Muang District Police Officer Praised for Dedication

[Jacob Maslow]

Bangkok, Thailand - December 12, 2014: street scene in Chinatown with unidentified people and a policeman. Chinese began settling in the Bangkoks Chinatown circa 1800s, it is also a tourist attraction

The Muang Nong Khai police station praised a low-ranking offer for his dedication and professionalism. The officer, Pol Sgt Arnon Petchsan, helped a disabled women renew her ID cards by carrying her to the municipal office. The act of kindness quickly spread on social media sites as a result.

The officer was presented with a certificate of recognition for his act of kindness.

Arnon responded to a request by the district’s complaint center that called the police station to help Noi Narmros renew her identification cards. Narmros, 52, was born with a disability and is unable to walk into the building herself.

The officer personally drove to her house where he picked her up and put her in his police pickup truck before driving her to the municipal building. The act of kindness continued as he carried Noi into the municipal building to finalize her identification renewal before bringing her back to her home.

Bystanders snapped pictures of the police officer.

Pol LT Gen Boonlert had nothing but good things to say about Arnon. He stated that he is truly committed to helping the community and treats everyone he meets like family.

Arnon responded to the praise that he has received for his act. He stated that he is happy that he has been able to boost the image of the police force. The certificate of recognition that he has been granted is just another reason to perform his duties to the utmost degree.

Thailand has been at the center of conflict in recent months. Many tourists have been turned off by the beach changes made in Phucket and the haze that is causing airport delays in the north. A simple act of kindness is a shining light for the community and the country as a whole as attempts are being made to bolster tourism.

-- 2015-03-25

[Somtamnication]

Nice news about the police, for a change.

[Toknarok]

Good on the copper. But this story just shows once again the appalling lack of facilities for the disabled in this Country.

[Sviss Geez]

The Bangkok Post managed to publish photos of the officer assisting the lady but the best Thaivisa's news team could do was a totally unconnected and irrelevant picture of a Yaowarat traffic policeman with a comment regarding the influx of Chinese into the area in the 1800s?

What was the point, so that we know what a policeman looks like or does Thaivisa not want to give the officer the credit that is due to him? Bizarre.

[South]

Good and bad in every profession. Pol Sgt Arnon Petchsangets a thumbs up from me.

[Baerboxer]

Good on the copper. But this story just shows once again the appalling lack of facilities for the disabled in this Country.

Not everywhere. At the Thai passport office they have good facilities. If you are disabled or have a disabled person with you they have reserved parking. The security guards do check that there is indeed someone disabled and will then escort you to one of the disabled parking right next to the entrance. There are ramps straight to a lift. A guard was permanently based there to assist people should they need it. Very impressive.

It showes that the knowledge is there and in some cases they have thought and done something about it. Now if only the other 99% could be addressed.

BTW - well done to this police officer. If only more police could adopt the old fashioned "bobby" here to help the community approach.

Edited March 25, 2015 by Baerboxer

[Benmart]

Good on the copper. But this story just shows once again the appalling lack of facilities for the disabled in this Country.

Not everywhere. At the Thai passport office they have good facilities. If you are disabled or have a disabled person with you they have reserved parking. The security guards do check that there is indeed someone disabled and will then escort you to one of the disabled parking right next to the entrance. There are ramps straight to a lift. A guard was permanently based there to assist people should they need it. Very impressive.

It showes that the knowledge is there and in some cases they have thought and done something about it. Now if only the other 99% could be addressed.

BTW - well done to this police officer. If only more police could adopt the old fashioned "bobby" here to help the community approach.

Community policing seems to be in it's infancy here. Police patrols, either on foot, bicycle or in vehicles, seem to be reactive and not proactive. The unavailability of data on-line to see their activity is of great interest.

Well done to the Sergeant, who is described as a low-ranking officer. With a top-heavy hierarchy, it is understandable why that rank is regarded as being of low status. Elsewhere, it is often a middle management position responsible for a police squad, shift, etc.

Edited March 25, 2015 by Benmart