Theft Suspect Dies in Cell at Chak Yaam Police Station

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A young suspect facing multiple theft charges was found dead in his cell at the Chak Yaam Police Station, prompting an investigation.

•A 32-year-old male suspect, identified as Mr. Ekkasit, died inside a cell at the Chak Yaam Police Station in Phetchaburi Province.
•The suspect was being held on charges of attempted theft in a public worship place and nighttime theft in a residence.
•He was discovered deceased by station officers around 05:30 on Jan 30, 2026, having apparently hanged himself.
•Authorities are investigating the death, with initial assessments suggesting accumulated stress and a lack of bail as potential factors.

•On Jan 29, 2026, Mr. Ekkasit was arrested under an arrest warrant from the Phetchaburi Provincial Court.
•Mr. Ekkasit was detained at the Chak Yaam Police Station after his arrest.
•Mr. Ekkasit was reportedly facing charges related to attempted public worship place theft and nighttime residential theft.
•On Jan 30, 2026, at approximately 05:30, Mr. Ekkasit was discovered deceased in his holding cell.
•Officials including the provincial prosecutor, hospital doctor, district officer, and investigative officer inspected the body.
•No external injuries or signs of assault were found on Mr. Ekkasit's body.
•Investigators initially suspect accumulated stress and the inability to secure bail may have led Mr. Ekkasit to commit suicide.
•Mr. Ekkasit's body was transported to Phra Chom Klao Hospital in Phetchaburi Province for a detailed autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.

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Chak Yaam(ชะอำ)

Location of the police station where the suspect died.

Chak Yaam Police Station(สภ.ชะอำ)

The police station where the suspect was detained and found dead.

Phetchaburi Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดเพชรบุรี)

The court that issued the arrest warrant for the suspect.

Chak Yaam Hospital(โรงพยาบาลชะอำ)

The hospital whose doctor participated in the initial inspection of the deceased suspect.

Phetchaburi Provincial Forensic Officers(เจ้าหน้าที่พิสูจน์หลักฐานจังหวัดเพชรบุรี)

Forensic personnel from Phetchaburi Province who were involved in the inspection of the scene and the deceased.

Sawang Sapphet Rescue(กู้ภัยสว่างสรรเพชร)

Rescue unit that was involved in responding to the incident at Chak Yaam Police Station.

Phra Chom Klao Hospital, Phetchaburi Province(โรงพยาบาลพระจอมเกล้า จ.เพชรบุรี)

The hospital where the deceased suspect's body was sent for an autopsy.

Pol. Col. Apiprak Permchai(พ.ต.อ.อภิรักษ์ เพิ่มชัย)

Superintendent of Chak Yaam Police Station who was informed of the incident.

Mr. Thatsanai Phuengbupha(นายทัศนัย พวงบุผา)

District Officer of Chak Yaam who participated in the inspection of the deceased suspect.

Pol. Lt. Jr. Grade Jirajet Phansaeng(ร.ต.ท.จิรเจษกฏ์ พานแสง)

Investigative officer at Chak Yaam Police Station who received the report of the suspect's death.

Ekkasit(เอกสิทธิ์)

The 32-year-old suspect who died in the holding cell at Chak Yaam Police Station.