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Arrest warrant issued against Burmese man for murder of former diplomat in Thailand

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Royal Thai Police submitted documents and evidence to the Thailand Courts to issue a warrant for the arrest of a Burmese man for the suspected murder of a former Thai diplomat at a house in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The suspect reportedly escaped arrest outside Bangkok but police believe he is still in Thailand.

Following the death of 63 year old Wichit Chitwimarn, Deputy Commissioner of Metropolitan Police Division 1 Noppason Poonsawat told the media today that officers discovered Wichit’s mobile phone and tablet missing. The loss of other valuables such as watches, gold necklaces and rings is being investigated.

Police initially summoned two teenagers, aged 15 and 17 years old, suspected of being the killers for questioning. The 17 year old man was also Wichit’s adopted son. The two denied involvement and the police…

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