Police Advisory Board Member Shoots and Kills Sergeant in Hua Hin Pub

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In a shocking incident last night, a drunken brawl at a popular Hua Hin pub led to the fatal shooting of Sergeant Major Rojchanaphon Rojchanaphanit, an intelligence officer at Thanarat Camp. The commotion at Tiny Club saw police commissioner Jakkrit Worawongphanitkul allegedly pulling a 9 mm. pistol, fatally shooting Sergeant Punch and injuring two other patrons.

 

At approximately 4:00 a.m. on 18th August, Hua Hin Police Station received a report about a dispute turning violent in the bustling Tiny Club on Soi Hua Hin 80. Responders, including high-ranking officers and forensic teams, quickly arrived at the chaotic scene littered with broken bottles and a large pool of blood.

 

Sergeant Punch, dressed casually, was found lying face-up, having suffered two lethal gunshot wounds to the chest. His sudden death plunged his family and fellow servicemen into mourning. Two more men were also injured in the crossfire and taken to a local hospital for treatment, reported Thai RAth.

 

Witnesses recounted that the trouble brewed as the pub brimmed with over 50 revellers enjoying loud music and drinks. An argument between Mr. Sen, identified later as Jakkrit Worawongphanitkul, and Sergeant Punch escalated rapidly. In a fit of rage, Jakkrit allegedly drew his gun and fired at the Sergeant before stray bullets hit two bystanders, causing patrons to flee in panic.

 

Jakkrit, an advisor to the Hua Hin Police Station, surrendered himself that same morning, presenting the firearm used in the altercation. He faces charges of intentional murder and illegal firearm possession. Despite denying the charges, he was denied bail pending further investigation and court proceedings.

 

Authorities noted that Tiny Club, operated by an influential local figure, lacked a business license and stayed open well past legal hours, with lax security allowing firearms inside. Police are pursuing legal action against the pub owner and scrutinising CCTV footage, which seems to have been tampered with post-incident.

 

The tragic death of Sergeant Punch, who was remembered fondly by acquaintances and on social media, underscores the seriousness of preventing such lethal confrontations. The incident has left the Hua Hin community in shock and sparked an urgent review of security measures in local nightlife venues.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-08-19

 

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[steven100]

that's one way to settle an argument ... 

 

 " Jakkrit, an advisor to the Hua Hin Police Station, surrendered himself that same morning ..... "

 

does that mean his advisor job is terminated.  

Edited August 18 by steven100

[Wiggy]

If I read this kind of article, where so many things on so many levels are wrong, in a civilized country I’d be stunned, but not here. 

[freedomnow]

4.a.m...total steamboats zone.

[OneMoreFarang]

51 minutes ago, webfact said:

Jakkrit, an advisor to the Hua Hin Police Station, surrendered himself that same morning

Why was he not arrested in that night? 

[OneMoreFarang]

24 minutes ago, steven100 said:

does that mean his advisor job is terminated.

No. He established that he is the top advisor. Do what I say, or else... 

[Wiggy]

14 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Why was he not arrested in that night? 

I guess time was needed to tamper with the CCTV, remove the gunshot residue and other forensic evidence and get the story straight so that he can get away with it. Which I am in no doubt he will. 

[JimHuaHin]

A well known pub frequented by numerous local influential groups; I suspect some deep wais and money changing hands will "smooth" things over quickly.

[JoePai]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

that's one way to settle an argument ... 

 

 " Jakkrit, an advisor to the Hua Hin Police Station, surrendered himself that same morning ..... "

 

does that mean his advisor job is terminated.  

Not necessarily

[Gottfrid]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The commotion at Tiny Club saw police commissioner Jakkrit Worawongphanitkul allegedly pulling a 9 mm. pistol, fatally shooting Sergeant Punch and injuring two other patrons.

Once again it´s nice to know that the administration stands behind their officers in the force, leading them with stability and sense.

[bob smith]

nothing good ever happens in Thailand at 4am..

 

bob.

[2baht]

2 minutes ago, bob smith said:

nothing good ever happens in Thailand at 4am..

 

bob.

Cops topping cops, at least no civilians where injured in this farce!

[MalcolmB]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Sergeant Punch, dressed casually, was found lying face-up, having suffered two lethal gunshot wounds to the chest.

Well that is a timely reminder to not take your fists to a gunfight.

