Police children involved in handicapped man's death "will be prosecuted like everyone else"

[ratcatcher]

These creatures are young men aged between 18 and 22. They are NOT 'Police Children'. Why are they not being named? (I think we can guess the answer to that).

They have been named, you were just unaware. Their names are in the public domain.

Pirapong Yotsaponganan, 21

Arin (Ter) Yotsaponganan (20) (Brothers in arms)

Patcharapon (An) Thatsana (22)

Monmanat (Toey)Saengpho (22)

Jatuporn (Beer) Chansopha (18)

Thek (Meik) Phongrasorn (19)

[BSJ]

It's apparently clear this case will proceed to the right outcome on 2 pieces of clear evidence........

[alanrchase]

To be fair a Thai male of 18 to 22 by most standards is a child!! Not saying the girls are but the males of the species are certainly lacking in mentality and any sign of growing up in the near future... I'm sure someone will come on and tell me about someone they know is not like that and I'm sure they would be right...Most Thai teenagers and above are children for sure..mind you the education system doesn't allow much chance for most... A Thai guy I knew was at 23 at last year at Uni doing stuff that would have been done by 12 y olds in the UK...

What was that? Drinking alcohol?

[Jimbo2014]

Like everyone one else..... with connections and power.

There are many mechanisms to employ, pardons, Im sorrys, some cold hard cash.

[Lingba]

yeah well we shall see what kind of punishment is served..if its equal to all others

[Mystified]

I often wonder what happens in these cases.

We often read about the crime and the arrest of suspects, but rarely do we ever see any follow up reported. ie. If they actually get to court, the verdict and sentences.

I always wondered the same thing. E.g. red Bull guy nothing was said until the MB kills the 2 students, then we find out about the girl that killed the 9 on the motorway never did her community service until another accident (MB) it's all quite on the front until a similar case. On a positive note all the social media is really bring it all to light. No wonder the junta wants to cut and censor it all

[Dagnabbit]

The police parents taught their children right from wrong, INCORRECT.

The police parents taught their children they could do no wrong in the eyes of the law.

Actually I have never seen a Thai parent giving any worth while input to a Thai child...i.e. Anyone between the ages of zero to infinity....and certainly police parents seem To as you say to act the Mr Big around the area and it's quite clear there beyond the law..mostly..unless social media gets to,see something!! then it's dragged out till they can be moved to inactive posts for awhile

That just means you don't know many Thai people.

What an ignorant statement that is. I know lot's of well-balanced families here with very well behaved and respectful kids.

Both people I have worked with but also in the village I live in. The kids are wonderful. I am one of the few westerners here. The kids are in and out of each others houses all the time, including ours.

You need to spend less time in the gutter. Of course, the drug addicted kids of single-parent prostitutes will not have had good parenting.

[Confuscious]

Why am I not buying this?

Does "will be prosecuted like everyone else" means "will be prosecuted like":

- The Mercedes driver (still recovering in a hospital),

- The Ferrari driver (still on sick leave in Singapore),

- The Honda girl (still not decided if she should do the Community work).

etc...

PS.: For the TV members who have problems with reading, the remarks between quotes are a "tongue in cheek".

[Bangkok Barry]

I think what happens might depend on how high ranking their parents are. If they are low level police something might actually happen, otherwise ... Remember the Chalerm Yubamrung sons, one of whom actually killed a policeman and got off scot free.

I love Thailand, but every time i see the rich and influential literally getting away with murder it makes me sick.

And became a member of the force too, I believe. After he returned from sanctuary in an army camp.

[hobobo]

"...have said that everyone will be prosecuted according to the law."

Oh, alright then. 1000B fine and a good talking to. Got it.

"...We'll let you off this time, but the next time DON'T GET CAUGHT!"

[happy pattaya man]

"claims that the men acted in self defence" is their defence.

The phrase "it's not what you know, it's who you know" will get them off

hpm

[off road pat]

I've never known a country where what actually happens is so contrary to what is promised. All establishments do this, I know, but Thailand is surely the "hub"

No, no, no no,... there are actually a lot more country's were things happen differently as said in public by there government !!! I could carefully guess most of the country's on earth....

[wabothai]

The parents do not belong in the police force.

