
A enlisted man claimed that his superior used a mobile app to force him to operate as a ride-hailing driver, claiming that the change was to assist him make extra money.
The man, whose name was kept secret, disclosed to local media on Thursday that he had been transferred from Udon Thani to Bangkok on the purchases of , a lieutenant battalion chief of Wing 23, in order to generate more income.
The man reportedly faced pressure to fulfill a daily limit of 2, 500 to 3, 000 baht, which included threats that he would not be able to return home if he failed, making him work about 20 hours per day.
He became exceedingly stressed and sought assistance from the” Saimai Tong Rod” activist group in order to find a way out. He felt that this was not part of his work as a conscripted man whose position should be focused on education.
A fact-finding commission has been established, according to the Royal Thai Air Force, who has since issued a statement. In the event that the inquiry’s findings are not conclusive, the highly respected officer has been partially fired. If found innocent, he may face legal and administrative proceedings in accordance with the law.
The air force has assured the man of his health and is currently residing him at the Air Force Command office in Bangkok until it is determined that it is safe for him to return to his unique system in Udon Thani.