Theft motive of Akeyuth's murder: police.
.By English News

BANGKOK, Aug 14 - Metropolitan police in the Thai capital reaffirmed today that theft was the motive behind the murder of businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr.

Deputy Metropolitan Police Commander Anuchai Lekbumrung ruled out a statement by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which rejected a police conclusion that Mr Akeyuth was strangled or squeezed to death at the throat.

NHRC chairman Niran Pitakwatchara said an autopsy report indicated that Mr Akeyuth died of asphyxiation.

Pol Maj Gen Anuchai said police investigation on the case was based on available evidence, adding that he has yet to receive an official document from the NHRC.

If the NHRC's information is useful to police investigation, the authorities will adjust its conclusion before filing the case with the court, he said.

He stood firm that evidence attained by police was sufficient to charge the suspects with theft.

He said police should wrap up the case and submit it to the Attorney General within this week.

Suwat Apaipak, lawyer of the Akeyuth's case, said he would wash his hands of the case given several threats on his life and a recent attempt to murder him.

He said Mr Akeyuth's family did not appreciate his handling of the case and blamed him for his involvement.

Mr Suwat said investigative specialists have accompanied the NHRC to Mr Akeyuth's residence and the site where his body was found in Phatthalung province, and found evidence that the murder location was arranged.

He said one of the suspects, Santiparb Pengduang, earlier contacted him through a third person, confessing that he was hired by "people in uniform" for Bt3 million to kill Mr Akeyuth.

Mr Santiparb reportedly said he received payment at six-digit figures (several hundred thousand baht) and that there were two earlier failed attempts to kill the former businessman. (MCOT online news).

-- TNA 2013-08-14

Oh what a tangled web, when first we practice to deceive! T.I.T.

"Deputy Metropolitan Police Commander Anuchai Lekbumrung ruled out a statement by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) which rejected a police conclusion that Mr Akeyuth was strangled or squeezed to death at the throat."

Doesn't make make the NHRC statement any less true.

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Bluespunk

I guess we'll never officially know what happened.

I believe them….. I mean, those 3 cops in the photo…well, they look so honest and all… LOL

Isn't anyone in the police and government concerned that 1 day the truth about things comes out?? I wonder

If robbery was the only motive,the big, why,did the suspects throw away

the gold and a very valuable watch.I think that needs answering.

regards Worgeordie

Isn't anyone in the police and government concerned that 1 day the truth about things comes out?? I wonder

These 3 incarcerated suspects have the life expectancy of a horse race, and they will have been reminded to keep quiet. I would not like to be in their position. NHRC need to get stuck into this quickly before it is forgotten like shipping moo and southern rights lawyer, or anyone else that had legal wranglings with a certain champion of democracy.

Edit to add that Akeyuth no doubt upset lots of people with his ponzi scheme but that was over 30 years ago, although to be fair it wouldn't be the first time in Thai history where we saw supposed spontaneous collective outrage years later. ie asset seizure 2006, riots 2010.

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by jaidam

So many facts from the autopsy contradicted the suspects' accounts.

The suspects said he was strangled by a shoelace and buried within one day.

The autopsy said he was asphyxiated and had died seveal days before burial, as shown by the different rates of decomposition of parts of his body,the parts exposed to air decomposing faster.

The police can't answer the scientific facts.

If I were to use the word ‘farce’ in this thread; would I be referring to:

1. The police handling of this case
2. The police handling of important cases in general
3. A certain loud mouthed politician’s clairvoyance
4. All of the above

So many facts from the autopsy contradicted the suspects' accounts.

The suspects said he was strangled by a shoelace and buried within one day.

The autopsy said he was asphyxiated and had died seveal days before burial, as shown by the different rates of decomposition of parts of his body,the parts exposed to air decomposing faster.

The police can't answer the scientific facts.

Hi Siripon,

You obviously have great first hand insight into this case, please can you inform everyone about the scientific details and break down of the case and your sources for acquiring this knowledge? I think most people have just been reading the various media reporting which have limited factual basis and are in most cases opinions or here say. Please share your more detailed information with the rest of us layman.

So many facts from the autopsy contradicted the suspects' accounts.

The suspects said he was strangled by a shoelace and buried within one day.

The autopsy said he was asphyxiated and had died seveal days before burial, as shown by the different rates of decomposition of parts of his body,the parts exposed to air decomposing faster.

The police can't answer the scientific facts.

Hi Siripon,

You obviously have great first hand insight into this case, please can you inform everyone about the scientific details and break down of the case and your sources for acquiring this knowledge? I think most people have just been reading the various media reporting which have limited factual basis and are in most cases opinions or here say. Please share your more detailed information with the rest of us layman.

I read the autopsy reports in Thai newspapers and even in the unmentionable one.No doubt if you google a little you will find the details of how he was killed, not a shoelace round the neck, and how his body decomposed at different rates, certainly not killed just a day before found, as claimed by the suspects.

Oh what a tangled web, when first we practice to deceive! T.I.T.

You missed out "we weave", but a good quote regardless and maybe should be adopted by both the BiB and our present government

I believe them….. I mean, those 3 cops in the photo…well, they look so honest and all… LOL

It's those caps that does it. Favoured by cops in all banana republics - and the Gestapo.

Are the two colonels there to offer 'moral support'? Is it a show of force? How many Thai cops does it take to speak to reporters?

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Bagwan

You summed it in one, Banana republic, except difficult sometimes to find good bananas.

Why do cops wear those 'para' wings?

You summed it in one, Banana republic, except difficult sometimes to find good bananas.

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We came to the banana republic because the girls are great carpenters; they'll make your banana stand, with more craftsmanship and at a lower cost than the ones back home.

As for this case, no doubt one day the truth will leak out; eventually it always does. Like the chiang mai murder case they're trying to prevent from making shockwaves as well connected people are exposed.

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by gemini81

Isn't anyone in the police and government concerned that 1 day the truth about things comes out?? I wonder

NO WAY !!!

this guy was a scam artisit from charter investment scam someone was just patiently waiting for him after 20 years comes back and thinks every forgets never ----arrogant to the end .

Happy looking bunch. Poster boys for the land of smiles?

one of the suspects, Santiparb Pengduang confessing that he was hired by "people in uniform" for Bt3 million to kill Mr Akeyuth.

Police: No, you were not hired.

What a Joke the Royal Thai Police is.

Isn't anyone in the police and government concerned that 1 day the truth about things comes out?? I wonder

No.

Wow those guys really look trustworthy! I especially like how when they are addressing the cameras they make sure that we can look right into their eyes! What evil dangerous secrets they must all hold.

SOP, TIT

I haven't really followed this case in great detail. However surely someone with as much wealth as that and with as many enemies as that, would have bodyguards. I know the driver is the accused but was there only one bodyguard.

Those ridiculous hats scream "liar".

Edited August 14, 201312 yr by Briggsy

Why do cops wear those 'para' wings?

The went to 'jump' school and are certified parachutists.

This is a cover up. What attorney gets death threats when the case if supposedly already solved? What policemen wear their uniforms when proffering a murder contract? This case is full of lies and contradictions. The true 'masterminds' of this murder are in a position of power and they will be protected.

Why do cops wear those 'para' wings?

Maybe they were on the Red Bull hit and run case?

Coup; Monarchy; Terrorism

Edited August 15, 201312 yr by Commander Tamson

Why do cops wear those 'para' wings?

I've often wondered that. And why do they (& all other government workers) have so many medal ribbons?