Witness reveals trauma in Pong-Thong 5-body burial case

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

Reader Briefing

A witness named Neng provided critical information to police regarding the murder of five people by suspects Pong and Thong in Chonburi.

•Neng reported the sighting of Thong dismantling a motorcycle belonging to missing Russian siblings.
•Suspects Pong and Thong murdered five people, including two Russians and a Thai family of three.
•Neng provided shelter to Pong and employed Thong as a charcoal burner.
•The crimes occurred in Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi.

•Neng is a motorcycle mechanic for over 20 years who provided housing to Pong and employment to Thong.
•Neng contacted Huay Yai Police Station after recognizing a missing Russian siblings' motorcycle being dismantled by Thong.
•On July 26, Neng observed Thong dismantling a motorcycle at a shelter near Thung Luang old cemetery.
•Neng took Pong to make merit at Wat Luang Phor Sotorn in Chachoengao on July 11, after Pong and Thong had already killed the Thai family.
•Neng stated that Pong frequently displayed a firearm, which was later used to kill the victims.
•Pong and Thong stole a red Honda Scoopy from Neng to commit the crime against the Russian siblings and flee toward Sa Kaeo.
•Neng experienced severe stress and nearly committed suicide due to police pressure and neighborhood gossip.
•Neng confirmed that Huay Yai Police worked hard to successfully resolve the case.

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Neng

"Thong, whose motorcycle did you take?"

ไอ้ธงไปเอารถจักรยานยนต์ใครมา

Neng

"Did you two do something to the Russians?"

มึงสองคนไปทำอะไรรัสเซียมาหรือเปล่า

Neng(นายเหน่ง)

A motorcycle mechanic and witness who provided shelter to Pong and employed Thong.

Tana (Pong)(นายฑณา)

A suspect who murdered five people and stayed at Neng's house for nearly two months after prison.

Thongchai (Thong)(นายธงชัย)

A suspect and employee of Neng who assisted Pong in the killings and dismantled victims' motorcycles.

Huay Yai Police Station(สภ.ห้วยใหญ่)

The police agency responsible for investigating and resolving the 5-body burial case.

Huay Yai, Bang Lamung, Chonburi(ต.ห้วยใหญ่ อ.บางละมุง จ.ชลบุรี)

The location where the shocking crimes occurred.

Thung Luang Old Cemetery(ป่าช้าเก่าทุ่งหลวง)

The site near where Thong dismantled motorcycles and where vehicles were buried.

Wat Luang Phor Sotorn, Chachoengao(วัดหลวงพ่อโสธร จ.ฉะเชิงเทรา)

The temple where Neng took Pong to make merit on July 11.

Sa Kaeo Province(จ.สระแก้ว)ℹ️

The direction in which Pong and Thong fled using Neng's stolen motorcycle.