Nonthaburi Police 'Robocop' Cremated After Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Nonthaburi police officer Senior Sergeant Major Thanawat Khaikaew, known as 'Robocop,' was cremated in Kalasin on October 22 after dying in a motorcycle crash on October 19. A sedan suddenly cut in front of him, causing a fatal collision. About 30 colleagues attended the ceremony, and he was posthumously promoted two salary grades for two years.
Senior Sergeant Major Thanawat Khaikaew, nicknamed 'Robocop Muang Nonthaburi,' was cremated on October 22 at Wat Ban Bueng in Kalasin's Kamalasai District. Bang Sri Muang Police Station Superintendent Pol. Lt. Col. Phumisit Tangwiththaya presided alongside Deputy Superintendent Pol. Capt. Anuchit Amatayasombat and about 30 officers and police families. Thanawat, the station's patrol unit chief, died on the evening of October 19 when a sedan abruptly turned in front of his motorcycle, leaving him unable to brake in time. Colleagues and commanders expressed deep sorrow at losing a promising officer. He was posthumously awarded a two-grade, two-year salary promotion by his commanding officer.