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On February 5th, police captured an escaped prisoner, 32-year-old Wasan Obnual, as he relaxed on Bang Saen Beach in Chon Buri. Wasan had fled Nonthaburi Provincial Prison three days earlier during his work at the Corrections Museum.

 

After his escape, Wasan went home, telling his mother he had been released and needed to go to court for an electronic monitoring bracelet. Unaware of his deception, she gave him 100 baht and lent him her motorcycle and phone.

 

Despite serving nine months and nearing likely pardon eligibility with only two years remaining, Wasan chose to evade prison for unclear reasons. Allegedly, his father suspected a journey to confront his wife's lover.

 

 

Wasan vanished near Bangkok's Victory Monument before police tracked him down after a 30-hour search. Now back in custody, authorities are questioning him on his motives.

 

Expressing relief, Wasan's father commended the police, fearing his son might resist arrest. He advised Wasan to move on to a new chapter after his release, instead of rekindling past relationships.

 

In light of this escape, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsond is contemplating electronic monitoring for inmates working outside prison in similar scenarios.

 

-- 2025-02-06

 

 

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

she gave him 100 baht and lent him her motorcycle and phone.

He is 32 years old, did she spoon feed him some fried rice too?

All Thai escapees end up at their mother's house. Her doting, over-indulgence in his upbringing probably led to his incarceration in the 1st place.