Bangkok: Prosecutors have indicted Kothorn and his eight associates on charges of premeditated murder in the shooting case of SorJor Tong. They face additional charges, including banditry and illegal possession of firearms and ammunition.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Sakkasem Nitrayok, Inspector-General of the Attorney General and spokesman for the Office of the Attorney General, disclosed that the Office of Criminal Litigation received the investigation report on February 26, 2025, from Division 2, Crime Suppression Division. The case involves Ms. Napapat, also known as Joy Anchananichmon, the first accuser, against Mr. Thanasarankon Techathanatchot, the first accused, and his group, which includes Mr. Saksith Chinwong, Mr. Thanapat Songsaeng, Mr. Aphisit Sodchuen, Mr. Sittichai Sripakdi, Mr. Phatthanon Buncho, Mr. Sunthon Wilawan, and Ms. Minchanarat Phacharamakun. They are charged with premeditated murder, illegal possession of firearms, and other offenses.
Since the case has attracted significant public and media interest, it has been deemed an important case under the Office of the Attorney General's regulations on criminal prosecution by prosecutors 2020. The Office of Criminal Litigation has established a panel to consider the case and has issued several orders.
The first to seventh accused face charges of being part of a gang of bandits, illegal possession of firearms and ammunition, and carrying firearms without a license in public areas. They are also charged with premeditated murder and unlawfully discharging firearms in public places.
Additional specific charges were ordered against individual members of the group. The first accused is charged with possessing ammunition unlawfully, while the seventh accused is charged with instigating premeditated murder. The eighth accused faces charges of being an accomplice in the premeditated murder.
Furthermore, the public prosecutor has requested an increased penalty for the fourth accused and to confiscate evidence retained by the officers. The decision not to prosecute the first to seventh accused for causing damage to documents has been communicated to the National Police Commissioner for further consideration, following Section 145/1 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
The prosecutor of the Criminal Court has filed a lawsuit against the eight suspects in the Criminal Court.