CCTV footage shows a man unlocking a cell door at Phon Thong police station on Saturday before two drug suspects escaped. (Photo and video from Ratchapong Suraamad Facebook account)Three policemen in Roi Et's Phon Thong district are under disciplinary investigation after a man caught on CCTV unlocked a jail cell door, allowing two drug suspects to escape. Pol Col Wichai Thawairuek, the Phon Thong police station chief, said on Sunday a committee has been formed to probe Pol Sen Sgt Maj Chalad Naen-udon, Pol Sen Sgt Maj Kimhun Sunthararak and Pol Sen Sgt Maj Preecha Khmjumjung, Manager Online reported. The suspects walk out of the cell, give the women an extended hug, and then simply walk away. Pol Sn Sgt Maj Chalad stated that he opened the cell door to collect the garbage inside, according to Manager Online.

Source: Bangkok Post May 21, 2017 11:15 UTC