Thai Examiner
Thailand’s evil serial killer of women Somkid was released in 2019 and murdered a woman in months
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Death and life sentences collapsed into early freedom as Thai judges demand answers. Laota Saenlee served only eight years, while serial killer Somkid Pumpuang left prison after only fourteen years before murdering hotel maid Ratsami Mulichan seven m
Key facts
- Five murder judgments remained intact as reductions returned Somkid to society after only 14 years
- The serial killer received death and life sentences for murdering five women but walked free after 14 years
- Death and life sentences collapsed into early freedom as Thai judges demand answers
- Thana murder cases intensify demands for tougher sentences as Somkid’s early release haunts justice
- Thana had previously been convicted of attempted murder after shooting a man in 2018
- Somkid’s first murder exposed a pattern of deception, isolation, brutal killing and theft across Thailand
Summary
Thailand’s justice system faces mounting scrutiny after notorious criminals served only fractions of their court sentences. Drug kingpin Laota Saenlee left prison after eight years. Thana Kerdthong served seven years before police linked him to five Pattaya murders. Yet the most devastating case remains Somkid Pumpuang. The serial killer received death and life sentences for murdering five women but walked free after 14 years.
The release of drug kingpin Laota Saenlee has intensified scrutiny of criminal punishment in Thailand. Laota left prison on August 4 after serving only eight years. His release prompted concern among judges and law enforcement officers. Their focus is on the growing gap between court sentences and actual prison terms.