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CHANTABURI - In a shocking incident, an inebriated police officer named Wuttichai Thongmak shot and killed his wife, Amphaiphann Khongkrachang, following a domestic dispute in their home in Bang Ka Ja, Mueang District, Chanthaburi Province. Authorities found Amphaiphann, an immigration officer in Rayong Province, lying lifeless in a pool of blood with a gunshot wound to her forehead.

 

The police were alerted by a neighbour who had heard the gunshot. Wuttichai, known for his past troubles with gun usage, confessed to the killing over the phone, stating that he was annoyed by his wife's excessive talking, reported 77kaoded.

 

Senior Police Major Yodchai Jampathong, the deputy commander of Chanthaburi Provincial Police, ordered an exhaustive investigation and requested that non-involved individuals refrain from entering the crime scene.

 

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8 minutes ago, webfact said:

confessed to the killing over the phone, stating that he was annoyed by his wife's excessive talking

The count continues..............another gutless, fragile Thai male wimp!

6 hours ago, webfact said:

known for his past troubles with gun usage,

But still a Policeman , ....

 

regards worgeordie

So a drunken regular Thai policeman shoots and kills his Thai Immigration officer wife....

 

More of the same, what can you say....  The same pattern of disreputable, criminal behavior by those charged with enforcing the laws keeps getting repeated over and over again...in all its various iterations.

 

Sadly .... not so shocking. Yet another tragedy with drunk cops and guns. 

9 hours ago, webfact said:

The police were alerted by a neighbour who had heard the gunshot. Wuttichai, known for his past troubles with gun usage, confessed to the killing over the phone, stating that he was annoyed by his wife's excessive talking

One problem solved another one raised.. 

The police should be required to turn in their gun when their shift ends, and sign it out when starting their shift. I know that they may have another gun, but this could help save more lives from drunk policemen. There have been way too many shootings like this happening lately. 
Do I expect them to do this? No, but they need to do something. 

Just today's expected report of yet another male wimp killing his wife or ex-partner etc. There'll be another tomorrow - which is what I also wrote yesterday and I'll no doubt write tomorrow. Just part of Thai culture.

 

There are things we can bet the house on that we'll read of on this site every day: a wife/ex-partner beating or murder, a motorcyclist or three has died, a sedan/pickup/lorry has overturned with fatal consequences, often after hitting a power pole by the road. Just a part of everyday life here.

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Wuttichai confessed to the killing over the phone

Police then arrested Wuttichai over the phone

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

stating that he was annoyed by his wife's excessive talking

Let that be a lesson to all mouthy wives ???? Only joking,the level of absurdity to the reason for some crimes in this country border on the insane.

So,  either

1. did not check his gun in and went home and shot the wife with a police gun.

2. Had an illegal fire-arm not registered.

3. So much for legally registered guns !

4 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

So,  either

1. did not check his gun in and went home and shot the wife with a police gun.

2. Had an illegal fire-arm not registered.

3. So much for legally registered guns !

If I remember rightly the police have to purchase their own firearm (pistol) so not illegal, I think that they have to pay for their own uniform as well, I'm sure other members will know better than me. 

Typical Thai mentality. Take the quickest way (usually not the correct way) to deal with things without foresight.