Ex-Boxer Kicks Student, Prior Murder Conviction, Reoffends After Release

Khaosod•Society•249d ago

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A former boxer, recently released from prison for killing a foreigner, has reoffended by assaulting a student in a public park.

•A former boxer identified as Mr. Pongkorn (40) assaulted a 16-year-old male student in a park.
•Mr. Pongkorn has a criminal record of assault causing death, having killed an Indian national in October 2021.
•He was recently released from prison after serving approximately four years for the previous offense.

•On Jan 30, 2026, a 16-year-old male student was assaulted in Nong Ta Mu Park.
•Mr. Pongkorn, a 40-year-old former boxer, kicked the student in the park.
•Mr. Pongkorn had a prior conviction for assaulting an Indian national to death on Oct 21, 2021.
•Mr. Pongkorn was serving a prison sentence of approximately 4 years for the previous offense.
•Mr. Pongkorn was released from prison approximately one month prior to the recent incident.
•Mr. Pongkorn approached the students and demanded to see their phones before assaulting one.
•Mr. Pongkorn's actions were unprovoked and appeared to be irrational, exhibiting behavior similar to a mental health patient.
•Residents in the area are fearful due to Mr. Pongkorn's history of assault.

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Ex-Boxer

"Let me see your phone."

เอาโทรศัพท์มาดูหน่อย

Mr. Pongkorn or 'Ikkiw'(นายพงษ์กร หรือ อิคคิว)

A 40-year-old former boxer with a history of violent assault, including a recent conviction for killing a foreign national.

16-year-old male student(นักเรียนชายอายุ 16 ปี)

The victim of the unprovoked assault by the former boxer in Nong Ta Mu Park.

Indian national(ชาวอินเดีย)

The individual who died as a result of assault by Mr. Pongkorn in October 2021.

Nang Rong Police Station(สภ.นางรอง)

The police station in Buriram Province that received the report of the assault.

Nong Ta Mu Public Park(สวนสาธารณะหนองตาหมู่)

The location in Nang Rong, Buriram Province, where the former boxer assaulted a student.

Buriram Province(จ.บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the incident of assault occurred.

Nang Rong District(อำเภอนางรอง)

The district in Buriram Province where the incident and the perpetrator reside.