Phuket police officer found dead by gunshot wound to the head

[Lite Beer]

Phuket police officer found dead by gunshot wound to the head
Eakkapop Thongtub

Police have yet to rule the death of fellow Cherng Talay police officer Sen Sgt Maj Pinit Pradabjan, 50, as suicide. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

PHUKET: Forensic experts are investigating the death of a police officer whose body was found with a single gunshot wound to the head at his rented room in Cherng Talay this afternoon (July 31).

Police have yet to rule the case as suicide.

Lt Peerasit Noopayan and fellow officers of the Cherng Talay police were called to the home in Soi Pasak 10 at 1:30pm after local residents noticed a foul stench emanating from inside.

After breaking through the locked front door, officers found the body of fellow Cherng Talay police officer Sen Sgt Maj Pinit Pradabjan, 50, slumped in a sitting position on the floor with his head resting on the wall.

In his right hand was a 9mm pistol. Police nearby found one 9mm casing on the floor.

Police said they found no sign of assault or robbery and confirmed that Sen Sgt Maj Pinit had one gunshot wound to the head, from inside of his mouth to the back of the neck.

The tip of the bullet hit the wall before it landed on the floor.

Sen Sgt Maj Pinit’s body was taken to Thalang hospital.

“We believe he had been dead for at least 24 hours before we arrived,” Lt Peerasit said.

“At this stage we presume that Sen Sgt Maj Pinit used his gun to commit suicide, but before we rule this case as suicide we will wait for doctors to confirm the cause of death and for the Phuket forensic police to conclude their investigation.”

Residents in the area said they never heard the fatal gunshot and suspected that the incident took place while they were all at work.

Police revealed that Sen Sgt Maj Pinit was a native of Phuket’s Srisoonthorn subdistrict, which neighbours the Cherng Talay subdistrict where he was stationed.

He was working with the Cherng Talay Police’s Crime Prevention and Suppression unit. His duties included keeping the daily log, and he was transferred from police territorial defense from the Deep Southern to Cherng Talay five years ago.

He rented and lived in the room alone.

Fellow police officers told The Phuket News that Sen Sgt Maj Pinit spent his free time alone and loved to spend his time watching boxing matches.

“He never have any problems with anyone and he never complained or mentioned any personal issues with us,” said one officer.

Police theorized that Sen Sgt Maj Pinit may have been under a lot of stress from a situation that he could find no way out of, and so decided to take his own life

“But the true cause of death is under investigation,” one officer said.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-police-officer-found-dead-by-gunshot-wound-to-the-head-53442.php

-- Phuket News 2015-07-31

[BigBadGeordie]

I don't care which nationality the person is, but, this is a sad way to go, no matter what. I hope he has some release now.

[robertthebruce]

so so sad, .....

Life is Precious.....

[Colabamumbai]

The gun did it. Life has no value in Thailand.

[FireMedic]

So sad. I guess he knew what was coming if he didn't make his monthly payments on time.

[sammygood]

no instant suicide this time, is it becaus it is one of their friends?

[SOTIRIOS]

...let's hope that it had nothing to do with performing his duty properly....

...R.I.P.......

...condolences to his family.....

[Jimlove]

no instant suicide this time, is it becaus it is one of their friends?

Yes ... People above the law is treated diff than the rest of us here ...

[user82374298374]

'Police have yet to rule the case as suicide.'

Says it all, really.

[Lopchan]

no instant suicide this time, is it becaus it is one of their friends?

Yes ... People above the law is treated diff than the rest of us here ...

In your haste to bash the Thai police you may have missed this bit.

“At this stage we presume that Sen Sgt Maj Pinit used his gun to commit suicide, but before we rule this case as suicide we will wait for doctors to confirm the cause of death and for the Phuket forensic police to conclude their investigation.”

It is the same for most "solitary" deaths (of ANY nationality) with no sign of forced entry or struggle. Similarly when there are no defensive wounds or a note / history of depression or mental illness it is logical to pre-suppose suicide. Later after autopsy, toxicology and ballistics (if a firearm was used) the cause of death can be confirmed.

If there is any wrongdoing by the police when investigating "suspicious" farang deaths here, it is releasing a statement before checking with the highly esteemed and educated TV Forensic / CSI / Ironsides who KNOW without a shadow of doubt that EVERY FOREIGN SUICIDE is a murder and that the police sure could use the help of some p#ssed up expats.