Bangkok, Aug. 9 – From the case of a man molesting a female student. Referring to seeing the uniforms, psychiatrists point out that not all sex crimes have mental health problems.

Dr. Worat Chotpittayasunon Department of Mental Health Spokesperson Give an interview from the case of the police arresting "Jack", accused of indecent patrol of many female students. Confessed that he saw a female student uniform and couldn't resist. claimed psychiatric illness not treated that It is difficult to conclude whether there is a mental health problem or not. Must rely on further investigation by the police that used to have other behaviors such as collecting pornographic pictures of children Or have you ever committed an incident in your youth? Perhaps the group was not mentally ill at all. Sex crimes don't necessarily mean psychopaths. It might be the taste of the perpetrator. and lack of restraint

As for the issue that claims to have mental health problems do not have to be punished. Department of Mental Health Spokesperson Confirmation is a misconception for most of society. According to Section 65 of the Criminal Code, anyone who commits an offense and cannot be responsible or is unable to control himself because of a faulty mind or mental infirmity, such person shall not be punished for such offence. But if the offender can still Some sense of responsibility, still able to control oneself to some extent that person shall be punished for that offence. Whether or not the penalty is less punishable than the law is up to the court's discretion. But the essence of this section That is, the person who commits the crime must prove that he is not responsible or can control himself. from mental illness while doing wrong .-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency