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Past Criminal History of Suspect 'Pong' Revealed Following Recent Murders
Local residents in Chonburi have recounted a 2018 shooting incident involving a man identified as 'Pong', who was recently released from prison and is now linked to multiple homicides.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, residents in Huai Yai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi, have shared details regarding the criminal history of a 43-year-old man known as 'Pong'. The accounts focus on a 2018 incident in which Pong allegedly fired a gun into a row house complex late at night, resulting in one injury.
Following the 2018 shooting, Pong was arrested by Huai Yai police and subsequently served time in prison. He was released in June 2026. Authorities have since linked him to two separate murder cases that resulted in five fatalities. The owner of the row house targeted in 2018 recalled the event, noting that she confronted the shooter at the time, unaware of his identity until police investigations confirmed it was Pong.
For residents and visitors in the Bang Lamung area, this report highlights the background of a suspect currently involved in high-profile criminal investigations. While the details of his past actions have been documented by local media through witness testimonies, the ongoing legal proceedings regarding the recent five deaths remain the primary focus for law enforcement. It is important to note that these details are based on historical accounts provided by community members and official police records from the 2018 case.
Translated from Thai.
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