Sriracha News Center — Huai Yai police escorted "Pong, Thong, Fluke, and Ball" to be remanded at the Pattaya Provincial Court after overnight questioning in the shocking five-victim murder case. The aunt of one suspect has spoken out, saying she is heartbroken and cannot accept what her nephew did, and confirmed she will not apply for his release on bail.
Today (1 Aug.), officers from Huai Yai Police Station, Chonburi Province, escorted Mr. Thana, alias "Pong," Koettong, and Mr. Thongchai, alias "Thong," Srinil, together with two other suspects — "Fluke" and "Ball" — to the Pattaya Provincial Court for remand proceedings, following charges filed against them in connection with the horrifying murder case in which a total of five people were killed. The move came after all four suspects had been interrogated throughout the night.
Officers recorded their personal particulars, took fingerprints, and prepared the supporting documents for the remand application. All of the suspects appeared tense and refused to answer journalists' questions about their motive for committing the crime or about taking responsibility toward the families of the victims.
The aunt of "Pong," who raised him from childhood, visited him bringing food and drinking water. She revealed that although she still loves him as family, she cannot accept what he has done. Should the court hand down a conviction, she said she is prepared to accept whatever justice brings — and she will not file for bail, both because she has no assets to use as collateral and because she fears that if he is released he may reoffend. She also noted that Pong had previously intended to start his life anew after completing his prison sentence and to work to support his family, but in the end he went on to commit another serious crime within less than two months of his release, causing immense grief and disappointment to everyone in the family.
"I can confirm that I never knew of any police uniform or any equipment related to law-enforcement officers being kept in the house, and I have no idea whether there is anyone behind the scenes in this case," the aunt said.
Separately, this correspondent reports that at 12:00 noon today, Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul, together with National Police Chief Police General Kittrat Phanphet, will travel to the scene to inspect it in person.
They will travel by helicopter, landing at the Wihan Sian helicopter pad, before proceeding to follow up on progress in the case and carry out a close inspection of the crime scene.
