Robber Shot Dead One Arrested At Chiang Mai Gate Gold Shop

[wadsy]

Just heard that the gold shop at the market at Chiang Mai Gate had an attempted robbery just now and that one bandit was shot dead by the shop owner and the other arrested. Police everywhere and the road is blocked off. No further info at this time.

[WaiWai]

May we live in interesting times .

Were the robbers male or female ?

[markiv]

May we live in interesting times .

Were the robbers male or female ?

Male. According to the news on Channel 3, the old lady shop owner was also killed and by her own gun.

[WaiWai]

According to the news on Channel 3, the old lady shop owner was also killed and by her own gun.

[cdnvic]

Not worth dying over gold.

RIP

[ThaiPauly]

Not worth dying over gold.

RIP

NOTHING material is worth dying for:

RIP

[kash]

Shoplady dead as well? Just saw the robber, and the forensics didn't pay any attention to the shop other bulletholes through the window and the door, odd scene btw, thais flocking as kids in a candy store looking for a glimps of the dead corp.

[solent01]

Crickey, I agree, not worth dying over, but glad she took one of the with her. R.I.P

[Ulysses G.]

Crickey, I agree, not worth dying over, but glad she took one of the with her. R.I.P

I agree!

[Blinky Bill]

Just heard that the gold shop at the market at Chiang Mai Gate had an attempted robbery just now and that one bandit was shot dead by the shop owner and the other arrested. Police everywhere and the road is blocked off. No further info at this time.

So what? Nothing like a bit of prejudicial retribution. So the lady shot some ###### that was robbing her......So would I given the chance. I remember a few years ago when the police in Phnom Phen blew a gold shop thief away with an RPG. They didn't find the stolen gold or much of the thief as well.

[chuchok]

Just heard that the gold shop at the market at Chiang Mai Gate had an attempted robbery just now and that one bandit was shot dead by the shop owner and the other arrested. Police everywhere and the road is blocked off. No further info at this time.

So what? Nothing like a bit of prejudicial retribution. So the lady shot some ###### that was robbing her......So would I given the chance. I remember a few years ago when the police in Phnom Phen blew a gold shop thief away with an RPG. They didn't find the stolen gold or much of the thief as well.

Yeah,but the Lady is now dead.So I would say a big ###### what.

[wadsy]

Just heard that the gold shop at the market at Chiang Mai Gate had an attempted robbery just now and that one bandit was shot dead by the shop owner and the other arrested. Police everywhere and the road is blocked off. No further info at this time.

So what? Nothing like a bit of prejudicial retribution. So the lady shot some ###### that was robbing her......So would I given the chance. I remember a few years ago when the police in Phnom Phen blew a gold shop thief away with an RPG. They didn't find the stolen gold or much of the thief as well.

So what? What? I agree with chuchok, a BIG ###### what - because the shop owner lost her life over some lowlife! Ditto - RIP my thoughts go out to her family............

[Ta22]

Death itself is a pain be it the robber who die or the shop lady whos time is up .

every death bring sadness , something the world we see is too surface to tell what is making us crazy and many weird thing people do to proof their exist

Sad to say - we share one crazy world .

just like today when i drove up to maesai and due to come complex . problem i end up got to do my visa run - so when i was crossing back . 30 + korean tourist Jam up the whole line .

So there is this guy infront of me . he look ok .. until he start biting his Nail . -

i really want to tell him . or in fact i got a cutter in my pocket - was thinking to offer it to him , but i don't want to intrude his way of living .

for a moment , i reflect to myself .Gosh we human havd alot of weird habbit and hobby . and at time . some of our very action . go gain the odds eyes of others .

Well in this Gold robbing case . i guess the robber got his well needed attention . and the shop lady . whom see metal in gold color more importance then her life . had her share of what this crazy world got to offer .

if only the world is fair and kind - then again . there are alot of sucker just out there waiting to be helped .

what a world we have .

enjoy while your life last .

trust me is shorter then we all think .

[kash]

Gold shop thief killed by policeman in firefight

Chiang Mai _ A lone robber who killed a gold shop owner's wife during a daylight heist was shot dead by police yesterday. Supat Luengphet-ngarm, 45, a native of San Kamphaeng district, opened fire at a traffic policeman who tried to arrest him shortly after the robbery.

Armed with a fake gun, Supat, wearing a woollen hat, walked into the shop and forced shop owner Narin Leerattanaporn and his wife Wanda Saengta to hand over gold ornaments.

