The Royal Thai Air Force imprisoned and set up a committee to investigate soldiers on duty who were excessively violent.

A spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force revealed that he had ordered the detention of duty officers for excessively punishing conscripts. While the person who was attacked actually admitted to drinking alcohol in a government office. The Air Force commander ordered the establishment of an investigation committee to expedite clarification to the public. Air Vice Marshal Boonlert Andara, spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force Revealing the case of 4 regular soldiers belonging to the 1st Battalion, Air Force Command, being punished excessively and not in accordance with the government's punishment guidelines, Air Chief Marshal Phanpakdee Pattanakul, Commander of the Air Force, was aware of the matter. already and ordered an urgent investigation of the facts and clarification to the public. This is because the Air Force has a clear policy and always emphasizes not to physically harm soldiers or punish them beyond reason. 'The Air Force has always placed great importance on improving the quality of life of act ive duty soldiers. If the results of the investigation reveal that there has been an action that violates the policy will be punished according to regulations without exception Currently investigating the conduct of officers assigned to the 1st Battalion, Yothin Air Command. and disciplinary action was taken by being confined to the Royal Thai Air Force Prison for 15 days and appointing an investigation committee. As for the four regular soldiers who were punished, they have been sent for treatment at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital. and admitted to committing the crime of drinking alcohol in a government office,' said an Air Force spokesman. Said.-313. Source: Thai News Agency