Thai Soldier Arrested for Murdering Colleague to Steal Gold

Details regarding the discovery of a soldier's body on October 20 in Phang Nga and initial suspicions of foul play.

Police track down the suspect, revealing that the killer is also a soldier within the same camp.

Chief Sergeant First Class Jirayut is arrested while receiving treatment for injuries from the struggle.

Examination of the body found 200 meters behind the weapons warehouse, noting animal scavenging and signs of robbery.

The suspect admits to drugging the victim with alcohol to steal a 3-baht gold necklace.

Police lead the suspect to the gold shop where he sold the stolen jewelry for 180,000 baht.

Superintendent Chakrit explains the critical clues, including neck abrasions, that prevented the case from being closed as a natural death.

Discussion on the suspect's gambling addiction and his claim that the victim insulted him before the murder.

Reporting from the camp where the event occurred, noting the silence and lack of openness among personnel.

A rescue worker describes the gruesome state of the body and the evidence of the body being transported by vehicle.

The shop owner recalls the suspect's appearance and his lie about a car accident to explain his injuries.

Local shopkeepers describe the victim as a kind person, contrasting with the suspect's actions.