Accusations of premeditated murder, illegal firearm possession and use, and owning a firearm without permission, have been levelled against a police officer, following the fatal shooting of a businessman on an expressway in Wang Thonglang district. The officer, a former deputy inspector of Hua Mak station, identified as Pol Lt Narongwat Thachata, was employed by the victim as a driver. The incident took place late on Friday night.
Yesterday, Pol Lt Narongwat was handed over to the Criminal Court for the commencement of his 12-day detention period, as divulged by Pol Col Jessada Yangnok, the commander of Wang Thong Lang police station. With the approval of the Criminal Court, the investigation into the case continues to widen.
Given the severity of the allegations and the potential for the officer to abscond, authorities have rejected Pol Lt Narongwat’s…
