100,000 baht reward for capture of notorious fugitive, says Department of Corrections

A reward of 100,000 baht has been offered by the Department of Corrections for the capture of 37 year old Chaowalit, a notorious fugitive prisoner who escaped while receiving treatment at Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital. The escape occurred around 1am yesterday, and authorities have yet to apprehend him.

The Department of Corrections reported Chaowalit was a high-profile inmate convicted of several serious crimes including theft, infringement of liberty, and firearms offences, serving a total sentence of 21 years, three months, and 25 days.

His sentence was due to end on May 6, 2043. He was transferred from Pattalung Central Prison to Nakhon Si Thammarat Central Prison on August 7, due to his influence. On October 20, he was sent to Maharaj Nakhon Si Thammarat Hospital for dental treatment. However, he lost consciousness and was admitted to the hospital where he…