spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force explain training details Confirmed that new recruits are not punished for blindness as reported.
Air Chief Marshal Praphas Sornchaidee, spokesman for the Royal Thai Air Force Revealing the case of the clip being published on social media. and media coverage of news referring to a soldier under the Royal Thai Air Force Command Cried that he was punished until he was blind, by now Air Chief Marshal Alongkorn Wannarot was aware of the matter and ordered an urgent investigation into the facts. Ready to clarify to the public to show transparency. by wanting the society to listen carefully Because the Air Force has a clear policy and always emphasizes that there will be no physical harm to soldiers or excessive punishment during training. It also pays attention to improving the quality of life of active duty soldiers. However, if the results of the investigation find that there is an action that is contrary to the said policy There will be punishment according to the regulations without exception. By examining preliminary information from related parties, the following details were found:
On May 15, 2023, the aforementioned soldier Report to receive training at the new military training unit. Royal Thai Air Force Center Royal Thai Air Force Command and informed the staff that he had a lazy eye disease
Then, on May 16-17, 2023, there was a preliminary practice, such as straight postures, postures according to rest regulations. gesture of respect and various clerical operations. Therefore, he was allowed to rest by sleeping on a field bed in the training unit's tent. Pending treatment rights for free treatment
and on May 18, 2023, was admitted to the Royal Thai Air Force Hospital (Sikan), Royal Thai Air Force Medical Department with a lot of pain in the eye sockets on both sides, burning eyes, tears flowing, rarely opening the eyes which referred to that he had been since childhood The doctor at the Royal Thai Air Force Hospital (Si Kan) diagnosed him with lazy eye disease. His eyesight has dim vision in both eyes. and treated according to symptoms along with planning to continue the treatment by sending to see a specialist ophthalmologist at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital Royal Thai Air Force Medical Department And finally made an appointment to send to Thammasat Chalermprakiet Hospital for further examination.
Throughout that period, this soldier did not attend any training. And the training unit has arranged a buddy to take care of all the time. Including eating, going to the bathroom and other daily activities, as well as facilitating transportation to see a doctor at every appointment
In addition, during a computed tomography of the brain to determine the cause of visual impairment. Another small tumor in the brain was detected. which is currently in the process of treatment as well The Air Force Training Unit has informed the details to parents (mothers) earlier. And the parents have acknowledged and agreed to let the training unit be the caretaker while performing the treatment. And waiting for discharge, which has legal procedures that will take some time to complete.
“For news issues that arise It may be caused by anxiety and not understanding the various processes, even though the training unit has ensured that soldiers have access to medical services and receive continuous treatment which the commanding officer has assigned the relevant person to understand the parents and the additional soldiers From the examination of the assault from both the instructor and the troops stationed in the same rotation. The Air Force would like to confirm that there was no physical harm or excessive punishment of soldiers, ”said an Air Force spokesman.
An Air Force spokesman said that Air Chief Marshal Alongkorn Wannarot, Air Force Commander Gives great importance to improving the quality of life of active duty soldiers. By taking care to receive rights, welfare, including improving the living environment, necessary facilities. to strengthen the morale of the work and incentivize them to serve in the Air Force after discharge with-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency