Gun-wielding student arrested near university in Bangkok's Pathumwan

Matichon•General•18d ago

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Authorities apprehended a 27-year-old vocational student possessing an unlicensed firearm and ammunition near Rajamangala University of Technology Uthentathai in Pathumwan.

•Police arrested a 27-year-old vocational student carrying a 9mm pistol and six bullets.
•The arrest occurred on July 7, at approximately 6:00 PM, on the sidewalk in front of Uthentathai campus.
•The student was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and carrying a weapon in public without valid reason.

Overview

•On July 7, at 6:00 PM, police conducted a patrol to prevent student brawls.
•Patrol officers observed Mr. Suphathat exhibiting suspicious and nervous behavior.
•Due to observed suspicious behavior, police conducted a search of Mr. Suphathat.
•The search revealed a 9mm pistol with six rounds of ammunition tucked into his waistband.
•Mr. Suphathat admitted ownership of the firearm and ammunition.
•Police informed Mr. Suphathat of charges for illegal firearm and ammunition possession and public carrying.
•Mr. Suphathat was taken to the Pathumwan Police Station for further legal proceedings.

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Key Entities

Person

Pol.Maj.Gen. Chaitkrit Pho-a(พล.ต.ต.ชัยกฤต โพธิ์อ๊ะ)

Commander of Metropolitan Police Bureau Division 6 (Commander of Buakao Area)

Mr. Suphathat(นายศุภธัช)

The 27-year-old vocational student arrested for illegal firearm possession.

Organization

Pathumwan Police Station(สน.ปทุมวัน)

The police station responsible for the area where the arrest occurred.

Place

Uthentathai Campus, Rajamangala University of Technology Eastern(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลตะวันออก วิทยาเขตอุเทนถวาย)

The university campus near which the arrest took place.

Bangkok(กรุงเทพมหานคร)ℹ️

The capital city of Thailand where the incident occurred.