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Bangkok Standoff Ends: Man with Firearm Surrenders After Threatening to Jump from District Office
Bangkok—
At 9:It was at midnight, on 21st March 2024, when the police received the report of a suicide bomber armed with a gun, threatening to jump from the fourth floor of the Bang Khun Thian District Office, which is located in Rama 2 Road, Bangkok.
Not far from the fourth floor of the District Office, there was a man on the wall, just a depressed man with a stall selling food. Mr. Prawit was 33 years old. The officer of Tham Kham failed to rescue the man. The man countered deal.
The police team of Tha Kham spoke to his (Prawit) wife to calm him down and when the latter agreed to cooperate with the police team after two hours of negotiation, Prawit stated that he got themselves cleared with some initial payment. Wan this man as a part of convention and diverted to Thakham police station.
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“Prawit and his wife claimed disagreements prior to suspecting murder,” initial police examinations reveal.
Prawit later sent the photo of a gun which he aimed at his wife, revealing that he wanted to drive her into the corner. The authorities were sent a picture of Prawit by the Internet users who then concluded the search and Prof. Prawit was tracked by police.
While it is true that Prawit attempted to escape from the police, he then went inside the Bang Khun Thian district office. He was accompanied Prawit to the rooftop where a firearm was found to have been hidden inside of the nearby brush which was later on discovered by the law enforcement.
At first, Prawit had to visit a psychiatric hospital to take a physiological examination. When he is in the gracile level of mental illness, his wife is likely to take him for treatment or processing as Thai national media have learned.
Pattaya —
A group of six boys and two girls, whose ages only range from 14 to 16 years old, were arrested by Pattaya Police on Monday, July 29th, for carrying samurai swords and several other weapons.
The arrest occurred around 6 PM near the Pattaya Police Station’s Dongtan substation. Police confiscated three samurai swords, each measuring around 30-50 cm long, six pocket knives, and three brass knuckles from the teens, who were found gathering among a large number of unsuspecting tourists.The arrest followed a tip-off from a concerned citizen who observed the teens drawing their weapons into view.
Police quickly arrived to find the group visibly nervous and, upon searching, discovered the guns hidden in their pants and bags.
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The teenagers claimed that they were carrying the weapons to assist a friend who had allegedly been kidnapped and assaulted by unknown assailants.
They stated that they brought the guns for self-defense while attempting to help their friend. However, the police were unconvinced by their explanation and took them into custody at Pattaya Police Station’s Dongtan substation.
The teens’ parents were contacted to come and potentially face legal action.
Pattaya —
Pattaya City has suspended nine beach umbrella operators for unfair practices against tourists during the recent extended holiday in Thailand.
Mr. Wuttisak Rermkijakarn, Deputy Mayor of Pattaya, announced that this decision followed complaints from tourists about some umbrella vendors’ unfair practices, particularly during Thailand’s recent three-day holiday period.
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Among the nine operators, eight are first-time offenders and have been ordered to cease operations for two weeks, from July 30th to August 15th, 2024. One repeat offender operator faces a two-month suspension from July 30th to October 1st, 2024.
Mr. Wuttisak warned that any operators violating the city’s regulations a third time would face permanent license revocation.
The city’s regulations require vendors to pay an annual fee of only 750 baht and to treat tourists well, as positive experiences lead to good first impressions and better word-of-mouth promotion. Mr. Wuttisak emphasized the importance of beach umbrellas in providing convenience to tourists and urged all vendors to adhere to these guidelines.
Pattaya City has also set guidelines for umbrella operations, including a mandatory one-day off per month for vendors. During the low season, vendors must take two days off per month to help restore the beach’s natural beauty.
Mr. Wuttisak encouraged anyone experiencing unfair treatment by beach vendors to report it to Call Center 1337 or via the Pattaya City Mayor’s direct Facebook page. The city will investigate all complaints and act appropriately if violations are confirmed.
The details of how the operators exploited tourists were kept from the public and media.
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Sisaket —
At 9:30 PM on July 22nd, 2024, Mueang Sisaket police received a report of a shooting incident that left four people dead at a residence in Mueang, Sisaket.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of four victims: Duangduean, 41, a primary school principal; her new husband, Pramat, 39, a lawyer; Duangduean’s mother, Yokmanee, 66; and her brother-in-law, Bunluen, 61. Duangduean’s 10-year-old son survived the ordeal and sought help from neighbors.
According to Dutchadaporn, 63, Bunluen’s wife, the suspect is believed to be Pathapee, 42, Duangduean’s ex-husband and former school principal in Buriram. After their separation, Duangduean moved in with Pramat, her new husband, which allegedly fueled Pathapee’s resentment.
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The couple’s bitter disputes over property and defamation cases added to the tension. Pathapee had previously distributed threatening leaflets targeting his ex-wife.
Following the mass shooting, Pathapee fled, and Sisaket police pursued him in collaboration with Buriram authorities. They later found Pathapee dead in his car from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on a road in Buriram, bringing the total death toll from the tragic incident to five.
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