Port Authority staff arrested for killing used-goods vendor

This morning, Bukkalo police arrested Worwawit Phulong, a 26-year-old employee at the Port Authority of Thailand, for unintentionally murdering a used-goods vendor following a fight at a birthday party on Soi Somdet Phra Chao Taksin 37.

Worwawit admitted to assaulting 48-year-old Intree Klaikorn by kicking and punching him multiple times in the face until he was knocked unconscious. Police said that Worwawit was furious after Intree screamed profanity at him and insulted his parents while they were drinking together.

Worwawit was not aware of Intree’s death until police arrived at his house to arrest him. He is being held at the Bukkalo police station for interrogation, Dailynews reported.




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