Bolt Rider Murder Suspect Surrenders in Pattaya, Pleads Innocence

[webfact]

A Pattaya murder suspect surrendered himself to police on Monday following a fatal shooting that killed a Bolt rider earlier last week. The suspect, however, has said he is innocent and plans to fight the charges.

Mr. Piriyapong Nampetcharoenphon, also known as “U,” surrendered to authorities at 12:30 PM of March 4th, after the Pattaya Provincial Court issued an arrest warrant on him under suspicions of the murder of Mr. Chatchai Phaentong, a 30-year-old rider for the ride-sharing application Bolt.

 

The 30-year-old Thai man faced charges of conspiracy to commit murder with premeditation, causing serious harm to others, possession of firearms, and carrying firearms in public areas without permission.

 

Mr. Piriyapong turned himself in with the chief of the Nongprue Police Station, Pol. Col. Thawee Kudthaeng. 

 

UPDATE by Aim Tanakorn

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2024-03-05

 

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[mikebell]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Piriyapong turned himself in with the chief of the Nongprue Police Station, Pol. Col. Thawee Kudthaeng. 

Another triumph for Pattaya Plod.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Mr. Piriyapong Nampetcharoenphon, also known as “U,”

I don't blame him; it must be so time consuming when signing documents.

[hotchilli]

Well if he didn't do it he needs an airtight alibi or someone needs to start singing like a parakeet

[expat_4_life]

This lad is in deep doo doo ... even though he claims he didn't pull the trigger.

 

From the article:
"However, according to Pol. Col. Thawee, Mr. Piriyapong only admitted to being present with a group of friends on the day of the incident but maintained his innocence in the shooting. He denied any involvement in murdering the victim and pleaded for a fair and just investigation. He also cited fear and shock surrounding the events as the reason for his initial escape.

 

[digger70]

4 hours ago, expat_4_life said:

This lad is in deep doo doo ... even though he claims he didn't pull the trigger.

 

From the article:
"However, according to Pol. Col. Thawee, Mr. Piriyapong only admitted to being present with a group of friends on the day of the incident but maintained his innocence in the shooting. He denied any involvement in murdering the victim and pleaded for a fair and just investigation. He also cited fear and shock surrounding the events as the reason for his initial escape.

 

What a Laugh,   5555. Deny and they think it will go away.