Police have arrested a 20-year-old man suspected of carrying out an armed robbery at a convenience store in Khao Tao earlier this month.
The arrest was made on 14 July by officers from Hua Hin Police Station, including Superintendent Pol. Col. Kampanat Na Wichai and members of the investigative team, following an incident that occurred on 4 July.
According to police, the suspect, identified only as Mr Ratchanon, used a knife to threaten staff and steal 3,300 baht in cash from a convenience store located at the PTT petrol station in the northbound lane of Khao Tao, Nong Kae subdistrict.
During the arrest, officers seized several pieces of evidence, including 2,044 baht in cash, a Honda motorcycle with registration plate ขขษ 123 Prachuap Khiri Khan, and six additional items. Police said the suspect later confessed to the crime during questioning.
Mr Ratchanon has been charged with robbery using a weapon and a vehicle.
On the same day, representatives from CP All, the operator of the convenience store, visited Hua Hin Police Station to express their gratitude to officers for their swift action. A gift basket was presented to the superintendent as a token of appreciation.