Murder for 3,000 baht – man and woman latest arrests in police ordered killing

A man was paid just 3,000 baht to murder a woman in Kanchanaburi, it has been claimed.

The news came after a top policeman was held for his involvement in the murder.

Arrested last night were Phoomithat “Um” Phiboonsawat, 24, and Miss Kannika “Dao” Krumram, 38. The former gave himself up to Kanchanaburi cops while the latter was arrested on a warrant in Buriram, reports Daily News.

Both were held pending interview today. Also held in Taling Chan, Bangkok, were Bang Pong police superintendent Amnuay Pongsawat and Niwat “Joke” Suaythong.

Amnuay is believed to have ordered the killing of Suphatsorn Phonthaisong, 28, who was found buried at a deserted resort in Kanchanaburi yesterday evening.

Daily News reported that “Um” was paid just 3,000 baht for his involvement in the murder. Daily News also said that “Dao” was angry with the victim who took her money to spent on other women.

It was again reported in the Thai press that the victim was a “good looking ‘Tom’ “.

Thai Visa / Daily News

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