Crime Manhunt for Notorious YouTuber "Toon Pachon.3" After Shooting in E-Cigarette Sting

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Authorities are intensifying their search for the notorious YouTuber "Toon Pachon.3", real name Napontorn Fakfueangboon, following a dramatic shooting incident linked to the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.

 

The incident occurred during a covert operation in Pathum Thani by the Pak Khlong Rangsit police. Six officers and volunteer members set up a sting outside a convenience store in the Rangsit City Flat area.

 

Their aim was to crack down on the illicit sale of e-cigarettes advertised on social media. During the sting, two suspects in a grey Honda City became suspicious and opened fire. Sergeant Asanai Ruangsai, aged 28, was shot in the left arm and right thigh, while volunteer officer Apichai Chuenjai, aged 53, sustained a critical injury to his groin.

 

On 29th June, the getaway vehicle, a grey Honda City with the number plate 1 กญ 6287 Bangkok, was found abandoned in the Don Mueang area. The car, parked at a garage on Songprapa Road, was riddled with bullet holes and bloodstains.

 

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Witnesses recalled hearing what sounded like tyres bursting before noticing the car pull into the garage. Two men, both covered in tattoos, emerged, claiming they were fleeing a shooting.

 

A witness recounted, "They asked for help, saying they had been shot at. We allowed them to leave the car but took photos for evidence. The skinny one ran towards the road, followed by the heavier man who was covered in blood. The car was full of bullet holes, so we reported it to the police."

 

Investigations quickly identified Napontorn Fakfueangboon, famous on social media as "Toon Pachon.3", as one of the suspects. Despite his claims of reformation and attempts to dissuade youth from crime through his YouTube channel, Napontorn has a history of legal troubles. This incident marks another chapter in his complex narrative of crime and attempted redemption.

 

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Police are now working tirelessly to locate and apprehend the suspects. The case has sparked widespread discussion, highlighting issues related to illegal e-cigarette sales and the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with high-profile individuals involved in criminal activities.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-06-30