PUBLISHED: 29 Dec 2024 at 06: 24
Minister of the Social Development and Human SecurityVarawut Silpa-archahas critcised the negative treatment of disabled people like Thanakarn “Bank Lester” Kanthee, who died after consuming a large amount of alcohol on a dare during a party in Chanthaburi on Wednesday night.
” I want the Bank Lester event to be the last one. You are the handicapped people of society, whoever exploits disabled people in this way. You are a problem to society”, Mr Varawut said, adding that Thanakarn, 27, held a disability ID cards since baby.
Officers on Saturday said officials had arrested two suspects in Thanakarn’s suicide. The first was Ekkachart Meephrom, 32, sponsor of the party. He reportedly promised Thanakarn 10, 000 baht for each 350ml bottle of whisky that he finished.
Police said officers even searched Mr. Ekkachart’s home in Chanthaburi and discovered potential links between him and a gaming site.
According to Provincial Police Region 2 Commander Pol Lt Gen Yingyot Thepchamnong, Mr. Ekkachart is accused of recklessly causing the death of another individual. His loan was denied by the Chanthaburi Provincial Court.
Extra charges will be brought against Mr. Ekkachart if further suspected offences are discovered, according to the police.
The next suspect was identified as Thirawat Srirong, a 36-year-old influence. He was accused of downloading outrageous videos of Thanakarn’s alleged tease-making and importing them into a computer.
Mr Thirawat said Thanakarn broken two jars of 350ml vodka, a glass of vodka and a glass of vodka in the hope of receiving 30, 000 ringgit from Mr Ekkachart, authorities said.