Police arrest 'Mayor Wit,' alleged contractor in 'Kamnan Yong' murder case

Thairath•Society•233d ago

Reader Briefing

Prospective Koh Yao Subdistrict Chief arrested as alleged mastermind in murder-for-hire plot of a rival politician.

•Police in Region 9 have arrested Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya, also known as 'Mayor Wit', a prospective chief of Koh Yao Subdistrict.
•He is accused of orchestrating the murder-for-hire of 'Kamnan Yong', a candidate for Tha Chamuang Subdistrict Chief.
•The assassination attempt occurred on December 19, resulting in Kamnan Yong's death while he was driving home.
•The alleged payment for the murder was 1.5 million Baht.
•Four suspects, including the alleged hitman and getaway driver, have already been apprehended.

Overview

•On Dec 19, Kamnan Yong was shot and killed while driving his vehicle in Phatthalung Province.
•On a later date, police from Region 9 and the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya at his residence in Hat Yai, Songkhla.
•Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and carrying a firearm in public without a permit, to which he initially pleaded not guilty.
•Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya is accused of arranging the murder for a sum of 1.5 million Baht, potentially more.
•The motive for the murder is believed to be related to local politics, specifically the race for Subdistrict Chief.
•Authorities have arrested four individuals involved in the murder plot: the alleged planner (Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya), the hitman, and two individuals who provided transportation.
•A black sedan, believed to be the getaway car, was recovered in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
•Police are continuing their investigation to identify and apprehend the individual who hired Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya to carry out the murder.

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Key Entities

Person

Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya(ร.ต.ท.โกวิทย์ รัชนียะ)

Prospective Chief of Koh Yao Subdistrict and alleged orchestrator of the murder-for-hire of Kamnan Yong.

Mayor Wit(นายกวิทย์)

Nickname for Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya, a prospective Koh Yao Subdistrict Chief arrested in connection with a murder-for-hire case.

Kamnan Yong(กำนันยอง)

The victim, a candidate for Tha Chamuang Subdistrict Chief who was murdered in a contract killing.

Mr. Payom Sangthong(นายพยอม สังข์ทอง)

The civilian name of the victim known as Kamnan Yong, a candidate for Tha Chamuang Subdistrict Chief.

Mr. Thanpisit Patjasuwan(นายธันพิสิทธิ์ ปัจจสุวรรณ์)

A suspect arrested for allegedly acting as the hitman in the murder-for-hire plot.

Mr. Withawat Boonsanong(นายวิทวัฒน์ บุญสนอง)

A suspect arrested for allegedly driving the getaway car used by the hitman.

Mr. Sakchai Rachaniya(นายศักดิ์ชัย รัชนียะ)

The brother of Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya, arrested for allegedly driving the getaway vehicle after the murder.

Organization

Region 9 Police(ตำรวจสืบภาค 9)

The police unit responsible for investigating and arresting suspects in the murder-for-hire case.

Central Investigation Bureau (CIB)(ตำรวจสอบสวนกลาง (CIB))

A national law enforcement agency that assisted Region 9 Police in the operation.

Crime Suppression Division, Unit 6(ตำรวจกองปราบกองกำกับการ 6)

A specific unit within the Crime Suppression Division that participated in the arrest operation.

Koh Yao Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.เกาะยอ)

The local government body for which Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya was a prospective chief.

Tha Chamuang Subdistrict Administrative Organization(อบต.ท่าชะมวง)

The local government body for which the victim, Kamnan Yong, was a candidate.

Songkhla Provincial Election Commission(กกต. จ.สงขลา)

The provincial body responsible for certifying election results, including the election of Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya as Koh Yao Subdistrict Chief.

Place

Songkhla Province(จ.สงขลา)ℹ️

The province where Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya resides and was arrested, and where the Koh Yao Subdistrict is located.

Rattaphum District(อ.รัตภูมิ)

The district in Songkhla Province where the victim, Kamnan Yong, was a candidate for Subdistrict Chief.

Phatthalung Province(จ.พัทลุง)ℹ️

The province where the murder of Kamnan Yong took place.

Pa Bon District(อ.ป่าบอน)

The district in Phatthalung Province where the murder of Kamnan Yong occurred.

Mueang Songkhla District(อ.เมืองสงขลา)

The district encompassing Koh Yao Subdistrict in Songkhla Province.

Khuan Lang Subdistrict(ต.ควนลัง)

The subdistrict in Hat Yai District, Songkhla Province, where Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya's primary residence is located.

Hat Yai District(อ.หาดใหญ่)

The district in Songkhla Province where Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya resides.

Koh Yao Subdistrict(ต.เกาะยอ)

The subdistrict in Mueang Songkhla District for which Lt. Col. Govit Rachaniya is a prospective chief.

Thung Nari Subdistrict(ต.ทุ่งนารี)

The subdistrict in Pa Bon District, Phatthalung Province, where the murder of Kamnan Yong took place.

Tha Chamuang Subdistrict(ต.ท่าชะมวง)

The subdistrict in Rattaphum District, Songkhla Province, where Kamnan Yong was a candidate for Subdistrict Chief.

Phru On - Tha Maprang Road(ถนนสายพรุโอน-ท่ามะปราง)

The road in Phatthalung Province where Kamnan Yong was ambushed and killed.

Fortuner vehicle(รถยนต์ฟอร์จูนเนอร์)

The type of vehicle Kamnan Yong was driving when he was shot and killed.

Asian Highway(ถนนสายเอเชีย)

The highway used by the suspects to flee the crime scene towards Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.

Nakhon Si Thammarat Province(จ.นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

The province where the getaway car was discovered and recovered by authorities.

Chaloem Phrakiat District (formerly Chaloem Phrakiat)(ต.ชะอวด)

The district in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province where the abandoned getaway car was found.

Chaloem Phrakiat District (formerly Chaloem Phrakiat)(อ.ชะอวด)

The district in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province where the abandoned getaway car was found.

Abandoned sand pit(บ่อทรายร้าง)

The location in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province where the suspects abandoned the getaway car.