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Tragic death of Thai police recruit prompts investigation into training methods

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A tragic incident occurred during a police training exercise, leading to the death of a 26 year old recruit. The incident took place at Than Muk Camp in Sadao district, Songkhla province.

After the recruit, Pakorn, also known as Byte, collapsed during a 10-kilometre run on Monday, October 9 his instructor ordered him to complete the run, leading to his death the following morning. The instructor, identified as Lieutenant Panyavuthi, is now under investigation.

Pakorn joined the Border Patrol Police (BPP) and began his training at the Than Muk Camp, or Special Training Unit 9, on October 1. His training was cut short when he collapsed after completing 6 kilometres of a 10-kilometre run, reported Sanook. Despite his evident physical distress, his instructor, Lieutenant Panyavuthi, ordered him to complete the run. The recruit’s death occurred the…

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