Cop who killed doctor on zebra crossing gets sentenced to just over one year

13 Sept 11:45 Key points summarised by AI

Thai court sentenced police officer Norawit Buadok to one year and 15 days in prison, plus a 4,000 baht fine, for reckless driving that killed eye doctor Waraluck Supawatjariyakul on a zebra crossing.
Buadok was convicted of multiple offenses, including speeding and failing to stop, but was granted ฿200,000 bail and released pending an appeal.
The high-profile case ignited public outrage over road safety in Thailand, prompting demands for stricter penalties and improvements to pedestrian crossings.
The victim's family has filed a separate civil lawsuit, seeking 72 million baht in compensation from Buadok and the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

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