Thread: Army Compensates Family of Thai Soldier Killed By Drill Sergeants

BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Army agreed today to give 6.5 million baht to the family of a drafted recruit who was beaten to death by his drill instructors in 2011.

The compensation was a part of court settlement between the army and the family of the deceased soldier, Private Wichian Pueksom. Mr. Wichian's mother filed a lawsuit to the Civil Court in May 2012, suing the army, the Ministry of Defence, and the Office of Prime Minister for damages of 7 million baht for her loss.

Mr. Wichianwas beaten to death when he was 25 years old by 11 drill sergeants during a training for newly drafted recruits in a military barrack in Narathiwat province.

Apart from the civil case, Mr. Wichian's mother, Prathueng Pueksom, also filed a separate lawsuit against the three agencies with the Criminal Court. Since Thai citizens are not allowed to name the armed forces as a defendant in Criminal Court cases, the lawsuit was transferred to the Office of Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC).

However, the PACC has not pursued the case.

The death of Private Wichian sparked a national debate about Thailand’s military draft, which requires all Thai men report for a two-year military service once they reach the age of 21, except those who have opted for military training in their high school years. Mr. Wichian delayed his drafting to pursue a Masters degree first.

The army also faced scrutiny over the alleged widespread of abuse and violence directed towards by low-ranking soldiers during their service.

Army Compensates Family of Thai Soldier Killed By Drill Sergeants

Originally Posted by misskit

Mr. Wichian delayed his drafting to pursue a Masters degree first.

Holy cow.

Ah-ha..
The family is also proceeding with charges in the criminal courts.

What currently have become of the collective of drill instructors?

Like so many Thai males, he probably had the emotional maturity of a Western 10 year old and would not perform or behave in basic training. Ironically the parents who are getting compensation are likely responsible in part for never forcing their son to grow up.
So many of the problems here, like the homicidal driving, and rate of shootings are because of emotional immaturity and a culture that never puts male children in their place.

Originally Posted by BobR

Like so many Thai males, he probably had the emotional maturity of a Western 10 year old and would not perform or behave in basic training. Ironically the parents who are getting compensation are likely responsible in part for never forcing their son to grow up.
So many of the problems here, like the homicidal driving, and rate of shootings are because of emotional immaturity and a culture that never puts male children in their place.

Errrm, what about the bullying drill sergeants ????

^^ Bullshit the average dull retard can take being pushed around by P'Soldierman, anything else is outsdide of his range of thinking.

I reckon this kids maybe just knew a bit too much and told them that their army is a corrupt mess only good for making Generals rich.....

So he had to die.....

Originally Posted by Bobcock

^^ Bullshit the average dull retard can take being pushed around by P'Soldierman, anything else is outsdide of his range of thinking.

I reckon this kids maybe just knew a bit too much and told them that their army is a corrupt mess only good for making Generals rich.....

So he had to die.....

Should have joined the monks....

Originally Posted by BobR

certainly a spoiled brat who thought he was too special to be treated as recruits are in basic training.

As would I though I am hardly a spoiled brat, just someone who doesn't believe in such 'Army' bullshit.

National Service is an abomination....

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Originally Posted by BobR

certainly a spoiled brat who thought he was too special to be treated as recruits are in basic training.

As would I though I am hardly a spoiled brat, just someone who doesn't believe in such 'Army' bullshit.

National Service is an abomination....

It's an abomination the way it's done here since the sons of the Bangkok Chinese elite are somehow exempt from it.

Originally Posted by misskit

The Royal Thai Army agreed today to give 6.5 million baht to the family of a drafted recruit who was beaten to death by his drill instructors in 2011.

6.5 million, good price yardstick for a murdered Asian.

Originally Posted by BobR

Originally Posted by Bobcock

Originally Posted by BobR

certainly a spoiled brat who thought he was too special to be treated as recruits are in basic training.

As would I though I am hardly a spoiled brat, just someone who doesn't believe in such 'Army' bullshit.

National Service is an abomination....

It's an abomination the way it's done here since the sons of the Bangkok Chinese elite are somehow exempt from it.

Same the world over, Bob. Draft dodging is a whole lot easier when you're from a privileged family. I think we've had a few Presidents in our time managed to sidestep the draft.? Allegedly, of course.

Forcefully conscripting soldiers from a civilian populace in a time of peace is a total disgrace. Archaic, unprofessional, and unnecessary. The dinosaurs who perpetuate this crap ought to be fucked off into their designated tar-pits asap.

Not only the Bangkok elite..... My sons have already been wiped from the list despite refusing to do Lor Dor. Relative in the right office in the right province.

I always told them, if they get called refuse to speak a single word of Thai whilst there. They will make sure you fail if you are a dirty foreigner.

Lots of recruits join, leave and give 25% of their salary to the Batttalion commander. They only have to turn up for official headcounts.