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Police Arrest Ride-Sharing Driver for Shooting at Jomtien Beach

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Yesterday, a ride-sharing driver in Pattaya was arrested by the police after he fired a gun into the sea, causing panic among tourists at Jomtien Beach.

 

At approximately 2:36am, near Soi 16, the sound of gunshots disrupted the peaceful beach atmosphere. Phonchai Sang-iad, Secretary of Bang Lamung District, who was nearby and out of uniform, responded immediately to the situation.

 

He was in the area to investigate recent complaints about noise and crime at the beach when the gunshots caught his attention. Phonchai, along with other officials, rushed to the scene, where they encountered Thotchaphon Aunwong, a 29-year-old driver for a ride-sharing app. After a search, they found an HS-9 pistol, a holster, and 21 bullets on him.

 

Thotchaphon did not dispute the allegations against him. He confessed to shooting the gun into the sea for fun and stress relief. Thotchaphon also mentioned that he had more firearms at his house, but had only brought one to the beach that night.

 

Thotchaphon was taken into police custody in Pattaya for a full investigation and is likely to face multiple charges relating to his reckless use of firearms, according to Pattaya News. Phonchai and his team stressed that Thotchaphon's actions caused considerable anxiety among the beachgoers.

 

In a related incident, a 60-year-old man in Bangkok was apprehended after reportedly waving a gun around while drunk in a rented room. The arrest was executed by senior law enforcement officers, including Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, Metropolitan Police Chief, and his deputies, together with investigators from the fourth division.

 

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15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thotchaphon did not dispute the allegations against him. He confessed to shooting the gun into the sea for fun and stress relief.

Another nut-job on the loose.

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

48844602198_b3d5ec1d5c_b.jpg

 

Yesterday, a ride-sharing driver in Pattaya was arrested by the police after he fired a gun into the sea, causing panic among tourists at Jomtien Beach.

 

At approximately 2:36am, near Soi 16, the sound of gunshots disrupted the peaceful beach atmosphere. Phonchai Sang-iad, Secretary of Bang Lamung District, who was nearby and out of uniform, responded immediately to the situation.

 

He was in the area to investigate recent complaints about noise and crime at the beach when the gunshots caught his attention. Phonchai, along with other officials, rushed to the scene, where they encountered Thotchaphon Aunwong, a 29-year-old driver for a ride-sharing app. After a search, they found an HS-9 pistol, a holster, and 21 bullets on him.

 

Thotchaphon did not dispute the allegations against him. He confessed to shooting the gun into the sea for fun and stress relief. Thotchaphon also mentioned that he had more firearms at his house, but had only brought one to the beach that night.

 

Thotchaphon was taken into police custody in Pattaya for a full investigation and is likely to face multiple charges relating to his reckless use of firearms, according to Pattaya News. Phonchai and his team stressed that Thotchaphon's actions caused considerable anxiety among the beachgoers.

 

In a related incident, a 60-year-old man in Bangkok was apprehended after reportedly waving a gun around while drunk in a rented room. The arrest was executed by senior law enforcement officers, including Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, Metropolitan Police Chief, and his deputies, together with investigators from the fourth division.

 

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I don't know if it's only the heatwave which has that impact on some people 🙏

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The arrest was executed by senior law enforcement officers, including Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, Metropolitan Police Chief, and his deputies, together with investigators from the fourth division.

Why would such high ranking officials bother to get involved in such a trivial incident?  Are they after Big Joke's job?

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

At approximately 2:36am, near Soi 16, the sound of gunshots disrupted the peaceful beach atmosphere.

 

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

He was in the area to investigate recent complaints about noise and crime at the beach when the gunshots caught his attention. Phonchai, along with other officials, rushed to the scene,

So not a peaceful atmosphere otherwise why was he there ?

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

I don't know if it's only the heatwave which has that impact on some people 🙏

As the Ozzy's would say gone Troppo. 

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

As the Ozzy's would say gone Troppo. 

Thanks🥰, I didn't know. Hope to remember 🌞👏😄

2 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Thanks🥰, I didn't know. Hope to remember 🌞👏😄

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