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Khon Kaen Police Officers Transferred Following Alleged Assault on Teenager
Four patrol officers in Khon Kaen have been transferred and are under investigation after a video surfaced showing a physical altercation with a teenager.
On August 3, 2026, authorities in Khon Kaen province announced the transfer of four patrol officers from the Ban Pet Police Station following a viral social media video. The footage depicts an officer striking a teenage male in the face while the youth was seated on his motorcycle near Nong Khot Lake in Ban Pet, Khon Kaen.
According to Police Colonel Phakphum Decharuangsin, the superintendent of Ban Pet Police Station, the victim has filed a formal complaint. While the victim could not initially identify the specific officer involved, he has been referred to a hospital for a medical examination to document his injuries. A formal fact-finding committee, chaired by Deputy Superintendent Police Lieutenant Colonel Chontham Nilthamon, has been established to investigate the incident. The committee is tasked with concluding its report within 15 days.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights ongoing scrutiny regarding police conduct in the region. While the investigation is underway, the exact circumstances leading to the confrontation remain to be clarified by the official inquiry. The police department has publicly committed to ensuring fairness for all parties involved. Further details are expected once the committee completes its review and the victim provides a detailed statement to investigators.
Translated from Thai.
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