The Deputy Commander of Region 1 Police convened a meeting to monitor progress in the case where a hair salon owner used a pestle to strike the head of a 26-year-old man, causing death inside the shop. They are urgently interviewing witnesses and gatheringkey evidenceat the crime scene, revealing the motive involves a love affair.
At 15:30 on 18 Apr 2026 GMT+7 at Pak Kret Police Station, Nonthaburi Province, Pol. Maj. Gen. Atthapon Anusit, Deputy Commander of Region 1 Police, Pol. Col. Adirek Thongkaemkaew, Chief of Pak Kret Police Station, Pol. Col. Retsawon Wayuvech, Chief of Investigation Group Region 1, Pol. Lt. Col. Boonyawat Srilesworakul, Deputy Chief Investigator, and Pol. Lt. Col. Karun Limpirojanarit, Deputy Chief of Investigation, Pak Kret Police, met with the investigation and detective teams responsible for the case involving Mr. Jeerawat Rattanawimantip, 59, the hair salon owner in Amphornpaisan area, Bang Phut Subdistrict, Nonthaburi. He allegedly brutally killed Mr. Thiti Kobsubjaroen, 26, by repeatedly striking his head with a pestle inside the shop. They discussed whether the act was premeditated, taking over an hour.the headuntil death inside the shop, questioning if it was premeditated. The meeting lastedover an hour.After the meeting, Pol. Maj. Gen. Atthapon said the case has attracted significant public interest. They have reviewed the case files and instructed investigators to gather more information and interview additional witnesses on various points.
Currently, details and motives cannot be fully disclosed, but investigators have prepared a crime scene map and collected crucial evidence there. Important scientific evidence exists that can confirm who did what during the incident, but it is not yet revealed.
Investigators are working with forensic teams from Region 1 to collect and examine evidence. Details are still pending, but they are expediting the analysis of weapons used inside the house to verify which weapon was used and by whom.
They are looking for DNA or latent fingerprints to prove who used which weapon, to determine whether it was a group assault or a consensual fight.. Regarding the suspect, the investigation respects their right to testify as they wish, but investigators must collect all evidence to establish facts clearly.
This includes establishing the suspect's innocence if applicable..The motive involves prior issues related to a love affair. Investigators have been ordered to check phone records to see communications before the victim arrived at the salon, believing there was prior contact.
Regarding money lending claims by the suspect, this is still being verified. Investigators have also reviewed CCTV to check if the victim carried a knife before entering the salon, or if acquaintances had seen him with one. It is also possible the knife was in the shop; further investigation is ongoing.
All witnesses will be questioned, including those overseas, to uncover the complete truth.. in every dimension.