Justice Minister Announces Close Watch on Prisoner Who Escaped and Returned from Indonesia

[snoop1130]

 

On June 4th, 2024, Thailand's Minister of Justice, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, gave an update on the situation of Mr. Chaowalit "Pang Nanod" Thongduang. Thongduang, a convicted criminal, was recently caught in Indonesia and is in the process of being extradited to Thailand.

 

Thongduang, also known as Pang Nanod, has a previous conviction for theft and misuse of firearms. He was initially given a 21-year sentence in a prison based in Phatthalung Province, his hometown. Later, due to suspected involvement in criminal activities with the mafia while in prison, his custody was transferred to Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Prison.

 

Whilst detained in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thongduang broke free from a hospital after a shootout with the police. He fled to Indonesia, pursued by law enforcement, and managed to escape capture again. It was only after an altercation with a local woman that the Indonesian police were able to arrest him.

 

Thongduang had managed to fool authorities with a fake passport until the Indonesian police detected the forgery. Utilizing modern technology, they were able to verify his true identity.

 

Upon his return to Thailand, it is expected that Thongduang will be held in Nakhon Si Thammarat for questioning and court proceedings, and then he will likely be sent to one of Bangkok's higher security prisons. The Justice Minister plans to meet with the head of the Department of Corrections and other concerned bodies about Thongduang's final destination.

 

To prevent any harm to himself, Thongduang will be under strict monitoring by prison officers. Meanwhile, the Thai police will carry on their investigation to identify anyone that may have assisted in his escape, making sure they too face justice.

 

There are rising concerns that Thongduang, who is known to have a considerable following and network, especially in southern Thailand, may plan another escape. The Ministry of Justice is sparing no effort to avoid such a scenario.

 

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-- 2024-06-04

 

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[Tropicalevo]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Whilst detained in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thongduang broke free from a hospital after a shootout with the police.

From memory, that is not quite what happened.

He escaped from hospital (surprise, surprise).

The police found him in a hut out in the wilds and that was where the shoot-out happened.

This was some time after his escape.

Mind you, a shoot-out at the hospital does sound more dramatic.

[klauskunkel]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The Justice Minister plans to meet with the head of the Department of Corrections and other concerned bodies about Thongduang's final destination.

Well, they do have a procedural precedent: The Justice Minister and the head of the Department of Corrections and other concerned bodies have met before to discuss Thaksin's final destination within the Justice system. So, I guess in the name of equal justice for everyone, poor old Police Hospital will have to clear out another floor, again...

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

There are rising concerns that Thongduang, who is known to have a considerable following and network, especially in southern Thailand, may plan another escape. The Ministry of Justice is sparing no effort to avoid such a scenario.

Another embarrassment.

[digger70]

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

To prevent any harm to himself, Thongduang will be under strict monitoring by prison officers.

Why, Let him harm himself , just let him Bleed out.