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Pattaya police have apprehended a man who allegedly impersonated a police officer and used a fake gun to threaten his girlfriend and local residents, warning he would shoot anyone who intervened.

 

At around 21:00 on December 8, Pol. Lt. Sontaya Khonsap, Deputy Inspector of Pattaya City Police Station, received a report of a man holding a woman hostage with a firearm at a condominium in the Pattaya area, Nong Prue, Bang Lamung District. He quickly reported the incident to his superiors and, along with Pol. Capt. Chainarong Jitsunthorn and a team of investigators, rushed to the scene.

 

The suspect, later identified as 35-year-old Thepbamrung, was found waving a firearm while holding his girlfriend, 43-year-old Rungsurang, captive in a room. After a tense negotiation, the man surrendered to the authorities. Upon inspection, the firearm was revealed to be a fake, which police seized as evidence.

 

Ms. Rungsurang informed the police that arguments with her boyfriend were common, but this incident escalated beyond what she had ever experienced. She stated that the suspect, who often resorted to violence, stabbed her leg with scissors during the altercation. Fortunately, her injuries were minor, and the police intervened before the situation worsened.

 

A friend of the victim revealed that the suspect had been behaving erratically, possibly under the influence of alcohol. When the friend tried to intervene after hearing loud screams, the suspect allegedly pointed the gun at their head and threatened to kill anyone who got involved. Concerned for their safety, the friend immediately contacted the police.

 

Thepbamrung was taken into custody along with the fake gun. He now faces multiple charges as police continue their investigation. Officers also uncovered that the suspect had a habit of dressing up as a police officer and claiming to work as a volunteer for the Bang Lamung Police Station.

 

The suspect is currently in police custody, and further legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.

 

-- 2024-12-09

 

 

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

the suspect had been behaving erratically, possibly under the influence of alcohol.

Part of his disguise in playing at being a cop.  This after a real drunken cop was arrested in the same area yesterday for shooting and threatening the public.  No wonder it's difficult to tell the difference.

5 hours ago, mikebell said:

Part of his disguise in playing at being a cop.  This after a real drunken cop was arrested in the same area yesterday for shooting and threatening the public.  No wonder it's difficult to tell the difference.

Both need exterminating

Well if his tummy was a bit bigger he could have passed for a cop. I still don’t see the connection. He just seems like a typical drunk or drugged up little man beating up his girlfriend. Nothing new in this culture. Lock his as$ up for a while. No Wai’s or small fines.