Suspect 'Fluke' Breaks Down Under Questioning in Triple Murder Case

On August 3, Chachoengsao Provincial Police conducted an extended interrogation of 24-year-old Chatchanan, known as 'Fluke,' one of several suspects in a triple homicide and body-concealment case. The Pattaya Provincial Court authorized his release for additional questioning as investigators pursue multiple leads, including reports that the suspect group may be connected to similar crimes elsewhere.

Throughout questioning, Chatchanan maintained that he was involved only in the three-victim family murder and denied involvement in other cases, claiming he is the brother-in-law of another suspect named Ball and was deceived into participating. He showed visible signs of distress and cried repeatedly during interrogation.

Police selected Chatchanan for intensive questioning because they believe him to be the most vulnerable suspect and potentially a source of valuable information. He is also the only suspect able to drive a manual transmission vehicle, which investigators determined was used to transport the victims' bodies to a coconut plantation before the murders and burial.

Authorities are investigating claims that the gang leader, known as 'Pong,' may have committed similar crimes against another victim in Ban Chang district, Rayong in early July, but investigation has found no evidence or witnesses supporting that allegation.

During detention, a tattoo was noted on the back of Chatchanan's neck bearing the phrase 'Demon of Power is Our Thought.'

Following questioning, police will return Chatchanan to Pattaya Provincial Court before transferring him to Pattaya Special Prison for further legal proceedings. The search and recovery operation, which took four days and involved foundation rescue teams, concluded successfully with the recovery of all five bodies. The foundation will arrange transport of the remains to Chachoengsao province for religious rites, expected to occur the following day.