Instruct commanders to closely monitor personnel

Internal Affairs


34th Military Circle, “Suthin” points out that soldiers were stressed and used guns to threaten villagers. It’s a personal matter. non-structural Urge commanders at all levels to strictly monitor Prepare to discuss weapons possession

Mr. Suthin Khlangsaeng, Minister of Defense Mentioning the case of meeting soldiers They caused many incidents, including using a gun to threaten the other party and shooting and injuring a teenager, saying they were talking to each other. This is a personal matter first and foremost. However, commanders at every level must monitor their subordinates. Be strict about discipline If you are strict about discipline, there will be no chance of causing a crime. Even though he was in possession of a gun, he did not cause a crime. Therefore, it must be directed to the commander. When there is a proposal that measures for the use and possession of weapons must be adjusted, action must be taken.

As for the news reports, the perpetrator was under stress. Weapons maintenance measures mus
t be reviewed. To prevent a repeat of the Korat sergeant’s crazy incident or not? The Minister of Defense said that stress can happen to every organization. Not only for soldiers Civil servants from other ministries The general public is stressed and this kind of thing often happens. Therefore, soldiers with a large number of personnel are no different from citizens. It is not yet considered a structural problem. But it’s a personal problem. which the commander must be carefully monitored Look into the mental state of your subordinates as well as what causes stress, management, command or debt. These things must be corrected.

When asked if the Ministry of Defense is different from other agencies. Because the officers had weapons in their hands, Mr. Suthin said that this must be monitored by supervisors. Will there be a review of the use of weapons and the possession of weapons by military personnel? The working group will discuss and measures will come out later.

Source: Thai News Agency