Ex-boxer jailed for Indian murder arrested for assaulting student

Matichon•Society•252d ago

Reader Briefing

A former boxer with a history of violence, recently released from prison for a 2021 murder conviction, has been arrested again after assaulting a 16-year-old student.

•A 40-year-old former boxer identified as Mr. Pongkorn assaulted two 16-year-old students.
•The assault occurred on January 30th at the Nong Ta Mu public park in Nang Rong, Buriram.
•The suspect, Mr. Pongkorn, was recently released from prison after serving approximately 4 years for the murder of an Indian national in October 2021.

Overview

•On Jan 30, police received a report of students being assaulted at Nong Ta Mu public park.
•Mr. Pongkorn, a 40-year-old former boxer, was previously convicted of murdering an Indian national.
•Mr. Pongkorn physically assaulted two male students, kicking one in the chin.
•Mr. Pongkorn approached the students and demanded to see their phones, leading to the assault.
•On Oct 21, 2021, Mr. Pongkorn murdered an Indian national at Nong Ree pond's location.
•Mr. Pongkorn was imprisoned for approximately 4 years for the murder conviction.
•Mr. Pongkorn was released from prison approximately one month prior to the current incident.
•Police and rescue units numbering over 10 individuals took approximately 20 minutes to control and apprehend Mr. Pongkorn due to his size and past as a boxer, after he exhibited agitated behavior.

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Key Quotes

Student A (Alias)

"Let me see your phone."

เอาโทรศัพท์มาดูหน่อย

Key Entities

Person

Mr. Pongkorn (Ickkyu)(นายพงษ์กร (อิคคิว))

A 40-year-old former boxer with a history of violence, recently arrested for assaulting students after being released from prison for a murder conviction.

Two 16-year-old male students(นักเรียนชายอายุ 16 ปี 2 คน)

The victims of the assault by Mr. Pongkorn.

Student(N.R. (น.ร.))

A general term referring to students involved in the incident.

Indian national(ชาวอินเดีย)ℹ️

The victim of a prior murder case involving the suspect, Mr. Pongkorn.

Organization

Nang Rong Police Station(ตำรวจ สภ.นางรอง)

The police department that responded to the assault report.

Siam Ruam Jai Pu-In Rescue Unit(หน่วยกู้ภัยสยามรวมใจปู่อินทร์)

The rescue unit that assisted in apprehending the suspect.

Place

Nong Ta Mu Public Park(สวนสาธารณะหนองตาหมู่)

The location where the assault on the students occurred.

Nong Ta Mu Pond(สระน้ำหนองตาหมู่)

A body of water within Nong Ta Mu public park, mentioned as a previous crime scene.

Nong Ree Pond(สระน้ำนองรี)

The location where Mr. Pongkorn committed the murder of the Indian national.