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Quadruple murder suspect arrested in southern Thailand

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The man believed to be responsible for the brutal shooting and killing of four people, including a 60 year old local man and three Burmese workers, has been apprehended in southern Thailand. The 44 year old suspect was also responsible for the killing of a dog in the same area. The murders, believed to be fuelled by existing disputes, ensued in the Moo 19 area of Nakhon Si Thammarat province yesterday, which has left the community in shock and mourning.

In an update today, reports suggest that after the horrific incident, Prapan Naksiri fled in a pickup truck belonging to one of the victims, Prayong Somnuke, towards Surat Thani province. His escape, however, was short-lived as he lost control of the vehicle in the Moo 7 area of Phlai Wad, Kanchanadit district, Surat Thani province. Prapan left the vehicle quickly, carrying a backpack and a firearm. He…

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