Delivery man shot by police for wearing a helmet inside a shopping mall

A Khlong Luang Police Station officer shot an unarmed parcel delivery man after he violated safety measures by wearing a motorcycle helmet inside a bank in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. Incredibly, some members of the public believe the officer was right to shoot the defenceless man, stating he was ensuring the safety of others in a public place.

The delivery man, 27 year old Arkorn Yuenyong, yesterday was shot in his left foot at about 5.30pm by Deputy Traffic Inspector Phantae Buawichaisin. Arkorn was swiftly taken to the hospital by emergency rescue officials. His motorcycle, a black Honda Wave, without a registration plate was found in front of the Big C supermarket.

The confrontation reportedly arose over Arkorn’s refusal to comply with the police officer’s orders to remove his half-face helmet inside the shopping mall. The order follows measures…