Six Thai students nabbed over three deaths

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REVENGE
Six students nabbed over three deaths
Phathinya Iamtan,
Khanathit Srihirundaj,
Chuleeporn Aramnet
The Nation



Youths shot dead in revenge killings

BANGKOK: -- SIX STUDENTS are facing the charge of premeditated murder for fatally shooting three students from a rival college to take "revenge for a female friend" who was killed last month.

This case provides another glimpse into the bitter rivalry between students of the Rajamangala University of Technology Uthenthawai Campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology, which has already claimed many lives.

"I did not want to see my friend's attackers go unpunished," Jitdilok Oumchu, a 21-year-old suspect from Rajamangala University, said yesterday. He was referring to the killing of Kankanit Promkaew, who was shot dead at a Bangkok bus stop on August 26.

Jitdilok and his five friends shot three students from the rival Pathumwan Institute because they believe students from this college were responsible for Kankanit's death.

However, Pol Maj-General Suwat Jangyodsuk, a deputy chief of the Office of Police Strategy, yesterday called on students from the two institutes to stop taking such matters into their own hands.

"Let the law run its course. It's the duty of the police to find out who committed the crime and bring the culprit to justice," he said, as he vowed to nail down Kankanit's killer.

Jitdilok, meanwhile, said that if the police had tracked down Kankanit's killer quickly enough, then his friends would not have had reason to kill three students from Pathumwan Institute of Technology.

On September 1, Jitdilok and his friends allegedly shot dead 21-year-old Patchara Kamplasiri, and on September 12, they allegedly shot dead Ponlawat Janwises, 21, and Chitsanupong Srikacha, 18.

On Tuesday, Jitdilok and five friends - Kabin Jirojmontri, Panya Khemwatcharalert, Attapon Yeemanying, Jirayut Suwannachote and Nattakorn Kamtaeng - were arrested. They are all aged between 19 and 24.

The six suspects have been charged with premeditated murder and the illegal possession of guns and ammunition.

Separately, Kamjorn Tatiyakavee, secretary-general of the Office of the Higher Education Commission, yesterday summoned Panya Minyong, president of Pathumwan Institute of Technology, and Suebpong Moungchoo, vice president of the Rajamangala University of Technology Uthenthawai Campus, to look for ways to end this ongoing rivalry between the students.

Suebpong said his institute had not ignored the issue and had implemented several measures to prevent brawls. "We have installed security cameras and regularly conduct weapons searches," he said.

Meanwhile, the chief of Pathumwan Institute said his school had strictly banned its former students from entering the compound.

Both schools believe its alumni have been sowing the seeds of hatred among the students.

However, Kamjorn insisted that the executives of both institutes must try harder to prevent such fatal incidents. "Or else, each institutes' executives will face a disciplinary probe over perceived negligence," he warned.

He also called on the police to work fast in nailing down those who are behind clashes between students.

Suebpong said he would provide the police with a list of the alumni suspected of sowing hatred among the students. "If you really love your alma mater, then please stop inciting the new students," he said.

Panya, meanwhile, said he was saddened by the recent deaths of his institute's students.

Kampon Kamplasiri, who lost his son in the school rivalry, said his family was still struggling with the loss.

"We can't cope with what has happened, but we strongly hope our son's death will encourage all sides to talk and find a sustainable solution," he said.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha told top government officials that the Education Ministry should review situations like this on a case-by-case basis and determine what punishment should be meted out to an educational institute whose students engage in brawls.

"Punishments should range from warnings to the closure of the faculty," Prayuth said, adding that lax measures would only allow the problem to continue.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Six-students-nabbed-over-three-deaths-30243524.html


-- The Nation 2014-09-18

[englishoak]

I cant believe a Thai did this....

Edited September 17, 2014 by englishoak

[Bender]

this is truely a total dysfunctional society

[NongKhaiKid]

Tit for tat and likely more to come.

Nice photo ops for the BIB though.

