Ex military officer arrested for domestic violence near football field

Police arrested a former military officer at a football field for domestic violence, following repeated incidents despite reconciliation attempts. The individual, who fled his duties and was dismissed from service, now faces legal action.

Police Major General Montree Teskun today, July 18, directed Police Colonel Phattharawut Onchuay and Police Captain Theerapong Khongkiao from Provincial Police Region 5 to apprehend 27 year old Ratthaphon (surname withheld) based on a warrant issued by the Juvenile and Family Court of Surat Thani Province.

The warrant, numbered 11/2567 and dated May 29, was issued for criminal case 142/2567 on charges of domestic violence. Ratthaphon was arrested near a football field in Pak Phun, Mueang District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

Ratthaphon, a former military police officer, had a history of violent behaviour towards his family, which led his wife to seek a divorce. Despite an initial reconciliation attempt, Ratthaphon reverted to his abusive ways, prompting his ex-wife to file a complaint with Chaiya Police Station in Surat Thani Province.

After realising he was being prosecuted, Ratthaphon fled the area and neglected his duties, which resulted in his dismissal from the military. The arrest team eventually tracked him to Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, where they managed to apprehend him, an official confirmed.

“Ratthaphon admitted to the charges during the interrogation.”

Following his confession, he was transferred to Chaiya Police Station for further legal proceedings.

The initial incident traces back to Ratthaphon’s tenure as a military officer, where his repeated acts of violence against his own family became intolerable for his wife, leading to their separation. After their divorce, Ratthaphon sought to reconcile, claiming he would change his behaviour. However, shortly after reconciling, he resumed his violent actions, compelling his ex-wife to report him to the police, reported KhaoSod.

The police, upon receiving the complaint, issued an arrest warrant. Ratthaphon, aware of the impending legal action, chose to abscond, leaving his position and responsibilities behind. His evasion led to his dismissal from the military, as he failed to report for duty.