Cops Reject Gun-Brandishing Soldier’s Plea For Forgiveness

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

  

Still image of the encounter in which Air Force Master Sgt. Phoptrai Naksuwan admits he pulled a gun on rock legend Pongsit 'Pu' Khampee at a nightclub in Amnat Charoen province.

 

AMNAT CHAROEN — Police said Monday they would not drop legal proceedings against an air force officer who pulled a gun on a rock star as he performed on stage last week.

 

Air Force Master Sgt. Phoptrai Naksuwan will be tried by the military court, even though the singer accepted his plea for forgiveness and withdrew his own firearms complaint against the air force officer. Phoptrai made headlines last week after he brandished a handgun and pointed it at Pongsit “Pu” Khampee as the musician performed on stage at a nightclub in Amnat Charoen province.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/crime-crime/2017/08/08/cops-reject-gun-brandishing-soldiers-plea-forgiveness/

 

-- © Copyright Khaosod English 2017-08-08

 

Since when is a Master Sgt an Officer ?

23 minutes ago, inaktive said:

Since when is a Master Sgt an Officer ?

Maybe the title is handed out after the pretend parachute jump. 

24 minutes ago, inaktive said:

Since when is a Master Sgt an Officer ?

Since Master Sgt's are non-commissioned officers, not incorrect.

I thought an apology and a wai were accepted as a forgiveness for all crimes in Thailand. 

Don't take your guns to town son
Leave your guns at home Phoptrai
Don't take your guns to town .......

 

apologies to Johnny Cash.

What happened to the cop that shot at another car?

It's freakin scary these people can just walk into a gig with a gun.

Well instead of the usual 500 baht forgiveness fine, he'll probably get the 5000 baht one then.

8 hours ago, TVGerry said:

Well instead of the usual 500 baht forgiveness fine, he'll probably get the 5000 baht one then.

And a minimum of 3 Wai 's.... 

He can join the monkhood for a few weeks.

Will Pongsit 'Pu' Khampee next hit be inspired by this incident?