The police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on April 8, in which Police Lieutenant Colonel Attaporn Wichien, the commander of the Anti-Suppression Division, was involved. The attack, which was carried out with M16 war weapons and shotguns, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including Mr. Thammarong Nilniyom, the former village headman, and his wife, Mrs. Nilthip Palakachen. Additionally, Dr. Atthaphon, son of Lieutenant Colonel Attaporn and his first wife, was allegedly shot by Attaporn with a 9mm bullet. Dr. Atthaphon’s second wife, Ms. Panida or Tak Nilniyom, was also found shot to death. One suspect, Mr. Manop, has been arrested, and the police have set up checkpoints to apprehend the remaining perpetrators. It is believed that Attaporn is armed and dangerous, and anyone with relevant information is encouraged to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
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Progress in the case of Police Lieutenant Colonel Attaporn Wichien, 46 years old, the commander of the Anti-Suppression Division. Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station Surat Thani province, with a total of 4 people using M16 war weapons and shotguns to shoot at a house in Palm Garden, No. 91 Moo 8, Kapao Subdistrict, Khiri Rat Nikhom District. and there was a firefight There were 4 deaths, including Mr. Thammarong Nilniyom or Poo Yai Rong, 60 years old, the owner of the house, the former village headman of Village 1, Bang Ngon Subdistrict, Phunphin District, Mrs. Nilthip Palakachen or Taeng, 49 years old, and his wife, Mr. Pornsak Petch. Chu or the adult Korn, 56 years old, former Village Headman, Moo 13, Tha Khanon Sub-district, relative of Mrs. Nilthip. and Mr. Thammarat Wichien, 48 years old, brother of Dr. Attaporn, occurred on the evening of April 8.
Subsequently, the fifth deceased was found, Mr. Atthaphon or Bas Wichien, 25 years old, son of Dr. Atthaporn and his first wife, shot by Dr. Atthaphon with a 9mm bullet. 6 Ms. Panida or Tak Nilniyom, 34 years old, the second wife, was shot in the mouth by Dr. Atthaporn with a 9mm bullet in the Leelawadee Resort room, Tha Khanon Subdistrict, Khiri Rat Nikhom District. And follow up to arrest Mr. Manop, unemployed, 57 years old, from Khiri Rat Nikhom District, 1 of the suspects who were arrested at a house in Thap Put District, Phang Nga Province.
Most recently, on April 11, Maj. Gen. Saranyoo Chamnanrat, Police Commander, Surat Thani Province, revealed that there was an urgent radio order for all police stations to set up checkpoints, interception points and check escape routes. Pol.Lt.Athaporn Wichien or Da-at must be careful because Pol.Lt.Athaporn is considered a dangerous person. There are M16 war weapons and 9mm firearms with them. If people know the clue, inform the officer, there is a reward of 50,000 baht.
In addition, Maj. Gen. Saranyu Ready to give to the investigative police distributed to search for clues and go to suspected areas that are expected Dr. Atthaporn will use it as a hiding place because Khiri Rat Nikhom and Ban Ta Khun districts are mountainous areas, together with Dr. Atthaporn being a local person, he has expertise in routes and areas.
News reports that following the shooting attack on Mr. Thammarong’s house Or an adult Rong father-in-law, then Dr. Atthaphon has sent a message to relatives via Line that will not surrender Because there’s nothing to lose
On the same day, investigators Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station Mr. Manop, unemployed, 1 of the accused was first caught for further questioning. and gathering evidence to prepare to submit a request for detention for the first time to the Surat Thani Provincial Court with regarding 4 relatives of Mr. Manop waiting in front Khiri Rat Nikhom Police Station
As for the investigation into the use of firearms by government orders Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakpal, deputy commander of police, found that Pol. Lt. Gen. Atthaporn took one of his own 5.56 (M16) firearms and borrowed one more from a friend of the police, a total of two. Therefore it is expected that in the sedan that drove the crime there were at least 4 firearms in total.
One of Mr. Manop’s older brothers said that Mr. Manop, the younger brother, had a good character and loved his people since he was released from prison. which he did not often meet with his younger brother When he heard the news that his younger brother had participated in the crime, he was very shocked.
“I never knew regarding it before. Normally, if he thinks of coming to see In which he had 5 siblings, 1 died, rushed to the police station because he had seen the news that his brother was arrested. So I will look and come and visit as much as I can,” Mr. Manop’s brother said.
