Inmate on Attempted Murder Charge Dies by Hanging in Thalang Police Cell

Thairath•Society•17d ago

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An inmate accused of attempted murder was found dead by hanging in a police holding cell in Thalang, Phuket.

•A male inmate facing attempted murder charges was discovered having hanged himself in a police cell at the Thalang Police Station in Phuket.
•The incident occurred around noon on May 14, 2026, and the deceased has been identified as Mr. Siwatorn, 41.
•Investigators are examining CCTV footage and questioning other inmates to determine the exact cause and timeline of the death, amidst initial findings suggesting no signs of struggle.

•At 12:17 PM on May 14, 2026, police received a report of a deceased inmate found in the Thalang Police Station holding cell.
•Police officers responded to the scene to investigate the death of the inmate.
•The deceased was identified as Mr. Siwatorn, age 41, wanted on an arrest warrant for attempted murder and carrying a weapon.
•The inmate was found in a seated position, having used a rope to hang himself from the cell's bars.
•Initial examination found no signs of struggle or physical assault on the deceased.
•CCTV footage indicated the inmate was pacing anxiously around 11:00 AM before isolating himself in a corner of the cell.
•Other inmates in the cell stated they had been asleep for approximately two hours prior to the discovery of the death.
•Relatives informed police that the deceased had a history of drug use and exhibited frequent anxiety, and had recent charges including destruction of property and attempted murder.

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Thalang Police Station(สภ.ถลาง)

The police station where an inmate died in custody.

Phuket Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดภูเก็ต)

The court that issued the arrest warrant for the deceased.

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

The province where the Thalang Police Station is located.

Pol. Capt. Kriangkrai Dawkrachai(ร.ต.อ.เกรียงไกร ดาวกระจาย)

Deputy Inspector (Investigator) at Thalang Police Station who received the report of the inmate's death.

Pol. Col. Nikorn Chootong(พ.ต.อ.นิกร ชูทอง)

Superintendent of Thalang Police Station informed about the incident.

Mr. Siwatorn(นายศิวทร)

The 41-year-old inmate who died by hanging in the police cell.