A 56-year-old Thai man known as Somchai is on the run after his series of violent incidents left residents of Chumphon in fear. Police attempted to arrest him at his home but found he had fled, leaving behind 194 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition.

 

A warrant for Somchai's arrest was issued on April 18 following numerous threats to kill locals and officials. His violent tendencies came to a climax when he blocked a road and pointed a shotgun at 30-year-old Chayapha during a disagreement. Although a shot was fired, no one was hurt. 

 

The community believes Somchai's hostility may be related to an unresolved property dispute. Montri, a relative, narrated that despite no personal friction between them, Somchai had threatened to shoot his family. He suggested that the conflict might be triggered by modifications Somchai made to the inherited property against agreed-upon terms.

 

Locals have been holding back from reporting Somchai's threats due to his previous cycles of arrest and release. The threat level escalated to a point where residents fear leaving their homes. Somchai has also threatened local leaders, instigating concern amongst officials.

 

Somchai's violent behavior, some attribute to his untreated bipolar disorder — includes damaging an official's car and attacking a police checkpoint with a machete. Notably, he was seen heavily armed and has even installed CCTV cameras to evade the police.

 

The local community and authorities are calling for Somchai to surrender and face his charges in court.

 

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-- 2024-04-26

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17 hours ago, webfact said:

The local community and authorities are calling for Somchai to surrender and face his charges in court.

Pop in the station when you have a moment to spare ?

19 hours ago, webfact said:

 

A 56-year-old Thai man known as Somchai is on the run after his series of violent incidents left residents of Chumphon in fear. Police attempted to arrest him at his home but found he had fled, leaving behind 194 rounds of .22 calibre ammunition.

 

A warrant for Somchai's arrest was issued on April 18 following numerous threats to kill locals and officials. His violent tendencies came to a climax when he blocked a road and pointed a shotgun at 30-year-old Chayapha during a disagreement. Although a shot was fired, no one was hurt. 

 

The community believes Somchai's hostility may be related to an unresolved property dispute. Montri, a relative, narrated that despite no personal friction between them, Somchai had threatened to shoot his family. He suggested that the conflict might be triggered by modifications Somchai made to the inherited property against agreed-upon terms.

 

Locals have been holding back from reporting Somchai's threats due to his previous cycles of arrest and release. The threat level escalated to a point where residents fear leaving their homes. Somchai has also threatened local leaders, instigating concern amongst officials.

 

Somchai's violent behavior, some attribute to his untreated bipolar disorder — includes damaging an official's car and attacking a police checkpoint with a machete. Notably, he was seen heavily armed and has even installed CCTV cameras to evade the police.

 

The local community and authorities are calling for Somchai to surrender and face his charges in court.

 

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-- 2024-04-26

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One of those morons. Lock him in

Seems like a lot of dangerous incidents had to happen before the police slowly decided to act.

6 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Pop in the station when you have a moment to spare ?

 

1 hour ago, soalbundy said:

Seems like a lot of dangerous incidents had to happen before the police slowly decided to act.

It’s the RTP’s MO: sit on their backsides playing on their phones, kindly requesting the criminal(s) to turn themselves in. Heaven forbid they should have to leave their comfy airconditioned offices and go out into the heat. 

Would be nice to know what part of Chumphon this happened in