According to sources, the gun belonged to a police officer, and the rich suspect asserts that the shooter acted freely.
Past kamnan or subdistrict head Praween Chankhlai, who is accused of ordering a torpedo to kill hewna police officers at an evening dinner party in Nakhon Pathom, was detained by the police on Saturday after the Criminal Court granted the request.
After data revealed that the weapons used in the shooting belonged to a officer, authorities have also requested court approval to issue arrest permits for four officers who were present at the party, according to an authoritative resource.
Given that the shooter was able to flee and that afterwards proof was discovered to have been destroyed, the force is also looking into about 25 officials who were present at the incident.
While authorities continue their research and questioning on 30 witnesses to the slaying, Mr. Praween, 34, will remain detained until September 20.
A suspect may be held for up to seven 12-day times, or 84 weeks, before police are required to file formal charges, according to the law.
Mr. Praween’s attorney, Chao Kaensawat, claimed that his client did not request bond. He didn’t go into detail.
The suspect had been the kamnan of tambon Thakong for nine years and had the power to detain individuals involved in wrongdoing in areas under his control, according to police, who previously stated that they would oppose loan.
The suspect, according to them, was a powerful native determine who had developed relationships with police from numerous stations. He frequently hosted parties at his house for the purpose of establishing relationships with officers of various rates and other leaders. Additionally, he bragged about having near relations to both local and federal officials.
He may obstruct testimony or intimidate witnesses if he was released on bail, according to authorities.
According to Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, the sheriff national police chief in charge of the case, researchers have gathered convincing proof that Mr. Praween gave the filming the order.
The believe has denied any involvement, claiming that the shooter carried out his own actions. But, eyewitnesses earlier informed the police that Mr. Praween had grown irate after the victim turned down a request for the transfer of the kamnan’s police brother.
A local bridge police stop chief named Pol Maj Sivakorn Saibua was killed when Thananchai Mamnak approached a table and started shooting days later. Deputy chief of Highway Police Sub-division 2, Pol Lt. Col. Wasin Pandee, was hurt.
On Friday night, Thananchai was located in Kanchanaburi after fleeing the scene. According to police, he opened fire and died in a shootout while evading capture.
On Thursday night, Mr. Praween turned himself in to the authorities.
As a kamnan, Mr. Praween made 12, 000 ringgit per month, but according to local media reports, his success came from owning two design firms. According to Department of Business Development data, over the previous five years, the companies reported revenue of 2.6 billion ringgit.
A glass-enclosed door that houses high-end vehicles like a Bentley, Mini Cooper, and Mercedes-Benz is also part of his opulent home.