PP backs public criticism of ruling in cadet’s death

Public criticism of the recent ruling by the 12th Military Circle Court in Prachin Buri regarding two suspects involved in the controversial death of young cadet Pakapong “Moei” Tanyakan has been growing.

- AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

Pakapong was a first-year cadet who died under suspicious circumstances following disciplinary punishment at the Armed Forces Preparatory School in 2017.

The House Committee on Armed Forces, led by People’s Party (PP) MP for Bangkok Chayaphon Satondee, who is also the committee’s spokesman, held a press briefing at parliament yesterday to criticise the ruling, adding to public claims that the military is too soft on its own accused.

The two senior cadets involved in the disciplinary session were given short prison sentences of four months and 16 days, suspended for two years. They were also fined 15,000 baht each.