By Goongnang Suksawat

 

Phuket – A suspect was arrested in Phuket after he allegedly stabbed and severely injured another man six years ago during Songkran 2017 in Prachin Buri.

 

Police from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) told the Phuket Express that they have arrested the suspect, identified only as Mr. Jirapong, 33, in front of a hotel in Sakoo, Thalang. He is being accused of attempted murder.

 

The arrest came after during the Songkran festival six years ago, while he was celebrating and drinking alcohol with his friends, he got into a fight with a teenager in Prachin Buri, Central Thailand.

 

Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/05/03/suspect-arrested-in-phuket-after-six-years-for-allegedly-stabbing-another-person-during-songkran-2017/

 

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Far away but not far enough... 

Sounds like he has a goo case for 'self defence' to me 

 

Ten friends of the other party came to attack Jirapong during the argument. They used a glass to hit Jirapong in the face who then stabbed the victim twice before speeding away.

Self-defense "possibly" but think more to it and more reporting needed. 

 

"he was celebrating and drinking alcohol with his friends" 

 

I would like to know how many friends of Mr. Jirapong there were and if it was just an all-out brawl.  More reporting......as usual!