Edited May 5, 2016 by wabothai

[GAZZPA]

"Two women who were seen in surveillance camera footages shouting and urging the suspects to attack the cripple. Fact.

...............have been summoned by police to testify.

Police said they wanted to know whether the two women were involved in the incident and should be charged or not.

That should be easy enough to decide given the CCTV footage. Find the book and throw it at them!!

What book?

[DavisH]

....obviously their fathers are low ranking police officers. I'll believe 'fair treatment' when I see it.....don't bother watching this space as it will be swept under the carpet.

[Kiwiken]

The Parents of the Alleged Offenders probably tried to instill good values in their Sons. But being police would have bought their children up to not be intimidated by others. Being their Parent is a Policeman probably got them some respect (fear) from their peers. And this can make them arrogant and feel above the law. But to kill a handicapped man whether by design or simply going to far. Is to lose face yourself, Bring disgrace upon your Family. And also to dishonour your Country with such barbarity . Should they get away with this crime then it is not just a travesty of justice. But proof positive the road map to first status cannot be made. You can all shoot me down. i believe Thailand is better than this.

[Siamthomas]

Spastic Thais that need a slap. The police parents were no role models obviously.

It all falls back to your upbringing. The police i hold very little regard for. As for the attackers they need not worry. The big punishment awaits. The big pm has spoken.

So we should see a 5000 baht fine and a nice suspended sentence

[Siamthomas]

Thais like this i like bring to my gym for some MMA no gloves

[wprime]

a "fair treatment" in Thailand: a small fine and a suspended sentence....

That's pretty fair if it really is self defense as they're examining. I mean like, 1 handicapped man vs 4 Thai guys, I don't know which side I'd bet on.

[smew]

Yes, punished.. transferred from one jail to another and few transfers later >>> quietly released.. cased closed

[Morakot]

"will be prosecuted like everyone else" - says PM's office

Utterly irrelevant what PM says. All that matters is what the public prosecutor says!

[balo]

All we need is a follow up , since we do not believe they will get punished it's time that they also go public with the trial and verdict . It's very simple really , who killed the man and how many years in prison ?

[ratcatcher]

"Two women who were seen in surveillance camera footages shouting and urging the suspects to attack the cripple. Fact.

...............have been summoned by police to testify.

Police said they wanted to know whether the two women were involved in the incident and should be charged or not.

That should be easy enough to decide given the CCTV footage. Find the book and throw it at them!!

What book?

Dunno..... maybe this one..............

that's what I was using.

throw the book at

1. To make all possible charges against (a lawbreaker, for example).

2. To reprimand or punish severely.

[little mary sunshine]

B500 fine for everyone.....Real disgrace. They should each do

Years in jail. The policemen parents should be suspended from

The force for a month...no pay,... and fined B10,000 each for

Raising such scum and not teaching them to obey the law!!!

[silent]

Amazing that the govt has to say this. Shows just how little faith most have in the legal system.

Their faith is probably Buddhist, Muslim or Christian and have no reason to believe in anything other than nepotism in relation to criminal laws being properly enforced other than by pretense.

[Lupatria]

Are you ready for a novelty? Then be prepared for the emerging of Thailand's first inactive gang members.

[GeorgesAbitbol]

"Even if those involved are the children of policemen they are still subject to the rule of law like everyone else. Everyone will be prosecuted according to the law,"

You mean like : Chalerm's son, Central Boss, SMS girl, RedBull's heir,... the list is way too long...

[ratcatcher]

Amazing that the govt has to say this. Shows just how little faith most have in the legal system.

Their faith is probably Buddhist, Muslim or Christian and have no reason to believe in anything other than nepotism in relation to criminal laws being properly enforced other than by pretense.

Isn't Nepotism a religion? But then I suppose it's all relative.

[stephenterry]

Cynicism abounds here, and that's the truth. IMO, the self-defence plea will be disregarded and all perps (including the females) will be sentenced by the court to varying lengths of time in prison according to the legal charge against each individual. That's what the PM's office said, and I believe the court will follow his lead.

And I'm positive that the verdicts will be widely publicised in the media as all other similar cases.

[deckape]

It's very simple really , who killed the man and how many years in prison ?

Unfortunately it is very simple in the eyes of the BIB, "Police Children" killed a "Handicapped" (man).