The latest hazing scandal in the Royal Thai Navy is horrifying. A young conscript was allegedly stripped naked, blindfolded, whipped with belts, burned with lighter fluid and had hot candle wax dripped onto his body. Even his genitals were burned.
His tormentors reportedly filmed his agony and shared the clips among themselves for entertainment. Unable to endure the abuse any longer, the young man fled the camp and sought help. Public outrage forced the Navy to act. It has launched an investigation, disciplined 17 personnel and once again pledged zero tolerance for violence.
