Suspects in 3.4 Million Baht Robbery Provide Initial Information to Police

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Journalists investigating the suspects in the 3.4 million baht robbery of a shopping mall in the Lat Phrao area were able to speak with two of the arrested suspects, Mr. Ice and Mr. Song, before they were taken into interrogation. According to reports, both suspects claimed to have been tricked into participating in the crime and denied any involvement in the actual robbery. They alleged that they were not aware of the plan to threaten and rob the victim with a gun. Mr. Ice claimed that he was asked to meet a woman at a famous shopping mall, while Mr. Song claimed that he was a close subordinate of the gang leader, Suea Pun, and was not aware of the robbery plan. Despite their claims, the police have arrested four suspects, including Mr. Ice and Mr. Song, and are pursuing the remaining three suspects.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Metropolitan Police Bureau arrested four suspects in connection with the 3.4 million baht robbery of a shopping mall in the Lat Phrao area, including Mr. Ice and Mr. Song.
  • Mr. Ice claimed to have been tricked into participating in the crime and denied holding a gun to the victim's death, but admitted to being in the car during the incident.
  • Mr. Song, a close subordinate of Suea Pun, also claimed to have been unaware of the plan to rob the victim and denied bringing a gun with him on the day of the incident.
  • Both suspects were taken into interrogation and may provide further information to the police.
  • The police have seized a silver-bronze Honda Civic, which was used in the robbery, as evidence and are examining the fingerprints to support the case.

Statistics:

  • The amount stolen in the robbery was 3.4 million baht.
  • Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the crime.
  • Two suspects, Mr. Ice and Mr. Song, have provided initial information to the police, claiming to have been tricked into participating in the crime.
  • The police have seized a silver-bronze Honda Civic as evidence and are examining the fingerprints to support the case.
  • The remaining three suspects, including Mr. Worawat or Pun or Sueapun, Mr. Ball, and Mr. Rungnirun or Bo, are still at large and have not coordinated to surrender.

Sources:

  • Thai News Agency, July 2, 2025
  • Metropolitan Police Bureau, Investigation Division, Metropolitan Police Bureau
  • Phaholyothin Police Station
  • Bangkok Post
  • Thai Rath