duty policeman who was killed in action trying to prevent a robbery in Ban Chang, near Pattaya.

According to reports coming in to 103 FM, the policeman was at home in Ban Chang near Pattaya with his pregnant wife, and almost asleep when he heard a police request for assistance at a local Gold shop on his radio set.

Leaving his 4 month pregnant wife, the 47 year old raced, still in his sleeping attire, to the scene where he confronted the armed thief or thieves ( number unknown) at the Gold shop, which had been ransacked.

Full story: http://www.pattaya10...e-line-of-duty/

-- pattaya103.com 2012-09-12

[Bangkokhatter]

RIP, and condolences to his pregnant wife.

[BoonToong]

My take on the event is that the policeman was very brave and conscientious in his actions, both commendable and tragic under the circumstances.

[seanog]

Trying to do his job. RIP

[pacovl46]

He should've shot first and then asked questions later. That way the right guys would've bitten the dust!!! R.I.P. mate!

[Mario2008]

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[Rimmer]

Off-Duty Police Officer shot dead following armed robbery at Rayong Gold Shop

BAN CHANG:An Off-Duty Police Officer was shot and killed as he attended an armed robbery call in Baan Chang, Rayong on Tuesday.

The incident occurred at the Jong Ta Worn Gold Shop inside the Baan Chang Market in the afternoon while Police Senior Sergeant Major Wiwat aged 47 was off-duty. He had just returned home from a trip to the nearby market with his 4 months pregnant wife, prior to him getting ready for his night shift at the Police Station. While at home he heard over his Police Radio that an armed incident had just occurred at the Gold Shop which is walking distance from his house.

In his civilian clothing he grabbed his Police-issue firearm and proceeded to the location. His wife, Khun Tipawan aged 29, begged him not to go and to wait for Police back-up. He ran out the door and less than 1 minute later his wife heard a total of 3 gun shots. She ran out and saw her husband lying motionless on the street. The officer was rushed to Hospital but was pronounced dead-on-arrival. Witnesses mentioned seeing a total of 4 armed assailants who entered the Gold Shop. Three were detained close-by and a fourth was able to travel to his home in Bor Tong District close to Chonburi City where he staggered into the local Hospital and claimed he had been shot by a local motorbike gang.

Full story:http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/62132/off-duty-police-officer-shot-dead-armed-robbery-rayong-gold-shop/

-- Pattaya One 2012-09-12

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[Dap]

An exception to every rule. I tip my hat to an officer with integrity and offer my condolences to his wife and family.

[ALFREDO]

At least they got the culprits. Good!

But the fate of the approaching lone Policeman, heroism with a fatal outcome, very sorry and a unborn child!

[pattayadingo]

That is the sort of policeman over here who deserves a commendation albeit posthumously awarded.

R.I.P to a brave officer.

[indyuk]

I hope that the Police Force take care of his wife and expected child, such a tragedy for them.

Further I hope that his peers show respect for this fallen officer's bravery.

[bobobo]

The wife have lost a husband and the police corps have lost a REAL police officer..Very sad..R.I.P.

[Jessi]

RiP. Condolences to the family.