Lopburi gold heist suspect faces nine charges
The man suspected of killing three people in the Lop Buri gold heist case faces nine criminal charges, Prayut Petchkhun, deputy spokesman for the attorney-general and Special Attorney for Criminal Case 3, said on Thursday (Feb 20).
Prayut said investigation of the case had been completed.
Prasittichai Khaokaew, the director of a school in Singburi province, allegedly shot dead three people, including a child, while robbing a gold shop in Lop Buri province.
Among the nine charges Prasittichai faces are: stealing using weapons and vehicles causing others to die or get seriously harmed; possessing firearms and bullets without permission; using unregistered firearms.
The prosecutor has strongly opposed bail for the suspect and calls for a speedy trial since the case was of great interest to society.
Meanwhile, victims seeking damages have been advised to
