Young thief dies in cell after 1 day in custody, linked to over 10 crimes.

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A 32-year-old suspect with a history of over 10 theft cases died by suicide in a police cell at Ch-Am Police Station, Phetchaburi, one day after his arrest.

•A 32-year-old man, identified as Ekasit, died by suicide in a police cell at Ch-Am Police Station on January 30, 2026.
•Ekasit was arrested on January 29, 2026, under an arrest warrant for attempted theft at a place of worship and nighttime residential theft.
•An autopsy revealed no signs of assault, and authorities suspect accumulated stress and lack of bail as reasons for his suicide.
•He had a prior record of over 10 theft cases in various areas of Phetchaburi province.
•The suspect was due to be presented to the Phetchaburi Provincial Court on the morning of his death.

Overview

•On Jan 29, 2026, Ekasit, aged 32, was arrested under an arrest warrant from the Phetchaburi Provincial Court, resulting in his detention.
•On Jan 30, 2026, at approximately 05:30 AM, Ekasit was found to have died by suicide within a cell at Ch-Am Police Station, Phetchaburi.
•Authorities including the Deputy Investigator, Ch-Am Police Chief, an Assistant District Officer, a prosecutor, and a hospital doctor inspected the cell and the deceased.
•Ekasit faced charges related to attempted temple theft and nighttime residential theft, indicating a pattern of criminal activity.
•Law enforcement authorities theorize that Ekasit's suicide was due to accumulated stress and an inability to secure bail.
•Ekasit had a documented history of over 10 theft-related charges spanning multiple districts within Phetchaburi province.
•The body of Ekasit was transported to Phra Chom Klao Hospital in Phetchaburi for a thorough post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death.

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Key Entities

Person

Young Thief(ตีนแมวหนุ่ม)

A nickname used in the article for the deceased suspect.

Pol. Lt. Chirajetsak Panasaeng(ร.ต.ท.จิรเจษกฏ์ พานแสง)

Deputy Investigator at Ch-Am Police Station who received the report of the suspect's death.

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

Superintendent of Ch-Am Police Station who was informed of the incident.

Mr. Thatsanai Puangbupha(นายทัศนัย พวงบุผา)

Assistant District Officer who participated in the scene investigation.

Mr. Ekasit(นายเอกสิทธิ์)

The 32-year-old suspect who died by suicide in police custody.

Organization

Ch-Am Police Station(สภ.ชะอำ)

The police station where the suspect was detained and died.

Phetchaburi Provincial Prosecutor(อัยการจังหวัดเพชรบุรี)

The prosecution office whose representative was involved in the case and the scene investigation.

Ch-Am Hospital(รพ.ชะอำ)

The hospital whose on-call doctor participated in the scene investigation.

Forensic Science Office of Phetchaburi(พฐ.จังหวัดเพชรบุรี)

The provincial forensic unit that attended the scene of the death.

Sawangsamphet Rescue Foundation(กู้ภัยสว่างสรรเพชร)

The rescue foundation that responded to the incident.

Phetchaburi Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดเพชรบุรี)

The court that issued the arrest warrant for the suspect and where he was scheduled to be presented.

Phra Chom Klao Hospital, Phetchaburi(โรงพยาบาลพระจอมเกล้า จังหวัดเพชรบุรี)

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

Place

Temple(วัด)ℹ️

A type of location where the suspect was accused of attempting theft.