Picture: Sanook

 

Deputy met commander and RTP spokesman Maj-Gen Piya Tawichai told Sanook that the Tha Kham police had arrested a 53 year old man after a shooting in a taxi outside Big C, Rama 2, west of the Thai capital Bangkok at 7.50 am yesterday.

 

The victim was a 19 year old woman who was romantically involved with the assailant.

 

A citizens' arrest was made before the police were called.

 

A 9 mm gun, ammunition and 10 spent cases were found.

 

The media reported that the assailant had followed his girlfriend onto a bus where an argument ensued.

 

She got off outside Big C and he followed. She tried to get away from him and got into a taxi but he caught up and shot at her multiple times. 

 

She died from her injuries. He has been charged with premeditated murder and weapons offences. 

 

Sanook surmised that jealousy was at the root of the case. 

 

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Burn in hell.

He was 53 and she was 19....not likely his girlfriend...but he likely thought she was. 

QUOTE:

 

"Sanook surmised that jealousy was at the root of the case. "

 

The Thai judicial system, the Thai news media, and many TV members seem to be locked into a 'kangaroo court' style of justice.

 

Whether jealousy was or was not involved, whatever happened to fair balanced proper judicial process for all.

 

I'm guessing that if you were subjected to justice by assumptions you would be very angry, and you should be.

 

 

Just another case of the frail Thai Male ego getting the way of rationalised and normal thinking process.    RIP the Young Lady; of course she shouldn't have ever got involved with him but doesn't mean she deserved this result.

15 minutes ago, scorecard said:

QUOTE:

 

"Sanook surmised that jealousy was at the root of the case. "

 

The Thai judicial system, the Thai news media, and many TV members seem to be locked into a 'kangaroo court' style of justice.

 

Whether jealousy was or was not involved, whatever happened to fair balanced proper judicial process for all.

 

I'm guessing that if you were subjected to justice by assumptions you would be very angry, and you should be.

 

 

Was it an assumption that he shot his "girlfriend" ? - NO.  The guy killed someone and there were witnesses. Doesn't matter what the reason was. Like most Thai males, mentally challenged when it comes to controlling their feelings.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

A 9 mm gun, ammunition and 10 spent cases were found.

 

Wow.

 

And the gun came from?

 

The taxi drivers hearing should be returning next week.

 

Always interesting when no name is given for the assaillant. Usually means he's someone entitled to protection. 

 

Will look forward to the pointing and re-enactment.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 27, 20215 yr by mtls2005

From the dawn of time jealous men could not contain their emotions when it comes to act on their jealous rage, it was abhorrent than and it still is...

1 hour ago, webfact said:

19 year old woman

didn't even BEGIN to live ...    kids are soo dependent on their parents.   It's right about 18+ where you START to make the separation, but it's really in your mid 20's where you get it...

 

one of the worst ages to lose your life......  

 

Thai TV last night reported that the girl's mother had been shocked to learn that her 19 year old daughter had been involved with the 53 year old man for 7 years. Do the math.

Our local shop, last year very similar shooting at a 7/11 nearby, another jealous bf gunning down a girl. Well done those who apprehended the <deleted>. Only hope connections don't get him off with a laughable punishment, nothing would be too harsh.

we are living in a country full of people with the emotional intelligence of immature  teenagers. 

4 minutes ago, clivebaxter said:

Our local shop, last year very similar shooting at a 7/11 nearby, another jealous bf gunning down a girl. Well done those who apprehended the <deleted>. Only hope connections don't get him off with a laughable punishment, nothing would be too harsh.

Don't hold your breath.  Some years ago, in my wife's village a  young man abducted raped and killed a 10 year old girl.  He served JUST 7 years of a life sentence and then his family paid out 5 million Baht and he walked free.  There is no real 'justice' for victims here. 

2 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

And the gun came from?

the gun stores where Thais buy their guns. 

2 hours ago, trainman34014 said:

Just another case of the frail Thai Male ego getting the way of rationalised and normal thinking process.    RIP the Young Lady; of course she shouldn't have ever got involved with him but doesn't mean she deserved this result.

The frail male ego is a worldwide phenomenon.

Can you name a single country where it isn't?

3 hours ago, trainman34014 said:

Just another case of the frail Thai Male ego getting the way of rationalised and normal thinking process.    RIP the Young Lady; of course she shouldn't have ever got involved with him but doesn't mean she deserved this result.

 

 

"...the frail Thai Male ego..."

 

"...rationalised and normal thinking process..."

 

"...of course she shouldn't have ever got involved with him..."

 

ahh must be wonderful to belong to a group of perfect people.

 

 

1 hour ago, mtls2005 said:

I'm just asking where this chap got his gun. If you know for sure share, if not move along.

i'm not going anywhere. 

My wife has a gun, I do not make her jealous.

An off topic post removed

4 hours ago, Pilotman said:

we are living in a country full of people with the emotional intelligence of immature  teenagers. 

Try not to implicate all expats.. Ha ha ha

6 hours ago, trainman34014 said:

Just another case of the frail Thai Male ego getting the way of rationalised and normal thinking process.    RIP the Young Lady; of course she shouldn't have ever got involved with him but doesn't mean she deserved this result.

No excuse but why did he do it?

A real man, without self esteem issues, is able to simply walk away. It is not working. She does not want me. OK. There are others. Life goes on. 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Sanook surmised that jealousy was at the root of the case. 

Why can't people just let go... plenty more fish in the ocean.

Was it because he lost her, or he didn't want anyone else to have her?

Very sorry for the poor girl. Such a short life cruelly ended. I fear the perpetrator of this crime will quietly walk free after a short time in detention.

 

He will be out of jail in 4 years.for him,it will be worth it.If I can't have you nobody else will(perve)

10 hours ago, Enzian said:

Thai TV last night reported that the girl's mother had been shocked to learn that her 19 year old daughter had been involved with the 53 year old man for 7 years. Do the math.

OMG if that's true, she has just grown up and going to grass him up! No name for a protected guy. 

 

9 hours ago, Pilotman said:

we are living in a country full of people with the emotional intelligence of immature  teenagers. 

Mental age of 10yrs old.

Just another piece of dog <deleted> with a fragile ego who deserves the death penalty, but sadly will get life and be back on the street to kill again in 7 years. I just don’t understand why there’s hesitancy to put murderers to death.  Can anyone honestly tell me this poor excuse of a human being deserves to continue living?

The Green Eyed Monster strikes again.....

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Why can't people just let go... plenty more fish in the ocean.

Was it because he lost her, or he didn't want anyone else to have her?

 Let's not forget the Asian loss of face, it's very powerful and is painful to those who have lost face. But of course is never a valid excuse for any form of violence.

Edited May 27, 20215 yr by scorecard

Quite obviously premeditated as he was carrying his gun 'on a mission'.

The penalty will be a slap on the wrist and just a speed bump (in life) for this loser.

Tragedies happen like this oh so often as (if and when caught) the penalties aren't a deterrent.