Celebrity singers' father arrested for attempted murder - commando dawn raids in 12 provinces

[webfact]

Picture: Siam Rath

 

Commando forces conducted dawn raids in 12 provinces at 17 locations around 6 am yesterday morning, reported Siam Rath.

 

The raids took place in Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Samut Prakan and Chachoengsao in the central region, Chanthaburi in the east, Khon Kaen, Kalasin and Nakhon Phanom in the NE, Kanchanaburi in the west, Chiang Rai and Mae Hong Son in the north and Nakhon Sri Thammarat in the south.

 

Of particular note was an arrest warrant served on the father of celebrity singers Nicky and Mouse Janthaphan.

 

Worachet Janthaphan was arrested on Sanam Bin Nam road in Muang Nonthaburi at house # 100 in the Wiphawan housing estate after the property was surrounded.

 

Worachet was named in a warrant for the attempted murder of a trucker while he was driving.

 

The motive was unclear. The trucker had an accident after he was shot.

 

The case also involves weapons offences. 

 

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[mikebell]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Worachet was named in a warrant for the attempted murder of a trucker while he was driving.

Even for a Thai, with no regard for safety, this sounds a trifle risky.

[Misterwhisper]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

celebrity singers Nicky and Mouse Janthaphan

Here's a little clip from one of their recent concerts... which had critics and fans alike howl with delight.

 

[RichardColeman]

Boy, that's some 'weed' he is smoking !

[Burma Bill]

5 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

some 'weed' he is smoking !

Or maybe vaping???

 

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, webfact said:

Worachet was named in a warrant for the attempted murder of a trucker while he was driving.

 

The motive was unclear. The trucker had an accident after he was shot.

Drive by Thai style?

[Rhys]

... Hmmm a reason for all the prompt responses?

 

[sammieuk1]

Judging by his tee shirt it could be a crash for cash insurance scam he is operating ????