Bangkok Shocked as Headmaster Nabbed in Shooting Frenzy
Bangkok — A high‑school principal turned outlaw was hauled off by elite commandos on Jan 22, the day of the manhunt that rattled Thailand after a masked gunman stormed a jewellery shop, fatally shooting three people — including a toddler on the run.
The Heart‑Stopping CCTV Clip
- Police footage caught the attacker barging into the shop on Jan 9, firing wildly before sprinting away with a ½ million‑baht haul (about 22 k S$).
- Amid the chaos, a two‑year‑old boy hand‑in‑hand with his mum was tragically struck — a visual that spurred a nation to rally for justice.
- The snap sent wave after wave of frantic calls to the police, turning the city into a wound‑eyed, angry tide of both media and people.
Who’s the Culprit?
Last week, the terror‑spreading suspect was a headmaster — yes, the same guy who once preached ‘discipline’ at the school. He’s now faced with a lot less grey‑chapels and a lot more concrete walls as a convicted murderer.
Commandos and a Cheering Crowd
The chief came in with a full squad, the police station buzzing with TV crews and onlookers, who shouted the awesome shout “You nailed it!” as the former teacher was locked inside.
Official Statement
National Police Chief Jakthip Chaijinda told reporters that the headmaster didn’t deny the crime and was “confident” the police had hit the right target. With a dramatic grin, he said: “We’ve taken the knuckles off this knife‑throwing teacher.