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Meth-induced crime wave hits Hat Yai as man’s spree leads to police chase

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A drug-fueled crime spree has gripped the city of Hat Yai in Songkhla province, as a 35 year old man, identified by locals as Num Thip, went on a violent rampage following heavy consumption of methamphetamine and crystal meth. The series of events, which occurred today, April 25, resulted in the apprehension of Thitipong Kwamsup by a 50-officer police force, including fast action and investigative teams from various branches within the region.

Thitipong, under the influence of drugs, admitted to the police that he had taken methamphetamine and crystal meth before embarking on his crime spree. In a desperate state induced by hallucinations, he attacked a woman and snatched a motorcycle in the area of Sam Chai.

He continued his assault by using a knife to threaten another woman and stole her motorcycle in front of the JB hotel. His final act before being…

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