Chonburi: Relatives of victims in the gruesome triple murder and pickup truck theft case are urging the Ministry of Justice to implement stricter security measures amid fears that the perpetrator might commit further violent acts. They have petitioned for more rigorous monitoring and control of repeat violent offenders.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Kanthas Phongphaiboonvech, known as "Kan Chomphang," and relatives of the three victims-a father, mother, and child-visited the Ministry of Justice to submit their petition to Police Lieutenant General Ruttapol Naowarat, the Minister of Justice. The victims were brutally murdered and buried in a coconut grove only 2 kilometers away from where the bodies of the Russian siblings were later discovered on Khao Chi Chan hill. A missing persons report had been filed on July 7th, but the case has seen little progress.
A female relative expressed her concerns over the suspect, Mr. Pong-Thong, who has a history of violent crimes. She fears that if he is released in the future, he may repeat his actions, putting more lives at risk. The petition demands that the government establish strict measures to monitor repeat offenders with violent tendencies and calls for the death penalty for Mr. Pong, citing his unchanging violent behavior.
Additionally, a person using the pseudonym Mr. A recounted past experiences with Mr. Pong, who had abused his mother 17 years ago, forcing her into drug delivery under constant threat. Mr. A himself was a victim, with Mr. Pong threatening him with a revolver. He and his mother eventually relocated to Ban Bueng District to escape the abuse.
Mr. Pong boasted of his drug supply and claimed connections with law enforcement, which he believed offered him protection. Despite serving prison time, he has continued to commit crimes, showing no fear of the law. This concern is compounded by the fact that he has now killed five people, raising questions about the fairness to victims and the potential threat to other inmates. The victim's family seeks clarification on Mr. Pong's punishment and questions the financial burden of his incarceration.
Meanwhile, Pol. Col. Phaskorn Paijit, head of the Chonburi Provincial Police Investigation Division, questioned Mr. Chachanan, or Fluke, 24, one of the suspects in the murder. Fluke, who was brought for questioning after obtaining permission from the Pattaya Provincial Court, claimed involvement only in the triple murder and denied ties to other cases. He stated his relation as the brother-in-law of Mr. Ball and insisted he was tricked into the crime. Despite his claims, Fluke appeared distressed during questioning and is set to be returned to the Pattaya Provincial Court before being transferred to Pattaya Special Prison.