Four Suspects Held in Chonburi Killing of Five Family Members
Four suspects arrested in connection with the killing of five family members in Chonburi appeared in court on August 1, with one suspect's aunt confirming he committed the crimes within two months of his prison release.
On August 1, 2025, at Huai Yai Police Station in Chonburi province, police took control of Tanaa "Pong" Keuttong, Thongchai "Thong" Srinit, and two other suspects known as "Fluke" and "Ball" to proceed with detention orders to court. They face murder charges in a shocking case that has claimed five lives. After an overnight interrogation, officers completed background checks, fingerprinting, and prepared detention request documents. All suspects appeared tense and refused to answer media questions about their motives.
Before being taken to court, Pong's aunt—his guardian since childhood—visited with food and water. She revealed that although she still loves her nephew as a family member, she cannot condone his actions. She stated she will accept whatever sentence the court imposes and will not seek bail due to lack of collateral and fear that his release could lead to further crimes.
The aunt further disclosed that Pong had intended to rebuild his life and support his family after his previous release from prison, but committed these heinous crimes in less than two months. She expressed profound sadness and disappointment with the family's situation. She also denied knowledge of police uniforms or equipment found in the house and claimed she does not know who orchestrated the crimes.
