Police intensify search for Sia Paeng accomplice after unsuccessful house raid

Police recently surrounded the house of an individual known as Jakkree Pannoi, or Big, but failed to locate him. His wife was detained and questioned to establish links to the Chaowalit Thongduang case. Jakkree’s wife denied any involvement.

Meanwhile, Jirawut Chumsri, or Boy, an associate of Sia Paeng, agreed to surrender today. Jakkree is believed to be an accomplice of Chaowalit, also known as Sia Paeng. Chaowalit escaped from Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital, in southern Thailand, on October 22.

Reporters revealed that following the discovery of a white Mitsubishi pickup truck, believed to be used by Jirawut to flee Maharaj Hospital, investigations intensified. The truck was abandoned in the town of Phatthalung, and the police suspected that another vehicle, driven by Jakkree, was waiting to pick up Jirawut from the location.

Officers searched the nearby area, which was a mere 5 kilometres away from the home of Sia Paeng’s elder brother, but neither Jirawut nor Jakkree were found.

Throughout the previous day and night, after the white Mitsubishi truck was discovered, the police speculated that it was Jirawut who had left the vehicle and fled in another car. They suspected this second car was driven by Jakkree or Big.

The police searched the vicinity, which was close to where the vehicle was abandoned and only 5 kilometres away from Chaowalit’s brother’s house. However, neither Jirawut nor Jakkree were located.

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod