accused-fugitive in the Gerry Ortega murder nabbed in Thailand for overstaying (Manila to Bangkok is only 3 hours away, DOJ should not tarry)

The accused-fugitive in the murder of environmentalist broadcaster Gerry Ortega, former Palawan governor Joel Reyes, has been arrested in Thailand for overstaying. The news broke at about 11:30am, DOJ at 11:54 said it was still confirming — WAT

    Manila to Bangkok is only 3 hours away, DOJ should not waste time, lest the accused, who is known to have escaped dragnets and have the resources to evade the authorities, can just pay the fine for the Thai immigration violation and board another flight.