snoop1130 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Aroon Thongplab with his wife Kulthida Chananan and children in happier times. Photo: supplied. PHUKET:-- Local expat Eric Smulders has launched a campaign urging people to support the wife of the noodle vendor shot by a drunken off-duty Phuket police officer on Bangla Rd earlier this year. Kulthida Chananan, 26, told The Phuket News on Wednesday (May 12) that so far she has received just B20,000 from the Royal Thai Police after Cpl Pornthep Channarong, an officer with the Phuket Provincial Police at the time, shot her husband Aroon Thongplab while drunk on Patong’s main nightlife entertainment street in the early hours of Feb 23. Pornthep, who has been stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force, shot noodle vendor Mr Aroon, 25, just before 6am while Mr Aroon was returning from collecting a noodle bowl from a customer down the street. Full Story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/expat-launches-campaign-to-support-wife-of-noodle-vendor-shot-by-police-80001.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-05-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Well done that man and if I ever make it back via the sandpit I will support her to ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 2 hours ago, snoop1130 said: Pornthep, who has been stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force, shot noodle vendor Mr Aroon, 25 I hope that's not all that's going to happen to him,ruined a lovely family, just because he thought he could, no responsibility for his actions, the family need all the support they can get. regards worgeordie 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Everyone avoid Phuket .......... bad stuff happens there! 8 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Happyman108 Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 3 hours ago, BritManToo said: Everyone avoid Phuket .......... bad stuff happens there! Happen everywhere in Thailand also also many other countries...........but this is about donation and to help the victim family, not a travel warning to avoid Phuket. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post connda Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 I'd be willing to throw in if I can be assured that I'm not making some Thai lawyer's next BMW payment. 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Quote “I do not know how to handle this horrible calamity that hit our little family: we were happy and content with our simple food stall business where I helped him [husband Aroon] wherever I could, with the grandmother looking after the children. “Due to COVID Soi Bangla is closed and so is our mee [noodle] business, which before provided us with sufficient income. I cannot face all the expenses as we need to move to a larger room to accommodate my family, my grandmother and the medical needs of my husband,” Ms Kulthida said. “I am desperate for help until at least we can restart the food stall. Then with the help of the whole family we can hopefully provide for ourselves again, hopefully with my husband also helping from a wheelchair or looking after the kids,” she said. Absolutely heartbreaking. Multi-million dollar settlement in any Western country. In Thailand? 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Albert Zweistein Posted May 14, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 14, 2021 Shouldn't Pornthep be in prison ? 11 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susco Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 7 minutes ago, Albert Zweistein said: Shouldn't Pornthep be in prison ? It is already an improvement that he has been sacked. I remember a decade ago, policemen who went in the fault big time, would be forced to wear a pink hello kitty bracelet ( counterfeit one of course) for a period of time 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterBaker Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 (edited) i would caution any expat to get involved in any activism in Thailand, it may burn your ar@e Edited May 14, 2021 by MasterBaker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Excel Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 11 hours ago, BritManToo said: Everyone avoid Phuket .......... bad stuff happens there! Well, run by one of largest mafia clans in Thailand isn't it ? 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Hayduke Posted May 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2021 Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support. But…the following condition does prompt a question….. “After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted. Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations? Honest question. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucker4012 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Policeman relieved of duty and not charged with assault? Are policemen exempt from criminal charges in Thailand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 10 hours ago, connda said: I'd be willing to throw in if I can be assured that I'm not making some Thai lawyer's next BMW payment. The bank account is that of the wife, not lawyer. If you donate, you are asked to forward details to the lawyer, as this will be used by Eric Smulders who has commited to matching whatever you donate (up to a cumulative total of 100,000 baht). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagallim Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 38 minutes ago, Hayduke said: Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support. But…the following condition does prompt a question….. “After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted. Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations? Honest question. Because of Eric's commitment to match donations up to a cumulative maximum of 100,000 baht. I guess that there may be some tax relief for Eric for charity donations, though this would be minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harveyboy Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 14 hours ago, worgeordie said: I hope that's not all that's going to happen to him,ruined a lovely family, just because he thought he could, no responsibility for his actions, the family need all the support they can get. regards worgeordie don't hold your breath on that one mate .. he's got the uniform he's got the free pass only in Thailand kill someone and the worst thing that happens you lose your job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 11 hours ago, BangkokReady said: Absolutely heartbreaking. Multi-million dollar settlement in any Western country. In Thailand? 20,000 THB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, rucker4012 said: Policeman relieved of duty and not charged with assault? Are policemen exempt from criminal charges in Thailand? Attempted murder is given a pass for off-duty cops. They just get sacked and everything is then Ok. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 1 hour ago, pagallim said: Because of Eric's commitment to match donations up to a cumulative maximum of 100,000 baht. I guess that there may be some tax relief for Eric for charity donations, though this would be minor. I would feel better if Eric Smulders was commenting directly to this forum and clearly explaining the plan. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pagallim Posted May 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2021 29 minutes ago, connda said: I would feel better if Eric Smulders was commenting directly to this forum and clearly explaining the plan. I don't think Eric has to explain or justify anything other than the details contained in the article which are quite clear. I have made a contribution, and checked the name of the bank account holder, and it is indeed the wife. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tug Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Imo make an example of that disgraced ex cop totally unessary and heartbreaking my condolences to the bereaved family Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 17 hours ago, worgeordie said: I hope that's not all that's going to happen to him,ruined a lovely family, just because he thought he could, no responsibility for his actions, the family need all the support they can get. regards worgeordie The 20.000 came from Police. I wonder if the government will have more support for that family 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 3 hours ago, Hayduke said: Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support. But…the following condition does prompt a question….. “After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted. Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations? Honest question. I guess for the same reason you would want your donation tracked to insure the money goes to the correct person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dont confuse me Posted May 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted May 15, 2021 An absolute tragedy affecting the lives of many. I commend the actions of the ex pat, but shouldn't it be the responsibility of the authorities (who no doubt are devoted to their Buddhist faith) to do goodness, (Thai expression). There is absolutely no compassion or empathy for their fellow man. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender19 Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 17 hours ago, Albert Zweistein said: Shouldn't Pornthep be in prison ? Anywhere else but Thailand. Certainly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobU Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 8 hours ago, Hayduke said: Well done Eric….this is a worthy cause that any number of people could gladly support. But…the following condition does prompt a question….. “After you make the transfer please inform me via email [email protected], by LINE ID tum_jaruwan or by mobile: 081 8931647,” Ms Jaruwan noted. Why would the lawyer mentioned need to keep track of donations? Honest question. To demonstrate he is not involved in money laundering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeyai Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 I can't find where to donate , Anyone know ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMuir Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 9 minutes ago, teeyai said: I can't find where to donate , Anyone know ? At the bottom of the link. I sent 2,500. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeyai Posted May 15, 2021 Share Posted May 15, 2021 Cheers found it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 On 5/14/2021 at 5:36 PM, snoop1130 said: Pornthep, who has been stripped of his rank and dismissed from the police force, Is this why he was dismissed, to avoid the RTP paying out to the family. what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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