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Long-Term Fugitive Arrested in Pathum Thani for 2016 Murder Case
Thai police have apprehended the final suspect in a decade-old murder case, ending a ten-year manhunt.
On September 2, 2026, authorities from the Patrol Division of the Special Branch Bureau arrested a 45-year-old man, identified as Sayan, in the Khlong Luang district of Pathum Thani province. The arrest follows a decade-long search related to a 2016 murder case in Ubon Ratchathani.
According to Khaosod Online, the suspect was wanted under a warrant issued by the Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Court in October 2016. He faces serious charges, including premeditated murder and the illegal possession and carrying of firearms in public spaces. Upon his arrest, the suspect reportedly confessed to his involvement, claiming he was present at the scene with knives while an accomplice fired the fatal shots. He had been living in hiding since the incident occurred in 2016.
For residents and travelers, this case highlights the persistence of Thai law enforcement in pursuing cold cases, even those spanning many years. While the arrest marks the conclusion of the search for this specific individual, the legal proceedings are ongoing. The suspect remains in custody, and further details regarding the trial and the specific roles of other previously apprehended accomplices are expected to emerge as the judicial process continues. No further information regarding the victim or the specific motive has been released at this time.