Bangkok: Police are preparing to detain and oppose bail for the gunman known as “Gan Vellfire,” who confessed to shooting a young man on the Pracha Chuen expressway. The suspect faces three serious charges following a road rage incident that escalated into a shooting over an argument about toll payments. Despite confessing, the suspect has refused to participate in a reenactment of the crime.

According to Thai News Agency, Songkran, alias Gan Vellfire, was apprehended on Koh Chang South and brought to Prachachuen Police Station for questioning. Mr. Songkran underwent several hours of interrogation before being placed in a holding cell at the station. At the time of his arrest, he was still wearing a white t-shirt and white trousers and appeared weak and exhausted, eventually falling asleep on the cell floor.

Relatives of Mr. Songkran later arrived at the police station, bringing food and drinks for him, which were left with officers in charge of the detention cell. The relatives declined to speak to the media before leaving on a motorcycle.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Boonsom, Commander of the Bangkok Metropolitan Police, will further question Mr. Songkran regarding the incident. The suspect confessed to shooting the 34-year-old man, claiming it was an act of self-defense after a road rage incident involving a vehicle being cut off and a subsequent verbal altercation. CCTV footage reportedly supports his claim of self-defense. Mr. Songkran denies any prior animosity, insisting it was a spontaneous act on the expressway.

Despite his confession, Mr. Songkran refused to reenact the crime, instead pointing out the location and demonstrating his actions inside his Toyota Vellfire van to support the case file. Authorities confirm that only one suspect was involved in the crime. Tomorrow, investigators plan to take Mr. Songkran to the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road to request a remand order, with the investigation team opposing bail due to his previous history of fleeing and the severity of the crime.