The Commander of Region 4 Police has instructed the relevant department to establish a committee to investigate the facts concerning a Deputy Superintendent who allegedly struck a woman’s head with a bottle inside a restaurant, emphasizing that the process will be handled transparently and fairly for all parties.
At 08:30 on 28 February 2026, Pol. Lt. Gen. Santi Chainiramai, Commander of Region 4 Police, spoke to the media about a video circulating on social media involving a police officer at the Deputy Superintendent level from Roi Et Provincial Police. The officer was reportedly involved in a fight inside a restaurant in Buadang District, Chaiyaphum Province, on 24 February at about 22:10. He said he had ordered the Commander of Roi Et Provincial Police to investigate whether the police officer shown in the video is indeed from Roi Et Provincial Police. If confirmed, a committee should be formed to investigate the facts and ensure fairness to all parties.
The Region 4 Commander further said that the Commander of Roi Et Provincial Police has reported that Nong Buadang Police Station in Chaiyaphum, where the incident occurred, notified Roi Et Police that officers responded to a report of a fight inside a restaurant with injuries. The officers inspected the scene and advised the parties involved to file complaints with the authorities.. Investigation
The investigators at Nong Buadang Police Station, Chaiyaphum, have pressed charges against the police officer.. Police officerThe accused officer has been informed of the charge of jointly assaulting another person causing bodily and mental harm. However, the accused denies all allegations. The case is currently under legal investigation. Chaiyaphum Provincial Police have reported this criminal case involving a police officer to the officer’s department.
Regarding the criminal proceedings, the local investigators have the authority to handle the case fairly without discrimination, regardless of the accused’s rank or status. Disciplinary proceedings are being conducted simultaneously by Roi Et Provincial Police, which have formed a fact-finding committee to determine whether the officer’s actions violated police regulations or discipline.Violateregulations or police discipline. If wrongdoing is found, strict disciplinary action will follow without favoritism toward the officer.
"I affirm that the Royal Thai Police places great importance on the ethical standards of police officers, with transparency, fairness, and adherence to the law being fundamental, to uphold the public's trust and confidence in the police organization."