Local politician descendants, known as the Pee Po gang, have been detained for beating a young man to death during the Songkran festival on April 14, in an incident that left two of the victim’s relatives seriously injured.
The attack, claimed as self-defence, stems from an altercation where 29 year old Atit was beaten to death by the gang in Bang Phae district, Ratchaburi.
Six individuals were arrested in connection with the violent assault that led to Atit’s death and the injuries of his two relatives while they were celebrating Thailand’s traditional New Year’s water festivities. The incident took place last Sunday afternoon, April 14. The Bang Phae police subsequently launched a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the six gang members.
The case officer, Sub-Lieutenant Suthipong Suwannano, brought the accused before the Ratchaburi…
