Results 1 to 8 of 8
  1. #1
    Thailand Expat misskit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Chiang Mai
    Posts
    48,105

    Overnight Thai national celebrity now in custody for alleged murder

    Overnight national celebrity “Uncle Pon” has now become a prime suspect of the murder of his three-year-old niece Chompoo in a notorious unsolved case last year.

    Three-year-old Nong Chompoo had gone missing from her home in the Dong Luang district of Mukdahan province on the morning of May 11th, 2020. Her parents and local residents spent four consecutive days searching for her until the body of Nong Chompoo was discovered without her clothes in the woods 5 kilometers from her home at Phu Pha Yon national park.


    Seven suspects, including Chaipol Vipha, aka Uncle Pon, had their DNA collected as a part of the investigation. Uncle Pon became a prime suspect based on suspicions of the girl’s mother, saying that he seemed to love his niece way too much and that he wanted to raise her if the parents abandoned her.

    An autopsy had been done three times in two months on the body of Nong Chompoo. However, all of them failed to confirm an actual cause of death, meaning there was no lead and no murder to investigate. Her body was cremated for ritual purposes and the case remains unsolved.


    Uncle Pon became a rising star in one stroke after being interviewed daily on several local media outlets following the death of Nong Chompoo which, as many Thai residents believed, had proved his sincerity and his down-to-earth lifestyle. He passionately proclaimed his innocence and earned a huge following. He also launched a Youtube channel with his wife, recording his ordinary rural life, filming music videos, and gaining a significant and devoted fanbase. Much of the Thai public became convinced that he might not be involved with the murder of his niece. His reputation and growing fame overshadowed the unsolved question of the mystery of how she died.

    Within four months, Uncle Pon’s life was changed from a rural one to a Thai superstar. His home was redecorated with funds from his “fans” and his home had become a tourist attraction for visitors to the local region where he lived. He became known for engagement with his followers and meeting them at his home. He was featured in a music video of famed country singer Jintara Poonlarp. He was hired as a brand presenter to appear at entertainment events. His YouTube channel has almost nearly 6 million views and 220,000 subscribers as of press time.


    It has been a year since the Nong Chompoo case. The Royal Thai Police had continued the investigation since and eventually revealed more details on May 26th, 2021, that three pieces of hair were discovered at the scene and were potentially believed to belong to the alleged murderer.

    On the night of June 1st, Royal Thai Police issued an arrest warrant against Uncle Pon for three charges of abducting a minor, abandoning a child resulting in death, and interfering with evidence.


    Chaipol has turned himself in to the police on Wednesday after an arrest warrant has been issued while many of his relatives and his lawyer believed that he was innocent. Chaipol has continued to state he is innocent while the investigation continues.


    Overnight Thai national celebrity now in custody for alleged murder: A summary of "Uncle Pon" and his life after the death of Nong "Chompoo" case - The Pattaya News

  2. #2
    Thailand Expat
    taxexile's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2006
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    19,335
    An autopsy had been done three times in two months on the body of Nong Chompoo. However, all of them failed to confirm an actual cause of death,

    must have been amateur night at the mortuary.

  3. #3
    Member
    Grumpy John's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2020
    Last Online
    18-09-2021 @ 09:07 AM
    Location
    Phitsanulok
    Posts
    379
    Lets hope the death penalty applies.

  4. #4
    Thailand Expat misskit's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Last Online
    @
    Location
    Chiang Mai
    Posts
    48,105
    Murder Suspect Accused Of Killing 3-Year-Old Girl Out On Bail

    Chaiphol Wipha, the suspect in the notorious “Nong Chompoo” murder case, has been granted bail on conditions that include a ban on overseas travel, his lawyer said yesterday.


    The Mukdahan Provincial Court set bail at 180,000 baht in cash in exchange for his temporary release, said Sittra Biabangkerd.


    The Ban Kok Toom village chief has been appointed to ensure that Chaiphol strictly follows the conditions, according to the court.


    Chaiphol, 44, faces multiple charges stemming from the death last year of his three-year-old niece. He was flown to the Kok Toom police station from Bangkok for the charges to be officially pressed on the same day.


    “Nong Chompoo” was found dead on a mountain near Ban Kok Kork in Dong Luang district of Mukdahan in May last year. The subsequent investigation of her death turned into a media circus, with her uncle achieving brief celebrity status as some people believed he was unfairly suspected of the crime.


    Chaiphol has denied the charges.


    Murder Suspect Accused Of Killing 3-Year-Old Girl Out On Bail | Chiang Mai News - Daily News Stories From Chiang Mai & Thailand

  5. #5
    Thailand Expat harrybarracuda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    96,561
    Unbelievable.

  6. #6
    Days Work Done! Norton's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Last Online
    Today @ 08:22 AM
    Location
    Roiet
    Posts
    34,901
    Quote Originally Posted by harrybarracuda View Post
    Unbelievable.
    TiT..

  7. #7
    Thailand Expat harrybarracuda's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Last Online
    @
    Posts
    96,561
    Yet amazingly they can catch an errant burmese labourer and lock them up with the most specious of evidence.

  8. #8
    Newbie
    Erich's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2021
    Last Online
    04-01-2022 @ 03:31 AM
    Posts
    36
    Quote Originally Posted by Norton View Post
    TiT..
    It happens everywhere

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •