Traffic Police Officers Wrongly Assault Innocent Driver at Checkpoint.

Bangkok: Seven Central Traffic Police officers have come under scrutiny after allegedly attacking an innocent driver during a routine checkpoint operation intended to test for alcohol on Prasertmanukit Road. The victim's family has filed a formal complaint against the officers, citing excessive force and wrongful arrest. According to Thai News Agency, the incident occurred at approximately 2:14 a.m. when the victim, a young man driving through the checkpoint, was mistakenly identified by the officers. The victim's sister reported the incident to the Central Investigation Bureau's Complaint Center, detailing how her brother complied with the alcohol test, which returned negative results, allowing him to proceed. However, shortly after leaving the checkpoint, he was pursued by three police motorcycles and a pickup truck, forced out of his vehicle, and subjected to physical assault despite his resistance and lack of any wrongdoing. The family, convinced that the police's actions were unjustified, took their gr ievance to the Bang Khen Metropolitan Police Station. The police officers involved have admitted to the mistaken arrest, and the family is demanding accountability, seeking compensation for medical expenses, legal prosecution, and the dismissal of the officers from service. Their complaint with the Central Investigation Bureau is driven by concerns over receiving fair treatment in the judicial process. Pol. Maj. Gen. Surachet Bandit, commander of the Traffic Police, has responded by establishing a fact-finding committee and temporarily reassigning the officers to the Traffic Police Operations Center. He acknowledged the officers' attempt to track down a vehicle that reportedly bypassed the checkpoint but confirmed that they mistakenly intercepted a similar-looking vehicle. The victim was hospitalized following the incident, and although the police issued an apology, the family remains resolute in pursuing legal action. The investigation continues to determine if excessive force was utilized during the arrest , with the relatives holding the right to seek legal recourse as they see fit.