Suspect Arrested in Rayong Garland Vendor Murder Case
Police in Rayong have apprehended a 20-year-old man accused of fatally stabbing a garland vendor following a long-standing personal dispute.
According to Khaosod Online, Rayong City Police have arrested a 20-year-old man, identified as Phanuwat, in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 42-year-old garland vendor named Namphet. The incident occurred on October 18 near the entrance of the Wann 1 shop on Ratchachumphon Road in Tha Pradu, Rayong.
Authorities report that the suspect confessed to the crime, citing a long-standing personal grudge that originated when the two men previously worked together. Following the attack, police conducted an investigation that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old accomplice, identified as Suter, who allegedly drove the motorcycle used to transport the primary suspect to and from the scene. Phanuwat was subsequently apprehended under a warrant issued by the Rayong Provincial Court for murder and evading arrest.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights a targeted act of violence stemming from a specific personal conflict rather than a random public safety threat. While the primary suspects are now in custody, the legal proceedings are ongoing. Further details regarding the trial and the specific circumstances of the dispute will be determined as the case moves through the provincial court system. Local authorities continue to monitor the area to ensure public order.