Wanda pulled out a pistol, but the suspect managed to snatch it from her and fired shots at the couple.

Wanda was seriously wounded and died later.

The suspect then took over 30 baht's weight of gold. As he tried to flee, Pol Snr Sgt-Maj Pinit Sitthiwat, who was directing traffic in the area, rushed to the scene after being alerted to the crime.

The officer asked the suspect to surrender but he refused and fired a shot at the policeman. They exchanged fire for a while before the suspect was shot dead.

# BANGKOK POST

[Ulysses G.]

My guess is the the woman pulled the gun with no intention of firing it. She thought that the robber would just give up.

If you have a gun, you better be sure that you are willing to use it - and right away.

[Ta22]

- Having a gun or a weapon . is not a scary thing , but the intention to kill is importance .

If you are trying to protect someone or yourself , and you find it really needed . to draw a weapon .

DO have the right mind to fire it ,not wave the weapon around .

Offen life and death is between one that fire the weapon or one that just put it out to show there have the weapon .

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You know how cow boy movie alway have cowboy saying something before there fire .

that bullshit .

in a real life and death - i will rather shot first talk later if i choose to draw on any kinda weapon .

Sad to know such thing happen .

but the last mercy you wanna give is one who try to rob you .

Robber be warn . you can rob me but you might die trying .

cos i don't have a a merciful heart .

[wadsy]

- Having a gun or a weapon . is not a scary thing , but the intention to kill is importance .

If you are trying to protect someone or yourself , and you find it really needed . to draw a weapon .

DO have the right mind to fire it ,not wave the weapon around .

Offen life and death is between one that fire the weapon or one that just put it out to show there have the weapon .

-

You know how cow boy movie alway have cowboy saying something before there fire .

that bullshit .

in a real life and death - i will rather shot first talk later if i choose to draw on any kinda weapon .

Sad to know such thing happen .

but the last mercy you wanna give is one who try to rob you .

Robber be warn . you can rob me but you might die trying .

cos i don't have a a merciful heart .

Ditto Ta22,

I spent 20 odd years in a frontline law enforcement role in a police department and thankfully did not have to use lethal force BUT.... as you say, mindset is a big thing. And as s you said, shame the lady didnt't have the mindset to shoot first and talk later but I guess hindsight is always 20/20....... Terrible shame nevertheless..........

[The Dan Sai Kid]

Why don't they have a security guard?

[cmsally]

Just to provide the top it all to a very weird week. It turns out the robber was the guy who came to fix my computer last month!

I can't see the resemblance from the newspaper, but my husband was recommended him by a friend in Mae Jo who confirms, that was the guy. Apparently he had a computer shop near the Uni there.

[The Dan Sai Kid]

this is so fcuked up!

[Rasseru]

Just to provide the top it all to a very weird week. It turns out the robber was the guy who came to fix my computer last month!

I can't see the resemblance from the newspaper, but my husband was recommended him by a friend in Mae Jo who confirms, that was the guy. Apparently he had a computer shop near the Uni there.

Then I am going to imagine, for the sense of satisfaction it provides, that it's also the guy who stole Meadish's computer a couple of weeks ago.

[Ulysses G.]

shame the lady didnt't have the mindset to shoot first and talk later but I guess hindsight is always 20/20....... Terrible shame nevertheless..........

This is the advantage that scumbags have over decent folks.

They don't hesitate to hurt or kill.

[solent01]

Unfortunately your right UG, but with out sounding stupid, I would rather the fact that not too many people have firearms. Things do have a habit of going wrong when they are concerned, but I'm getting off topic, it's still bloody tragic that this has happened, and in all place's Changers.....

[Ta22]

is importance to have a kind heart , and nice to everyone around you ,

But draw your line .

be nice to people who is nice to you ,

respect those that respect you .

is not easy to react - so you must tell yourself what to do .. and something make the choice before thing happen .

The fact that the guy came your house and fix your Com and people getting robbed , may show some link that . the robber may had enter some of the house to scout out the net worth before there came robbing you .

I prefer CROSSBOW to GUN ..

first it make less noise . and is BIg , whahhahahah some of my diamond dealer freiend keep a few compact crossbow .. under their table trust me ..

you don't wanna mess with them . there are more then happy to shot that mini 4 inch dart right in your face anytime if you if even act funny .

Edited March 11, 2007 by Ta22

[solent01]

Ta22, I'm guessing your 100% correct, the guy was obviously up to no good, it's a shame a woman had to loose her life to stop him though.