Police Arrest 26-Year-Old Man for Stabbing Pub Employee
LAMPANG – On the evening of July 29, police in Lampang, Thailand, arrested a 26-year-old man for stabbing a pub employee outside a local convenience store. The violent attack was a direct act of revenge following a chaotic pub brawl the night before, where the attacker’s friend, a local soldier, pulled a fake gun on security guards. Authorities quickly secured the scene, rushed the severely injured victim to the hospital, and took the armed suspect into custody.
The frightening incident took place in the busy commercial district of Lampang Municipality. Police officers from the Mueang Lampang Station rushed to a convenience store on Suren Road. They responded to emergency calls about a man actively attacking people with a weapon.
When police arrived, they found two injured employees from a nearby entertainment venue. The primary victim, a 23-year-old man named Netithorn, suffered a severe stab wound to his left back. Emergency rescue teams quickly arrived to take him to Lampang Hospital for urgent medical care.
Key Takeaways
- Police arrested a 26-year-old man for severely stabbing a 23-year-old pub employee on Suren Road in Lampang.
- The stabbing was an act of revenge linked to a chaotic pub brawl from the previous night involving a fake gun.
- Military officials are currently investigating a soldier who was involved in the initial dispute and accompanied the attacker.
Another pub worker, a 21-year-old named Natthapoom, received minor injuries during the chaos. He suffered scraped fingers while bravely trying to stop the attacker. Police officers acted fast and arrested the 26-year-old suspect, Thepbodee, within just a few minutes.
Officers seized a sharp, short-bladed knife from the suspect at the scene. Thepbodee also had a minor head wound from the struggle. He quickly confessed to the police, stating he brought the knife from home specifically to get revenge for a friend.
His friend, Private Sittichai, had been hurt by the pub’s security guards during a fight the previous night. The two men had spotted the pub guards near the convenience store by chance. A heated argument broke out, which led Thepbodee to draw his knife and stab Netithorn.
The Fake Gun Led to Stabbing
The roots of this violent stabbing go back to a chaotic scene on July 28. According to local news reports, Private Sittichai caused a major disruption at the pub while heavily intoxicated. Witnesses reported he was blowing balloons, which staff suspected contained laughing gas, and bothering other customers.
When security guards stepped in, Sittichai pulled out a BB gun to threaten them. This reckless move forced the guards to tackle him, sparking a massive physical brawl. The fight left Sittichai, his friends, and one security guard with various injuries.
Consequently, police officially charged Thepbodee with physical assault using a deadly weapon. They are keeping him in custody to proceed with legal action. Meanwhile, investigators are still gathering evidence to determine if others should face criminal charges.
Private Sittichai, who was present during the stabbing, was also taken to Lampang Hospital. He needed treatment for a left ear injury he received during the initial pub brawl. Since he is an active-duty soldier, military officials from the 32nd Military Circle have stepped in.
Military officers will question Sittichai directly because he is under their official command. The local police and military are working closely to resolve the case. Ultimately, they want to ensure everyone involved in both violent incidents faces proper justice.
