However, a harsh, physical penalty against the trainee is not in line with the Army’s guidelines,” Winthai said. The spokesman said that according to Army guidelines, punishment varies according to the severity of disciplinary offences and ranges from probation to other penalties such as confinement, detention, or imprisonment. “The training is widely known for its intensity and brutality in order to intensively prepare the trainees for special military missions,” he said. Curiously, the clip drew a mixed response from viewers on social media. Some backed the punishment, given that training for the special force is voluntary and requires harsh and tough discipline to ensure the trainees’ mental and physical strength.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 19, 2016 18:10 UTC