CIB Arrests Man in Violent Robbery Case Under Rama VII Bridge

Picture courtesy of CIB

Officers from The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have arrested 18-year-old Thanakorn, known by the alias “Tee Bang Kruai”, on 26 July, in connection with a violent armed robbery that left a victim seriously injured beneath the Rama VII Bridge.

The arrest was ordered by Pol. Lt. Gen. Jiraphop Bhuridej, Commissioner of the CIB, and carried out under the command of Pol. Maj. Gen. Wittaya Sriprasertphap, Commander of the Crime Suppression Division, along with a coordinated team of senior officers. Tee was apprehended on a public road in Soi Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi Province, under a warrant issued by the Central Juvenile and Family Court (No. จ.24/2568 dated 2 April 2025).

He faces charges of armed robbery causing grievous bodily harm, using a vehicle to commit the offence or to flee the scene, and carrying a knife in public without valid reason.

The arrest stems from a brutal incident on 13 November 2024 at approximately 04:30, when a group of three assailants attacked a man under the Rama VII Bridge as he used his mobile phone. One attacker slashed the victim’s left arm with a knife before fleeing with his belongings. The case was reported to Prachachuen Police Station, which initiated an investigation using CCTV footage.

A crucial lead came while the victim was hospitalised at Phra Nang Klao Hospital. In conversation, a fellow patient revealed a similar attack in the same area by a group of youths matching the same description. This prompted investigators to coordinate with Bang Kruai Police Station.

On 20 November 2024, investigators identified a suspect matching the description and found several items worn by the individual that matched those reported stolen. A search of his residence uncovered additional incriminating evidence. The suspect admitted involvement and implicated others still at large.

Following this, an arrest warrant was issued for Thanakorn, who had gone into hiding in Nonthaburi. The CIB team traced his location and successfully apprehended him.

A background check revealed an extensive criminal record. At age 15, Tee had been involved in an attempted murder case in the Bang Phlat area. The following year, he was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm in Bang Kruai. At 17, he committed a robbery in Prachachuen, the same district as the current case.

Following his arrest, Tee confessed to all charges. He was handed over to Prachachuen Police Station for formal legal proceedings. Authorities continue to pursue the remaining suspects involved in the attack.

  Adapted by Asean Now from Naewna 2025-07-28