Four arrested for abduction over car loan dispute in Chanthaburi
Four men audaciously attacked a 50 year old man, binding his hands and feet before abducting him in a taxi headed towards the Aranyaprathet border in Sa Kaeo province. Police intervened promptly, apprehending the suspects just 24 minutes after the incident was reported. The incident unfolded outside a convenience store in the Kluang district of Chanthaburi.
A vigilant citizen reported the attack to the police at 3.41pm yesterday, November 13. The four men had assaulted the victim, later identified as Nakarin, and forced him into a yellow and green taxi, heading along the Kluang-Makham road. Police Colonel Traisit Pokkathammachai led a swift response, deploying a team to pursue the suspects and set up checkpoints on potential escape routes.
By 4.05pm, police successfully intercepted the suspect vehicle near a police station in Ban Trok Nong, Khluang. The location was approximately 10 kilometres from the initial crime scene, and all four attackers, along with Nakarin, were detained.
Nakarin, a construction worker from Sa Kaeo, had a previous drug-related arrest record at the Kluang Police Station. The attackers were identified as former colleagues. The motivation behind the abduction stemmed from a vehicle loan incident.
On October 27, Nakarin borrowed a white Isuzu vehicle, registered 1 ฒฏ 2227 Bangkok, from Khemthat, one of the attackers, claiming he needed it for a day trip to Ban Klong Luek in Sa Kaeo. However, by October 29, the car had not been returned, and Nakarin was unreachable. Khemthat reported the matter to the police to document the situation and retrieve his vehicle.
“I’m sorry, it’s my fault,” Nakarin reportedly said during the ordeal, admitting his error.
The attackers, unable to retrieve the vehicle, rented a taxi from Nonthaburi to Chanthaburi, where Nakarin was known to reside. Upon locating him at the convenience store, they attacked him in a fit of rage, tied him up, and forced him into the taxi to find the car. Following their capture, the suspects were taken for questioning and drug testing before facing legal proceedings.
The taxi driver, 51 year old Somkid TaenThaisong shared his account of the day’s events. He had been hired by the four men for 2,500 baht to drive them from Nonthaburi to Chanthaburi, reported KhaoSod.
“Everything seemed normal,” Somkid recounted, describing the journey up to the intersection in Ban Khluang, where the men disembarked and ran towards Nakarin. Unaware of the attack, Somkid proceeded to make a U-turn. Upon returning, he found the men had brought Nakarin, now bound and with a swollen face, back into the vehicle.
“Initially, they said they were heading back to Bangkok but then decided to go to Aranyaprathet in Sa Kaeo instead,” Somkid said, detailing the last-minute change of plans before the police stopped the taxi en route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news.
Why did the attackers choose a taxi for the abduction?
It provided a seemingly inconspicuous mode of transport to approach Nakarin without raising immediate suspicion.
How did the police manage such a rapid response to the abduction?
They used quick reporting, strategic deployment, and checkpoint setups to intercept the suspects swiftly.
What if the police had taken longer to respond?
A delayed response could have allowed the attackers to cross borders, complicating recovery efforts and legal proceedings.
How does Nakarin’s past influence the attackers’ motivation?
His previous arrest may have affected trust, intensifying their reaction to the vehicle dispute.
What role did the taxi driver play in resolving the situation?
Unwittingly, his account and cooperation provided critical insights into the attackers’ movements and intentions.
