Top police officers transferred after shooting at nightclub in Hua Hin

Five high-ranking police officers in Hua Hin were evacuated after a tragic shooting incident in a Nightclub without licenseThe incident, which resulted in Death of a soldier and injured three other people, has shaken the holiday resort of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

Among those transferred on Monday is Pol Colonel Kampanart Na Wichai, the station chief. The move, reported by Hua Hin Today, will see these officers temporarily transferred to the Prachuap Khiri Khan police operations centre while investigations into the fatal incident continue.

The shooting occurred in the early hours of August 18 at Tiny Bar in Soi 80, a popular nightlife area just 500 metres from the local police station. The victim, Rojchanaphon Rojchanapanich, an intelligence officer at the Infantry Regiment Centre in Pran Buri district, was shot dead by 34-year-old Jakkrit Worakul, who was a consultant to the Hua Hin police until his recent dismissal on charges.

According to witnesses, Rojchanaphon was out with friends when he accidentally bumped into a woman believed to be Jakkrit's girlfriend. In a shocking act, Jakkrit allegedly shot the police officer without prior confrontation.

Jakkrit turned himself in to police the following day and has since been released on 500,000 baht bail. The police reorganization underscores the seriousness of the situation and the ongoing investigation into the incident, the Bangkok Post reported.

ORIGINAL STORY: Hua Hin court grants bail to suspect in fatal shooting of sergeant

A court in Hua Hin Bail granted to suspicious involved in the fatal shooting of Sergeant Punch in a Local pubThe head of the Police Affairs Monitoring Committee of Hua Hin Police Station confirmed the suspect's release to ensure an impartial investigation and to reassure the victim's family.

Jagkrit, 34, an adviser to the Police Affairs Supervisory Committee in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan province, was accused of shooting dead 31-year-old Sergeant Rochnaporn, also known as Sergeant Punch, a soldier from Thanarat Camp in Pranburi, with a firearm.

The incident occurred after a brawl at a pub in Soi Hua Hin 80 in Hua Hin township. Three bystanders were injured by stray bullets in the altercation, which took place late at night on August 18. Sergeant Punch's family said they would not cremate his body until justice is done.

At 4pm yesterday, August 19, reports emerged that the Hua Hin Provincial Court had approved Jagkrit's bail and set the bail at 500,000 baht. Worapot Limakom, chairman of the Hua Hin Police Affairs Supervisory Committee, said that the committee had reacted quickly after the incident and formed a panel to investigate and verify the facts.

When the committee found evidence of Jagkrit's misconduct, it unanimously decided to relieve him of his advisory position. This decision came into effect on August 18, the day of the incident.

This step was intended to enable the police to carry out their work carefully and to give Sergeant Punch's family the assurance that the perpetrator would not receive preferential treatment.

Regarding the appointment of consultants, Worapot stressed that there is a standard procedure for background checks. As long as no criminal record or dubious past is found, a person can take up a consultant role. This process is straightforward and without any complexity.

“The committee has taken all necessary steps to ensure a fair and transparent investigation. We want the public and the victim's family to know that the Hua Hin Police Affairs Monitoring Committee will not tolerate any misconduct.”

The fatal shooting has also brought increased attention to the establishment where the incident occurred. The pub in Soi Hua Hin 80, which did not have a proper license, has been closed for five years. Police are taking legal action against the owner for running an illegal establishment, KhaoSod reported.

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