Police Officer Caught Using Drugs During Online Training
A Phatthalung police officer was caught using drugs on camera during an online training session attended by 259 officers, with witnesses reporting the incident to commanders for investigation and potential disciplinary action.
On August 13, news outlets reported from Phatthalung Province that Region 9 Provincial Police Office conducted a training program for police officers at the platoon commander and deputy supervisor level on August 10. A total of 259 officers from Region 9 Provincial Police participated via Zoom or VTV online system.
During the training session, a police officer stationed in Phatthalung Province was observed using drugs on camera while a trainer was delivering a lecture. Multiple officers attending the online session witnessed the incident and could not tolerate the behavior. They took screenshots and reported the matter to their commanders and requested media investigation.
Reporters visited Thale Noi Police Station in Phatthalung Province to interview Police Major Ransit Munjit, the station commander, but he was not available as he was attending a senior management training program.
Police Colonel Chaowalit Liangsuphong, Phatthalung Provincial Police Commander, disclosed that upon learning of the incident through online media, he ordered the Thale Noi commander to expedite the investigation and fact-finding. If evidence is confirmed, decisive disciplinary action will be taken.
Reporters also noted that the officer in question previously worked in Trang Province and had been transferred to Thale Noi Police Station in Phatthalung for two years. He has a history of drug-related behavior and had previously mortgaged government firearms and a government vehicle. However, he reportedly received continued assistance from his superiors and was never subjected to disciplinary proceedings.
