The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has concluded that a police officer who tragically passed away during special training was not a victim of physical abuse. Instead, his pre-existing health issues were determined to be the cause of his death. This conclusion comes after sensational claims were made on a Facebook page, which alleged that Pol Cpl Rattapong succumbed to kidney failure and heat stroke during a drill conducted by the Special Service Division (SSD).
The Facebook post stirred up a whirlwind of rumors, asserting that Rattapong’s body was returned to his family in Lamphun without an autopsy, supposedly on the orders of his commander. The post further criticized the SSD commander for allegedly not initiating a fact-finding probe, allowing the training to persist and keeping Rattapong’s death under wraps. Most alarmingly, the post claimed that officers contemplating quitting the training were savagely abused, facing beatings, kicks, and brutal stomping.
In response to these serious allegations, Deputy CIB chief Pol Maj Gen Phumin Phumphanmuang announced that CIB commander Pol Lt Gen Jirabhop Bhuridej had immediately ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. The probe revealed that the deceased officer, Pol Cpl Rattapong, had previously enrolled in anti-terrorism training at Naresuan Camp. Unfortunately, he couldn’t complete the training due to his kidney issues.
Motivated by a strong sense of determination, Rattapong signed up for a special operations course under the police commando unit. Pol Maj Gen Phumin emphasized that throughout his training, Rattapong was not subjected to any form of physical abuse or harsh treatment by his drill instructors.
It was confirmed that Rattapong was swiftly transported to Pak Kret Hospital for urgent medical care related to his known health problems when his condition deteriorated. He was subsequently transferred to the Police General Hospital, where he received continuous medical attention for about a week before he sadly passed away.
This just seems like a cover-up! How can they justify no autopsy? Smells fishy to me.
Totally agree. With all the rumors, an autopsy should be standard procedure in such cases.
They probably wanted to avoid more scrutiny. The whole thing is sketchy.
Exactly! They’re hiding something, for sure.
What’s fishy about it? The man had pre-existing conditions. It’s rare but possible to die during intense training.
Without an autopsy, we can’t be certain. Transparency is key.
If he knew he had kidney problems, why would he put himself through such intense training again?
Maybe he felt obliged to prove himself. Dedication can sometimes lead to risky decisions.
You’d think common sense would prevail. He shouldn’t have been allowed to continue with that medical history.
True, but sometimes internal pressures and job commitment overshadow one’s judgment.
Seems like the SSD is more concerned about their reputation than their officers’ welfare.
You nailed it. Institutions often brush such things under the rug to protect their image.
Once trust is broken, it’s hard to regain. They should focus on real accountability.
Or maybe the SSD did what they could within the limits of the situation. Not everything is a conspiracy.
It’s heartbreaking. His determination was commendable, but someone should have stopped him from jeopardizing his health.
Personal responsibility is important too. He should have known his limits.
Sometimes in these positions, people feel compelled to push their boundaries, even if it’s life-threatening.
People love to jump to conclusions! The investigation cleared up most of the doubts. Let’s not sensationalize.
Why should we trust the ‘official’ investigation? There’s more to this than they’re admitting.
Because it’s their job to do a thorough investigation? We can’t distrust every official statement.
Given their past records, public skepticism is justified.
Rattapong wanted to serve his country despite his health issues. That’s both brave and tragic.
True, his commitment is inspiring. But there should be mechanisms to prevent such tragedies.
Training facilities need better health screening processes to ensure the safety of participants.
I feel so sorry for his family. They must be devastated and now there’s all this controversy.
Facebook is not the place for launching such serious accusations without solid evidence.
But social media is where whistleblowers bring attention to issues that otherwise get ignored.
It’s concerning how leadership might misuse their power. Transparency is critical for trust.
Medically speaking, underlying health conditions in such high-stress environments can definitely lead to fatal outcomes.
But should the facility have allowed him to continue knowing his condition?
In hindsight, it appears to be an oversight, but individual determination can overshadow medical advice.
It’s tragic and infuriating how his death could have been avoidable if there were stricter health protocols.
The same protocols keeping people safe should have prevented his participation in such rigorous drills.
We shouldn’t undervalue someone’s will to serve, but we mustn’t let bravery blind us to health risks.