[kingalfred]

Students Murdering innocent people from a college because your friends were murdered? Thats revenge? Another Thai twisted logic to add to the list

[Manbing]

Students Murdering innocent people from a college because your friends were murdered? Thats revenge? Another Thai twisted logic to add to the list

Not forgetting to blame the police too. Because if they had done their job faster the accussed wouldn't have had to go on a murder spree.

It's difficult not to consider the parrallels with IS beheadings of civilians using the same twisted logic.

[Just1Voice]

Do away with all school uniforms and jackets and let the students wear normal clothes - or - adopt one uniform for all tech schools.

That way, no one knows who goes to what school by the clothes they wear.

I know there are still backpacks and other accessories students can be identified by, the the clothing is the main item. Eliminate that and you eliminate a major percentage of the killings.

[Manbing]

Typical of weak minded mob mentality, choosing not to take responsibility for their actions but to blame other elements.

I say it's time to apply their own logic to their case. They should forfeit rights to live for killing innocent people.

How would they feel having the same judgement passed down?

[phantomfiddler]

These technical colleges seem to be nothing other than training camps for hit-men Absolutely amazing collection of violent thugs !

[Commerce]

Do away with all school uniforms and jackets and let the students wear normal clothes - or - adopt one uniform for all tech schools.

That way, no one knows who goes to what school by the clothes they wear.

I know there are still backpacks and other accessories students can be identified by, the the clothing is the main item. Eliminate that and you eliminate a major percentage of the killings.

That is actually a very good philosophy.

[mok199]

get in your cages you animals...

[Nickymaster]

I cant believe a Thai did this....

Why?

[mok199]

I cant believe a Thai did this....

i cant believe that anyone cant believe a thai could do this,

[jpp2bkk]

Those little bastards have no brain, put all involved in disciplinary camp in the army and send them patrol in the south if they want to fight.

[klauskunkel]

The perp on the right is wearing a 'police' t-shirt...how appropriate.

[Commerce]

The perp on the right is wearing a 'police' t-shirt...how appropriate.

Nothing there new Klaus. How many cars do you see with big 'police' stickers and bullet holes in them?

Edited September 18, 2014 by Commerce

[alfalfa19]

Every time I hear about the violence between "rival" technology colleges, I cannot understand it. However, after seeing these guys in a photo, I understand much better. Are these guys just taking classes part time while having a break from being thugs and creeps?

[Asiantravel]

this is truely a total dysfunctional society

You know this is what is seriously starting to bother me now. This is a society in which superficially the citizens appear to respect one another, but just under the surface they show time and time again they can be just as vicious against each other as in any country. I think being distinguished as the land of smiles has long gone.

[changsinghleo]

Why do they always allow these thugs to bow their heads down in obvious shame? Force them to hold their heads up as if proud of their deeds. Don't let them do as they wish. Also, it makes it difficult for the photographer to get the photo he is trying to get. Just as in this photo they are all allowed as a group to do as they choose. At least try to make them ashamed by letting everyone see who and what they are, which is not allowed to be said on this thread.

[rethaier]

I cant believe a Thai did this....

Why?

I think englishoak was being facetious.

[Artisi]

I cant believe a Thai did this....

Why?

I think englishoak was being facetious.

As usual.

[thhMan]

Was a bikini involved?

From what I read in the past few hours, Thais kill when someone wears a bikini

[Tomtomtom69]

Do away with all school uniforms and jackets and let the students wear normal clothes - or - adopt one uniform for all tech schools.

That way, no one knows who goes to what school by the clothes they wear.

I know there are still backpacks and other accessories students can be identified by, the the clothing is the main item. Eliminate that and you eliminate a major percentage of the killings.

That is actually a very good philosophy.

That is indeed an excellent philosophy. I have always wondered what the deal is with wearing uniforms after leaving high school, given that at university or at a tech school you are supposed to be free and independent, you don't have to be there so nobody can force you to do anything. University students in Thailand wearing uniforms evokes laughter and amazement when I explain it to my friends back home in Australia or elsewhere. Hell, even in Vietnam university student don't wear uniforms so my Vietnamese friends were equally puzzled when I told them what higher education students in Thailand have to wear. The only other country that I know of, other than Thailand where higher education (including tech school) students wear uniforms is Laos.