Northeastern Thailand: Violent unrest at juvenile training centre leads to multiple injuries

A tumultuous incident occurred at the Korat Juvenile Training Centre, when 27 juveniles turned violent, injuring four others.

The upheaval started with demands to release a gang leader, who was isolated following an interrogation today.

Local authorities from Pho Klang Police Station and Huak 31 Rescue Unit were called in by officials from the Training and Youth Centre, Zone 3, Nakhon Ratchasima. They reported violent behaviour amongst a group of male youths within the detention area of the centre, fearing the situation could escalate.

The violence was sparked off by two groups of male youths who were detained within the confinement quarters. They initiated a fight, using sharp metal objects as weapons, resulting in four injuries.

The situation worsened when one of the ringleaders was isolated by officials after the rescue of the injured juveniles who were sent to Teppharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. This action incited dissatisfaction among the gang members who initiated unrest to demand the release of their leader.

The situation turned chaotic with several dozen male juveniles involved. It was risky for the authorities to intervene due to the potential danger, so they maintained control around the perimeter to prevent the situation from escalating.

Police intervention

Finally, in the morning, joint forces from Khlong Phai Prison, Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Police, and the Special Operations Unit, Provincial Police Region 3, stepped in to quell the unrest. By 12.30pm, authorities had gained overall control of the situation and all 27 instigators were detained and transported out of the Training Centre. They were temporarily held at Khlong Phai Prison, Si Khio District, Nakhon Ratchasima, reported KhaoSod.

Following the incident, officials from the Training Centre and Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Police conducted a thorough search of the detention area to confiscate weapons, preventing any further violence.

In related news, a violent brawl over a woman led to the deaths of two individuals and the injuries of two others in Prachinburi province. The violent brawl incident took place in front of a residential building where the victims were drinking alcohol. The police were able to apprehend one suspect. Read more about this story HERE.