Interrogation of "Second Lieutenant Art," a key suspect in the abduction and murder case of a young manager, saw him break down in tears, confessing and claiming he was deceived and exploited by "Srawi," which destroyed his life. The Metropolitan Police Chief confirmed solid evidence exists and that they are expanding the investigation with additional warrants to arrest four more individuals who assisted in moving the body.
At 11:00 a.m. on 14 Mar 2026 GMT+7 at Sutthisan Police Station, Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, along with Police Major General Phanlap Airamla, Deputy Commissioner, Police Major General Chotiwat Lueawilai, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Investigation Division, Police Major General Kiattikun Sonthinern, Chief of Police District 2, investigative teams from the Metropolitan Police Division, and the Investigation Unit collaborated in operations.Police District 2Together detained Second Lieutenant Phumeth "Art" Ngensrichai, suspect under an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court, charged with ordering othersto commit offensesand conspiracy tocommit offensesincluding premeditated murder, etc., who was apprehended by Lao police for questioning.
After being brought down from the van, reporters tried to ask Second Lieutenant Phumeth, or "Art," about the incident, but he refused to answer any questions. Upon entering to speak with Police Lieutenant General Siam, Art bowed his head onto the table and began to cry, saying,"I'm sorry. I was deceived and used."
When asked who deceived him, Art said,"I was deceived and used by Mr. Srawi. My life was going well, but I regret what happened. I never expected it to turn out this way."
After more than two hours of questioning, Police Colonel Phonthep Chalermkiat, Chief of Sutthisan Police Station, took Art to reenact the crime scene at a rented house in Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province.
Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police Commissioner, revealed that Art's testimony was somewhat helpful. However, investigators and forensic teams possess sufficient scientific evidence to confirmthe commission of offenses.They can prosecute all 10 suspects named in the arrest warrants.
Regarding Art's tears and his claim that he was used bySrawi,to commit offenses,without being told what exactly to do, he expressed regret for his actions, noting that his career and family were going well but were now ruined. His life and future have collapsed. When asked if the motive was solely a love affair or if business matters were involved, the Police Commissioner said the problem remained related to a love affair.Regarding Srawi, the mastermind, he was involved in every step—from ordering the abduction, with Art reporting and communicating throughout, to the disposal of the body by burning it in Lopburi Province, as well as arranging the escape. Srawi personally managed Art’s actions, and the authorities have all the evidence.
Initially, authorities issued four additional arrest warrants for those who helped move and burn the body. Art said he needed help transporting the body before Srawi sent others to assist him in destroying and concealing the corpse in Lopburi.Art denies knowing how the victim was killed. Upon arrival, the victim, Mr. Top, was already dead. The suspect previously arrested claims that Art was the one who assaulted the victim, which Art denies.Authorities have identified the remaining four suspects and hope they will surrender. It is the suspects’ right to provide their testimony, but officials have various evidence and all relevant information.