Thai man’s tragic end at shooting range in Rayong

A Thai man took his own life in a shocking scene at a shooting range in Rayong province, Thailand. The suicidal man rented a 9mm gun, immediately aimed the pistol at his head and pulled the trigger after receiving safety instructions from one of the range instructors. He later died in hospital after the event. Police are promptly investigating the causes leading to such stress in the victim.

Udorn Srisong, Deputy Inspector (Investigative) of Ban Chang Police Station, Rayong Province, yesterday at 3.30pm was notified of a serious self-inflicted gunshot wound within a shooting range in Pla subdistrict, Ban Chang district, Rayong province. The police rushed to investigate along with the investigative team and rescue workers.

The victim, a 40 year old resident of Na Klua subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, was found with a gunshot wound to his right temple. A 9mm gun was found on the ground. Despite the quick response and immediate transportation to Ban Chang Hospital, the man died due to the bullet hitting a vital point.

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Police investigating the scene. Photo via Khaosod

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