Police Family Initiative: We Don't Abandon Our Own - Supporting Officers Injured in Nakhon Ratchasima Shooting
The Royal Thai Police's "Police Family: We Don't Abandon Our Own" program provides ongoing medical and financial support to Sergeant Major Kritsada Karun, who was critically injured in a 2020 Nakhon Ratchasima shooting, including surgery co
On May 2, 2025, Deputy National Police Commander General Kornchai Klaokluang announced that the Royal Thai Police prioritizes ongoing care for officers injured in the line of duty under the 'Police Family: We Don't Abandon Our Own' program. The initiative is providing continuous assistance to Sergeant Major Kritsada Karun, a member of the 2nd Special Operations Company of the Counter-Terrorism Unit, who was seriously wounded in a shooting incident at Terminal 21 shopping mall in Nakhon Ratchasima on February 9, 2020.
General Kornchai has been personally visiting and providing encouragement since 2025 through the present, overseeing medical monitoring, healthcare expense coverage, and family welfare support to ensure the officer can live with dignity and improved quality of life. The program provides monthly financial assistance of 2,000 baht, along with coverage for a titanium skull replacement surgery costing 68,000 baht to relieve the family's financial burden.
Additionally, the police have installed extra air conditioning units at the officer's residence at the Police Aviation Division welfare quarters in Thonburi, Bangkok—completed on April 30, 2025—to maintain optimal cooling 24/7 and create a proper recovery environment. This comprehensive care reflects the National Police Office's commitment to long-term support for injured officers and their families, embodying the principle that 'the police family never abandons anyone' and aligns with Deputy Commander Kornchai's personal philosophy of never leaving anyone behind.
