Bangkok, March 8th, 2025 — Justice Minister Pol. Col. Tawee Sodsong and Klong Prem Central Prison officials confirmed the death of former police chief Thitisan “Joe Ferrari” Utthanaphon.

Joe Ferrari and subordinates get life imprisonment for torturing suspect to death

Initial reports indicate he died by hanging himself with a 30-40 cm towel tied to his cell door’s bars. He was found sitting with his legs extended, and CCTV footage shows no one entered his cell except staff delivering medication.

Joe Ferrari had been held in solitary and protective confinement at his request for two months after conflicts with other inmates stemming from his prior prominence and being a target of other prisoners. He had also previously accused prison staff of assaulting him in January, resulting in bruised ribs.

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By Kittisak Phalaharn
TPNNational