Tragic accident highlights gun control concerns in Thailand

[webfact]

 

In the central province of Chantaburi, the shooting event happened last night at 9.30 p.m. at a longan plantation. Two victims were discovered at the spot by a rescue team and police officers from Baan Plaeng Police Station.

 

Wachira, a 32-year-old lady, was one of the victims who was declared dead at the site. Her kid suffered significant injuries.

Choosak, the proprietor of the plantation, acknowledged being the shooter. He claimed that he heard someone strolling on his property while he was seated in front of his house, which was situated on the plantation. He fired rounds into the plantation to frighten them away because he thought they were robbers.

 

Full story: https://bangkokone.news/tragic-accident-highlights-gun-control-concerns-in-thailand/

 

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[soi3eddie]

This was no "accident" reckless behaviour resulting in death. Should be manslaughter charge at minimum. Not sure if there is such charge in Thailand but that's what it is. Any Western country and "life" imprisonment likely sentence. At least 10+ years in jail. 

 

[actonion]

As usual too much paper work involved to prosecute

[tomazbodner]

There's a gem in the linked article:

 

"Given that a similar incidence happened just two kilometers away from the scene of the most recent shooting, several locals in the area speculate that both instances may have been connected by the paranormal force and bad spirits of the forest."

 

... !!!

[huangnon]

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He fired rounds into the plantation to frighten them away because he thought they were robbers.

.. And hit both of them. Lying bar-steward should be charged with murder.

[Pique Dard]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

He fired rounds into the plantation to frighten them away

...if he only wanted to scare them, he wouldn't shoot in their direction

[cncltd1973]

amazing lack of awareness for the shooter. assumed the worst and killed his cousins. dire consequences just to keep the fruit on his trees

[Bangkok Barry]

I suppose just firing into the air never occurred to him? Another brain-dead idiot with a gun.

[digger70]

Given that a similar incidence happened just two kilometers away from the scene of the most recent shooting, several locals in the area speculate that both instances may have been connected by the paranormal force and bad spirits of the forest.

 

Here we go Again ,Would you believe the nonsense they come up with.

[metisdead]

Some troll posts have been removed.

[brianthainess]

Definitely a bad spirit caused this, maybe Lao Khao.

L.O.Shootings. its getting worse by the day.

[IAMHERE]

7 hours ago, Pique Dard said:

...if he only wanted to scare them, he wouldn't shoot in their direction

Yep, in this case the sky is where he should of pointed the gun.  

[Tim207]

23 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

I suppose just firing into the air never occurred to him? Another brain-dead idiot with a gun.

Calling someone an idiot while advocating a bad alternative is a bit amusing. Shooting into the air risks blowing up a star or possibly shooting down the moon. Some people even believe in an obscure idea that what goes up will come down. Me, I prefer people know where a bullet is going before they send it. I believe this guy hit his target, he just didnt verify his target was who he thought it was before shooting.

[Artisi]

6 minutes ago, Tim207 said:

Calling someone an idiot while advocating a bad alternative is a bit amusing. Shooting into the air risks blowing up a star or possibly shooting down the moon. Some people even believe in an obscure idea that what goes up will come down. Me, I prefer people know where a bullet is going before they send it. I believe this guy hit his target, he just didnt verify his target was who he thought it was before shooting.

it's ok, he was spooked by bad spirits, whether paranormal or bottled doesn't make any difference - he was frightened, therefore it's all forgiven.