Ang Thong Police Catch Suspects After Double Murder Rampage

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture captured from CCTV

 

Police in Ang Thong launched a manhunt for Thanakorn Thipprathueang, known as “Pee,” and his accomplice, Nopadol Insiri, known as “Ped,” after they carried out a deadly shooting spree that left two victims dead.

 

On the afternoon of 14th February, at approximately 16:10 police in Mueang Ang Thong received reports of a shooting in Moo 7, Ban It subdistrict. The victim, Phichakorn Boonchuay, 30, was shot multiple times in the torso and later died from his injuries at Ang Thong Hospital. His brother, Wathanyu Boonchuay, reported hearing five to six gunshots before finding his sibling bleeding. A friend identified Thanakorn Thipprathueang as the gunman.

 

At 16:20 police received another alert of a shooting in Moo 3, Hua Phai subdistrict, where 70-year-old Decha Khaobao, a former military veteran, was found dead after being shot. Initially thought to have collapsed, Decha’s death was later determined to be a murder.

 

Investigation revealed that Thanakorn, a resident of Hua Phai, was behind both killings. He first shot Decha, his step-uncle, before fleeing on a motorbike with his accomplice, Ped. The pair travelled over 10 kilometres to carry out the second murder of Phichakorn. Afterward, they escaped with their weapons and ammunition.

 

Thanakorn’s mother, Chonlathicha Kansathit, 57, disclosed that her son has been struggling with a psychiatric condition and had been inconsistent with his medication, often feeling isolated and unloved.

 

The two fugitives were captured during the afternoon of 15 February, following an intense manhunt. Thanakorn Thipprathueang, known as “Pee,” and his accomplice, Nopadol Insiri, known as “Ped,” were arrested by police in a rural area of Sa-nga, Ang Thong province.

 

Picture of arrest.

 

More than 50 police officers, including members of a special operations unit, surrounded a stilted wooden house in Wang Nam Yen, Sa-nga district, where the fugitives were hiding. Officers secured the area and, after a 15-minute operation, successfully detained the pair without resistance.

 

During questioning, Thanakorn admitted to the killings, citing personal conflicts as the motive. He confessed to shooting Decha after repeated family disputes and later targeting Phichakorn due to tensions involving his younger sister.

 

Authorities recovered a .45 calibre pistol, over 50 rounds of ammunition, and the motorcycle used in the crimes. A CCTV investigation also revealed that Ped had been involved in aiding Thanakorn’s escape.

 

Ang Thong Police Chief, Major General Kitti Sakunee, stated that intelligence gathered from CCTV footage and witness testimonies helped track the suspects. It was also discovered that Ped had left the hideout to buy beer shortly before the arrest, leading officers to pinpoint their location.

 

Both men have been charged with murder, illegal possession of firearms, and carrying weapons in public. They remain in police custody as investigations continue.

 

-- 2025-02-16

 

 

 

[hotchilli]

On 2/16/2025 at 2:33 AM, Georgealbert said:

Thanakorn’s mother, Chonlathicha Kansathit, 57, disclosed that her son has been struggling with a psychiatric condition and had been inconsistent with his medication, often feeling isolated and unloved.

Maybe his new cell-mate will give him that loving feeling he's been missing.

[ronster]

So someone who is meant to be on medication to stop him being nuts had a gun and 50 rounds of ammo 😳

One of many who shouldn't be in possession of a gun.