Reporters reported that From examining the timeline of the incident of Dr. Attaporn as follows:
On April 7, 2023, Ms. Panida or Tak Nilniyom, 34 years old, the second wife is the daughter of Mr. Thammarong Nilniyom or Grandmother Rong, 60 years old, to open a room at Leelawadee Resort Subdistrict. Tha Khanon, Khiri Rat Nikhom District By borrowing a Suzuki sedan from a friend of the Ban Ta Khun police station as a vehicle and having Mr. Thammarat Wichien, his older brother drive a Toyota Vios sedan rented from a car rental shop in downtown Surat Thani Drive behind to open another room.
After staying overnight for 1 night, Dr. Atthaphon used a 9mm firearm to fill Ms. Panida’s mouth until she died as the 1st body and drove a Toyota Vios sedan. Went out with Mr. Thammarat, his older brother, to continue the crime, leaving Ms. Panida’s body with a Suzuki sedan at the resort. The resort staff came to find the body. Ms. Panida on April 10, 2023 in a sluggish state
On April 8, 2023, Dr. Atthaphon used a Toyota Vios sedan as a vehicle with Mr. Thammarat, his brother, Mr. Manop, unemployed, and Mr. Atthaphon Wichien, his son and first wife as a driver. Using M16 war weapons, shotguns and 9mm firearms to cause a shooting attack on Mr. Thammarong’s house. Or the elder Rong father-in-law at Ban Suan Palm, No. 91 Moo 8, Kapao Sub-district, Khiri Rat Nikhom District.
Mr. Manop used a firearm to shoot Mrs. Nilthip. Mr. Thammarong’s wife Died as the second corpse, and in the house there was a firefight. It is expected that Mr. Pornsak or an adult fill out was shot dead as the 3rd body. Mr. Thammarat, who broke into the house, was shot in the garden and died as the 4th body, and Lt. Col. Atthaporn followed and shot Mr. Thammarong. Or the elder Rong father-in-law in the bedroom on the 2nd floor died as the 5th corpse
After that, Mr. Atthaphon Wichien, his son, and Dr. Atthaphon drove a Toyota Vios sedan to send Mr. Manop at Khao Phang Sub-district, Ban Ta Khun District, separated and escaped.
On April 9, 2023, in the evening, the Surat Thani Provincial Court Approved an arrest warrant for Mr. Manop and Lt. Attaporn, and the Surat Thani Provincial Police ordered Lt. Lt. Lt. Attaporn to retire first.
the same evening Dr. Attaporn drove a Honda City sedan with the body of Mr. Atthaphon Wichien, his son, sitting in the left seat of the driver’s seat. There was a gunshot wound with a 9mm bullet in the right temple. In the car, there was a 9mm gun casing, parked under a tree in the courtyard of Wat Kraisorn Khet Raram, Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District, where there was a merit-making ceremony. Mr. Thammarat, brother of Dr. Atthaporn, is the first night, expecting that Dr. Atthaphon used a firearm to shoot his son and die as the sixth body.
On April 10, 2023, police found a Toyota Vios sedan used in the crime parked at a resort in Khao Phang Subdistrict, Ban Ta Khun District. Attaporn came to stay overnight and left the car and fled.
On the same day, the police followed up and arrested Mr. Manop, unemployed, 1 of the accused who was issued with an arrest warrant in the area of Thap Put District, Phang Nga Province.
In summary, there were 4 victims, Mr. Thammarong Nilniyom or Poo Yai Rong, 60 years old, the owner of the house, the former Village Headman of Village 1, Bang Ngon Subdistrict, Phun Phin District, Mrs. Nilthip Palakachen or Taeng, 49 years old, and his second wife. Mr. Pornsak Phetchoo or adult Krok, 56 years old, former Village Headman, Moo 13, Tha Khanon Subdistrict, relative of Mrs. Nilthip and Ms. Panida or Tak Nilniyom, 34 years old, daughter of Mr. Thammarong and first wife.
The two perpetrators were Mr. Thammarat Wichien, 48, brother of Dr. Atthaporn and Mr. Atthaphon Wichien, 25, son of Dr. Atthaporn.
The brutal attack in Surat Thani province has left four innocent people dead and a community searching for answers. As the investigation progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that the perpetrators of these heinous crimes will not turn themselves in. With nothing left to lose, they remain on the run and potentially armed and dangerous. The police are diligently working to track them down and bring them to justice, but they need your help. If you have any information, please come forward and help the families of the victims find closure. Together, we can ensure that justice is served and that tragedies like this never happen once more.
