Bangkok: Wirote has raised concerns regarding the whereabouts of “Nong Mei’s” organs and the accountability of those involved. He criticized the military court’s decision to impose a sentence of 4 months and 16 days for assault and another offense causing death, questioning at what point the organs went missing or if they were never present.

According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a party-list MP and deputy leader of the Prachachon Party, and chairman of the House of Representatives Military Affairs Committee, has addressed the case of Nong Mei’s death. Mr. Phakphong Tanyakan, a first-year cadet at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, mentioned that representatives from Phramongkutklao Hospital were invited to discuss forensic evidence, which showed a request for the return of internal organs. However, the DNA did not match Nong Mei’s. A police report was suggested, and an investigation will be conducted to determine the current status of the case. Additionally, an inquiry into the military court’s verdict of only four months and 16 days in prison will be made, as it likely pertains solely to assault. Reckless conduct resulting in death may not have been prosecuted, highlighting the need for an investigation into possible judicial errors.

Mr. Wirote emphasized the necessity of a thorough investigation into the missing organs, involving both forensic and scientific methods to verify their absence. He noted the family’s concerns about the benefits of organ removal, suggesting it serves the pursuit of justice by providing crucial evidence in court. The missing evidence has significantly affected the justice process and led to widespread criticism. He confirmed that the absence of Nong Mei’s organs has greatly impacted the case.

The responsibility for the missing organs, if confirmed, needs to be addressed. The investigation should hold accountable the police overseeing the case and Phramongkutklao Hospital, responsible for the forensic process. Questions persist about whether the organs were truly lost and why non-matching DNA organs were returned to the family. Such errors are deemed unacceptable, and it’s expected that a reputable hospital like Phramongkutklao would not make such mistakes.

Mr. Wirote questioned the public’s concerns regarding the 4 months and 16 days sentence, wondering what specific offense the Supreme Court verdict addressed. He inquired at what point negligence resulting in death was removed from consideration or if it was never included. This issue relates to the Military Court Act, specifically Section 49, which grants the military court prosecutor the discretion to indict or not, limiting Nong Mei’s mother’s ability to pursue charges independently.