Thread: 400K Baht Donated For Noodle Vendor Shot By Off Duty Policeman

PHUKET: The campaign recently founded by a Phuket expat to help the noodle vendor who was shot and paralysed on Bangla Road by a drunken off duty policeman has raised almost B400,000 in just one week.



Mr Aroon Thongplab, who is married with two young children, was shot by Cpl Pornthep Channarong on Patong’s main nightlife entertainment street in the early hours of Feb 23.

Pornthep’s errant shot hit Mr Aroon’s spine and subsequently paralysed him. He has been receiving ongoing care in hospital ever since.

Phuket resident Eric Smulders was so moved with the plight of Mr Aroon, 25, that he founded a donation drive in conjunction with AC Legal Advisors to assist him and his family.

The site went live on May 14 and as of last Friday (May 21) had raised B394,907.97 from a total of 50 donations predominantly from the expat community, many of whom chose to remain anonymous.

The only compensation provided to Mr Aroon and his family by the Royal Thai Police thus far is B20,000, received in February. Mr Aroon’s wife Kulthida Chananan has sought further assistance but nothing has been forthcoming.

“This man’s life and that of his wonderful family have been destroyed and he will need help for a long time,” Mr Smulders told The Phuket News on May 14.

“The family needs to rent a larger room as where they currently stay is just too small. They also need to pay for medical supplies, diapers, regular nursing care, and more.”

Mr Smulders presently estimates that the family, the couple have one young daughter and a baby boy, will need at least B25,000 per month, much of that just for rent.

Pornthep, who was stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force following the unprovoked attack, has been charged with attempted murder, carrying a firearm in a public area without necessary reason, and firing a weapon in a public area.

On Wednesday (May 19) he was denied the right to post bail by The Phuket Provincial Court.

“As Pornthep had confessed to what he did, the court said they had no reason to release him,” commented Bangkok-based lawyer Kerdphol Kaewkerd, who is providing free legal assistance to Mrs Kulthida.

“Pornthep told the court that he wanted to be temporarily released so that he could find ways to raise money to provide financial relief to Mr Aroon’s family,” added Mr Kerdphol.

“He also told the court that he wanted to return guns and other equipment which he kept in his house to the Royal Thai Police. His parents could not find them, so he wanted to do it himself.”

The court, however, denied his request and will hear witness testimonies and examine the defendant’s confession on June 28.

The donation drive to assist Mr Aroon and his family is ongoing. Anyone wishing to make a contribution can do so directly to:

Account Name: Ms Kuntita Chananan
Account Number: 674 0397010
Bank Name: Bangkok Bank
Swift Code: BKKBTHBK

“After you make the transfer please inform me via email tum@aclegaladvisors.com, by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted.

Campaign to help paralysed noodle vendor raises almost B400k

Originally Posted by cyrille

“He also told the court that he wanted to return guns and other equipment which he kept in his house to the Royal Thai Police. His parents could not find them, so he wanted to do it himself.”

Yeah, right.

Of course, the significance of the source of the donations, largely from expats, will be of no concern to the wider Thai public who essentially couldn't give a flying fuck about the poor man.

There is scarcely a day that goes past in this stinking swamp of a country that one is not repelled by their ghastly society.

Fuck 'em.

Police department budget and the shooter's assets should be the main support providers.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

There is scarcely a day that goes past in this stinking swamp of a country that one is not repelled by their ghastly society.

Fuck 'em.

Can you imagined being in your 70's, and this is how jolly and content you are in your retirement.

Originally Posted by cyrille

“Pornthep told the court that he wanted to be temporarily released so that he could find ways to raise money to provide financial relief to Mr Aroon’s family,” added Mr Kerdphol.

“He also told the court that he wanted to return guns and other equipment which he kept in his house to the Royal Thai Police. His parents could not find them, so he wanted to do it himself.”

The things a trapped rat will come out with.

Originally Posted by cyrille

The only compensation provided to Mr Aroon and his family by the Royal Thai Police thus far is B20,000

Hardly surprising, knowing the RTP.


Knew the wife of a guy that ended up paralyzed by the actions of a civil servant back home, and the payout was 3 million euros, 15+ years ago.

(3 years later and she was nicely set up with her new fella in a nice big house with merc.)

Just for background, this appeal was started by a Phuket based and business owner Expat. He commited to match any and all donations up to a maximim of 100,000 baht. That the appeal has trebled (including that matching element). Decent thing to do, and the admin has been spot on. I donated and received this email from the lawyer. FYI, the lawyers involvement is for transparency only.

Dear Khun XXXXXX,

On behalf of Khun Aroon and his family, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for your donation. Your kindness is much appreciated.


Regards,
Tum

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Of course, the significance of the source of the donations, largely from expats, will be of no concern to the wider Thai public who essentially couldn't give a flying fuck about the poor man.

There is scarcely a day that goes past in this stinking swamp of a country that one is not repelled by their ghastly society.

Fuck 'em.

how much did you donate then, Sausages? Or do you consider yourself Thai these days? You are certainly as petty

So far, around 10 million, you stupid cvunt.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

So far, around 10 million, you stupid cvunt.

claiming glory/credit for other expatriates donations to this fellow is little better than those stolen Valor thieves that pretend to have been military personnel

You dim-witted buffoon, you missed the point.

What an arse.

Here you go The Gent, this should pull you out of misery and cheer you up (assuming that's even possible)



#theycanthurtyouanymore.

Could be a good 'fixer upper' for him and the wingman.

^And he'd be able to hire his own security guard

And add a deli counter, obviously.

Sic transit gloria mundi.

A good place back in the early Noughties.

The local version here in Pattaya is far better and sells a decent menu. It was doing really well with Chink walk-ins but COVID has screwed it to the point that when it was serving alcohol before the current prohibition customers were outnumbered by staff. They do not as a policy offer a happy hour discount and suffer accordingly.

The door security are human and are able to distinguish between food that can be consumed as a convenience and provender that requires preparation.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Could be a good 'fixer upper' for him and the wingman.

Probably would need to line up a free ducks first.

Originally Posted by cyrille

Could be a good 'fixer upper' for him and the wingman.

But will he be able to watch the turds bobbing by in the "cerulean" seas, which is a significant part of his day?

But what would you know, 'Arry? You're a migrant worker at the arse end of his undistinguished life soon to subside into ignominy and utter irrelevance but who ekes out his existence through expeditions to a country offering a refuge for his mediocrity and failing libido.

But what would you know, Sausages? You're a migrant retiree at the arse end of your undistinguished life soon to subside into ignominy and utter irrelevance but while you eke out your existence in a country offering a refuge for your mediocrity and failing libido, while making excuses about a wingman and ducks not in a row is quite pathetic.

And right on cue, 'ere comes 'Arry's wingman, the resident oaf practising his simian grunts as he nurses his dick pondering his next rut when he can spare the cash. Monkey see, monkey do, eh?

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

But what would you know, 'Arry? You're a migrant worker at the arse end of his undistinguished life soon to subside into ignominy and utter irrelevance but who ekes out his existence through expeditions to a country offering a refuge for his mediocrity and failing libido.

Yeah, good innit?

I can choose where I go and when.

And I'm vaccinated with a proper vaccine.

Originally Posted by TheRealKW

You're a migrant retiree at the arse end of your undistinguished life soon to subside into ignominy and utter irrelevance

He subsided into that a long time ago.