Ms Wei Lang, 23, was shot dead whilst drinking with her husband and friends inside the store early on July 8, and later police had speculated that the shooting was business related and conducted by two teenagers.
Police revealed the latest update to the case this morning at 8am, naming Wuttipong “To” Chanduang, 41, of Patong as one of two suspects wanted for the shooting.
Police said they have charged Wuttipong with murder and attempted murder in addition to illegal possession of a firearm, as well as bringing a firearm into an urban area, town or public space without permission or necessity as well as vandalism.
Moreover, they seized clothing believed to have been worn during the crime, which included a black T-shirt, navy blue shorts and a red pair of shoes, and are in the process of interrogating Mr Wuttipong in hopes of tracking down the other suspect, who has not yet been named.