Three individuals have been arrested for providing ammunition to the 14-year-old shooter in connection to the Siam Paragon shooting case, with one suspect found in possession of firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition. The ongoing investigation has linked them to the sale of bullets used in the deadly shooting, where two women were killed and five others were injured. #SiamParagonShooting #BangkokCrime #ThailandCrime #TourismSafety
Three additional suspects have been apprehended in connection to the Siam Paragon shopping mall shooting. Authorities arrested these individuals for allegedly providing ammunition to the 14-year-old shooter.
Arrests in Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan
Two men and a woman were arrested separately in Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan. Pol Lt Gen Thiti Saengsawang, commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, led the team that arrested one suspect at a house in Bang Khae district.
This suspect, identified as Phassornkorn “Nikki” Thianthanwit, was wanted for colluding in the unauthorized sale of ammunition. Authorities found multiple firearms and thousands of rounds of ammunition in the suspect’s possession.
The other two suspects, Wutthiphong Phetmanee and Suthida Paenghom, were apprehended in Bang Saphan Noi district of Prachuap Khiri Khan. Both were wanted on warrants, and during questioning, they revealed details about their financial involvement with the sale of ammunition.
Previous Arrests and Investigations
These new arrests follow the detainment of three men in Yala and Bangkok on Thursday, who also allegedly sold firearms and ammunition to the young mall shooter. The Bangkok South Criminal Court has approved a request to detain these suspects for an additional 12 days.
The ongoing investigation linked these individuals to the sale of bullets used in the deadly shooting at Siam Paragon, where two women were killed and five others were injured. The teenage gunman has since been arrested and is undergoing psychiatric treatment.
Shooter’s Family Offers Condolences
The father of the teenage suspect attended the funeral of one of the victims and offered financial assistance to the family. The parents of the shooter also released a public letter, expressing their “deepest apologies” for the tragedy and their cooperation with the authorities in the justice process.
Subheadings
- New Arrests in Siam Paragon Mall Shooting Case
- Arrests in Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Previous Arrests and Investigations
- Shooter’s Family Offers Condolences
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Who are the new suspects arrested in connection to the Siam Paragon Mall shooting case?
Three individuals, Phassornkorn “Nikki” Thianthanwit, Wutthiphong Phetmanee, and Suthida Paenghom, have been arrested for allegedly providing ammunition to the 14-year-old shooter involved in the Siam Paragon Mall shooting.
2. How did the arrests of these individuals contribute to the ongoing investigation?
The investigation has linked these suspects to the sale of bullets used in the deadly shooting. During questioning, Wutthiphong Phetmanee and Suthida Paenghom revealed details about their financial involvement with the sale of ammunition.
3. What actions have the shooter’s family taken in response to the tragedy?
The shooter’s father attended the funeral of one of the victims and offered financial assistance to the family. Additionally, the parents of the shooter released a public letter expressing their “deepest apologies” for the tragedy and their cooperation with the authorities in the justice process.
