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Police Investigation Launched Following Viral Video in Khon Kaen
Authorities in Ban Pet, Khon Kaen, are investigating a viral video showing a patrol officer striking a teenager's head.
According to a report by Khaosod Online on August 1, 2026, the Ban Pet Police Station has initiated an inquiry into a viral video circulating on social media. The footage shows a patrol officer standing beside a motorcycle and striking a teenager on the head with his left hand, causing the youth's head to turn sharply. The officer is heard asking, "How is it?"
The incident reportedly took place near the artificial beach at Nong Khot Swamp in Ban Pet, Khon Kaen. This area is known to attract large groups of young people who gather to consume alcohol, prompting local police to conduct regular patrols on Friday and Saturday nights to deter criminal activity.
Pol. Col. Phakphum Dechareungsil, Superintendent of Ban Pet Police Station, stated that he was alerted to the video by reporters. He emphasized that such behavior constitutes a disciplinary violation. The department is currently working to verify the identities of those involved and the circumstances surrounding the incident, as the short clip does not provide context regarding the cause of the confrontation. The Superintendent has ordered his deputy to gather details and confirmed that if the officer is identified as a member of his force, a formal fact-finding committee will be established. As of now, the exact date and time of the incident remain unconfirmed.
Translated from Thai.
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