Justice for Tia Morchor: Officer’s Sentence Increased in Tragic Chiang Mai University Case

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The turn of the New Year was marked with a significant reminder as a photo of the beloved Tia Morchor made waves across social media. This charming canine had been the heart and soul of Chiang Mai University, a furry friend to all—until tragedy struck. On the 13th of January, 2025, the Appeal Court was set to deliver a crucial verdict—a ruling awaited with bated breath by anyone who knew of Tia.

In a dramatic twist worthy of a courtroom thriller, the Court of Appeal decided to up the ante on the punishment for a police officer convicted of a shocking crime. The officer, whose identity remains veiled in official secrecy, was sentenced to a year and four months in the confines of a prison cell, stripped of any suspended sentence considerations. Moreover, a monetary compensation of 100,000 baht was ordered for the university, to whom Tia was more than just a ward—it was family.

Tia, an endearing mixed-breed ambler of the university’s hallways and green patches, was affectionately recognized as the university’s unofficial mascot. Always ready for adventure, Tia delighted in attending campus events and even led new students on the revered traditional walk up Doi Suthep. A name evoking fondness, ‘Tia’ meant ‘short’ in Thai, while ‘Morchor’ playfully abbreviated Chiang Mai University in the local lingo.

The chilling tale unfolded when a police officer, associated with a Border Patrol unit in San Sai district, found himself at the center of an investigation. Media whispers suggested he was Pol Cpl Prinya Panyaburt, yet such assertions hung in the air without official confirmation. The officer faced suspension in light of the grievous incident back in May 2020 when Tia, then a lively and wise 8-year-old, vanished from the campus only to be found lifeless with a fractured skull days later.

Eyewitnesses in the form of campus security footage revealed a heart-wrenching betrayal—a trusted protector escorting an unsuspecting Tia away on his motorcycle. The officer claimed it was a tragic accident, that Tia leaped off and met its end accidentally. However, this narrative failed to convince. The initial criminal court decision handed down a sparse six-month sentence focusing solely on animal cruelty and dismissed other charges, including theft.

Not ones to let justice elude them, the diligent folks at the Watchdog Thailand Foundation took a stand. They argued fiercely that Tia wasn’t a mere stray but a cherished member of the university fabric and demanded retribution, escalating the matter to the Appellate Stage. Their efforts bore fruit: the Appeal Court concurred, reinstating the theft charge, demanding reparations, and extending the officer’s sentence to 16 solemn months.

The ruling erupted into a crescendo of applause and relief among the dog-loving populace and guardians of animal rights. “#justiceserved,” declared a victorious Watchdog Thailand Foundation on social media, echoing the sentiment of Tia’s hordes of fans who flooded their beloved mascot’s Facebook page with gratitude and relief. In an emotional outpour, Ubolphan Nonthaburi, a benefactor of the same spirit that animated Tia, penned heartfelt thanks to all who stood for justice, acknowledging that fairness still walks hand in hand with compassion.

And so, as the year unfolds, Tia Morchor’s memory remains enshrined, not just in sentences and hashtags, but in every corner of the university where he once tread with innocent aplomb—a reminder that sometimes, justice truly wins the day.