The police have issued arrest warrants for two teenagers involved in the shooting death of a 43-year-old man, Phumin Pongprasert, who was shot multiple times while intervening in a youth fight. Authorities are actively searching for the suspects.
This incident occurred on the night of October 19, 2024, in Nakhon Si Thammarat. The victim was shot multiple times in the arm, chest, and abdomen, resulting in severe wounds and ultimately death while conducting a ceremonial boat procession.
Following the incident, police gathered witness testimony revealing that at least four individuals were involved, using two firearms. The identified suspects include 19-year-old Chakrit “Jack” Hua Lang, 39-year-old Michai “Camp” Aruncharitr, 26-year-old Mo “New” Hua Thanont, and 19-year-old Kai Dam.
As of October 21, 2024, police have arrested Chakrit and Michai under charges of premeditated murder and violations of the Firearms Act, after confirming their involvement in the shooting. Meanwhile, suspects Mo and Kai are under investigation for potential involvement.
Efforts to capture Chakrit and Michai are ongoing, with the cooperation of local and regional police units, who anticipate apprehending the suspects soon.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
