Driver, 19, Held After Friend Fatally Stabs Vendor in Rayong
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Police have apprehended a 19-year-old driver who transported his friend to stab a flower garland vendor to death in Rayong. The driver claims he didn't know his friend would commit the attack, thinking he was just giving him a ride. The knife-wielding attacker fled the scene. On October 20, progress was reported: Mr. Namphueng, 42, was selling garlands near the entrance of Waran 1 shop in Tha Pradu subdistrict, Mueang Rayong district, when two men on a motorcycle approached. One used a knife to stab him in the right ribcage and neck, causing severe injuries leading to death. The incident occurred at 2:00 PM on October 18. Today, Muang Rayong police detained "Mr. A" (alias), 19, for questioning after he drove the motorcycle carrying Mr. Phanuwat, 20, who stabbed the vendor to death. Mr. A stated he only drove the motorcycle to drop off Mr. Phanuwat and didn't think his friend would bring a knife to kill the vendor. Regarding the motive, Mr. A said he had heard Mr. Phanuwat mention that the deceased had previously chased and stabbed him, suggesting a long-standing conflict from past work. Meanwhile, Mr. Phanuwat, the knife-wielder, has had an arrest warrant approved by the Rayong Provincial Court. Police have gathered intelligence on where he is hiding and are currently surrounding the area and pursuing him to proceed with legal action.