[edwinchester]

"Authorities noted that Tiny Club, operated by an influential local figure, lacked a business license and stayed open well past legal hours, with lax security allowing firearms inside. Police are pursuing legal action against the pub owner and scrutinising CCTV footage, which seems to have been tampered with post-incident."

 

Amazeballs Thailand, par for the course for late night entertainment venues.

[kcpattaya]

Finally some action in Hua Hin...

[steven100]

he's lucky he took his loaded gun to the bar,  otherwise he would probably have had to verbally discuss and come to an understanding to quell the argument,   just too much hassle, easier to shoot ...

[Scouse123]

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

that's one way to settle an argument ... 

 

 " Jakkrit, an advisor to the Hua Hin Police Station, surrendered himself that same morning ..... "

 

does that mean his advisor job is terminated.  

 

I don't know, but we do know the sergeant has been terminated.

[ronster]

Cops love taking their guns to the pub it seems . Not the first or last I'm sure to be drinking then shooting people in a bar.

[soalbundy]

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

that's one way to settle an argument ... 

 

 " Jakkrit, an advisor to the Hua Hin Police Station, surrendered himself that same morning ..... "

 

does that mean his advisor job is terminated.  

One shudders to think what advice he had been offering.

[4MyEgo]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Authorities noted that Tiny Club, operated by an influential local figure, lacked a business license and stayed open well past legal hours, with lax security allowing firearms inside. Police are pursuing legal action against the pub owner and scrutinising CCTV footage, which seems to have been tampered with post-incident.

 

Ah yes, the old shift the blame game, Chief.

 

If the club was licensed and wasn't laxed about firearms in the club, this would not have occurred.

 

Max, 99, you have to arrest the club owner and charge him with the murder.

 

 

Edited August 19 by 4MyEgo

[klauskunkel]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Police are pursuing legal action against the pub owner and scrutinising CCTV footage, which seems to have been tampered with post-incident.

Police are not pursuing legal action against police who let the illegal pub operate well after opening hours

 

6 hours ago, webfact said:

At approximately 4:00 a.m. the pub brimmed with over 50 revellers enjoying loud music and drinks.

 

[brianthainess]

3 hours ago, edwinchester said:

"Authorities noted that Tiny Club, operated by an influential local figure, lacked a business license and stayed open well past legal hours, with lax security allowing firearms inside. Police are pursuing legal action against the pub owner and scrutinising CCTV footage, which seems to have been tampered with post-incident."

 

Amazeballs Thailand, par for the course for late night entertainment venues.

Ah the good old trusted RTP guaranteed to break every law in the land, the law is for others no for them.

Edited August 19 by brianthainess

[brianthainess]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

Not necessarily

Try saying that when pissed ........

[Tubulat]

Did a quick look on Google earth, streatview, there are also just houses in between.
You shouldn't think of living there.

[tmd5855]

3 hours ago, bob smith said:

nothing good ever happens in Thailand at 4am..

 

bob.

Unless tucked up in bed with a GoGo dancer for starts

[Gottfrid]

3 hours ago, bob smith said:

nothing good ever happens in Thailand at 4am..

 

bob.

There you are totally wrong. At 4 am, I have had countless of great experiences. 😉🤣

[steven100]

21 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

One shudders to think what advice he had been offering.

yeah '   

 now listen up comrades ...   if your heading over to Tiny's tonight remember  '     if ya get into an argument just shoot first ..  ask questions later   !     now enjoy your evening guys  ''

[Peterphuket]

1 hour ago, steven100 said:

he's lucky he took his loaded gun to the bar,  otherwise he would probably have had to verbally discuss and come to an understanding to quell the argument,   just too much hassle, easier to shoot ...

Yes, definitely true, now he doesn't have to worry about losing his face, that would have been a much bigger problem for him.
(X) Sarcasm Off

[Gandtee]

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Why was he not arrested in that night? 

He advised the police not to. Booze and guns don't mix. But this is a country where pub quarrels are not sorted out on the cobbles like in any civilised country. Fisticuffs are only used in a gang against one basis—the dog pack.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Witnesses recounted that the trouble brewed as the pub brimmed with over 50 revellers enjoying loud music and drinks. An argument between Mr. Sen, identified later as Jakkrit Worawongphanitkul, and Sergeant Punch escalated rapidly. In a fit of rage, Jakkrit allegedly drew his gun and fired at the Sergeant before stray bullets hit two bystanders, causing patrons to flee in panic.

At 04:00... hmmm.