Soldiers in Lopburi camp hospitalised after severe punishment
A military camp in Lopburi has come under scrutiny following reports of two soldiers being subjected to severe punishment late at night, leading to their admission into the intensive care unit (ICU).
The soldiers were allegedly ordered to continue working immediately after being discharged from the emergency room. Former candidate for MP in Constituency 10, Chon Buri, for the now-defunct Move Forward Party, Nichanan Wangkahat, received the complaint from a concerned citizen within the camp. The incident reportedly occurred last night.
“Please investigate. These young soldiers were discharged from the ICU at 5am today and were not allowed to rest. They were ordered to continue working. When will the violent punishments end?”
According to the concerned citizen, one of the soldiers was dragged across a concrete floor. Following the incident, families of the soldiers have been unable to contact them, raising suspicions that their mobile phones and Facebook accounts may have been confiscated. The families are deeply worried and have requested the commanding officers to investigate and ensure the safety of the soldiers, as well as to provide a clear explanation of the events.
The situation in the military camp in Lopburi has sparked concern among the families and the community, prompting calls for an urgent review of the disciplinary measures employed within the camp. The alleged use of violence in punishing the soldiers has raised serious questions about the practices and policies in place, and whether they align with the standards of humane treatment and respect for the rights of military personnel, reported KhaoSod.
In related news, the Minister of Defence ordered an investigation into the punishment of conscripts at a Royal Thai Army (RTA) base in the northern province of Chiang Mai, following a viral image on Thai social media showing ten naked conscripts standing in the rain.
A Thai woman sought help from the non-profit organisation Saimai Survive after her older brother and other conscripts were brutally assaulted and inappropriately punished by two drunk military officers.
