A local man, 48 year old Gowit Boonthan was shot dead by an intoxicated perpetrator in an unprovoked attack. The incident occurred yesterday evening around 6.30pm while Gowit was in a pick-up truck driven by his younger brother.

 

The intoxicated perpetrator, 23 year old Phiphat Lainamthong was later apprehended by the police at a friend’s residence in Pathum Thani. At the time of arrest, Phiphat’s urine tested positive for drugs, and he had a previous criminal record for murder and drug offences.

 

The funeral preparations for Gowit are taking place at his birthplace in Surin province, with family members and neighbours coming together to help despite financial constraints. Gowit’s mother, 70 year old Laong Kochna is struggling to cope with her son’s untimely demise. She revealed that Gowit, the eldest son, was the family’s mainstay, and his loss has left her devastated. The funeral rites will be held on October 30 at Wat Pho Nimit.

 

Laong expressed her anguish, stating that she was shocked and grieved to the point of being unable to eat or sleep. Despite Gowit having his own family, he had separated from his wife and they had three children together. 

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-28

 

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A 23yo man who had a "previous criminal record for murder and drug offenses".

Just what in the hell is a guy with a record for MURDER doing walking around as a free man aged 23 years old? How long was he convicted for, five years? Did he do an exceptional wai to the victims and have his sentence commuted? Just mind-boggling.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

and he had a previous criminal record for murder and drug offences.

23yo did he murder someone when he was 3yo? 

Thailand the land of the free 

Glad I don't live out in the jungle anymore. Full of absolute headbangers.

Please pass on this case to the Chinese tourist authority 🤔

So sad that a scumbag was allowed to be out of prison and allowed to kill this man.  Thailand need to wake up.  Instead of focusing on closing times and vape pens, they should focus on why criminals are let out of prison early.

14 minutes ago, Taboo2 said:

So sad that a scumbag was allowed to be out of prison and allowed to kill this man.  Thailand need to wake up.  Instead of focusing on closing times and vape pens, they should focus on why criminals are let out of prison early.

Maybe, like in the UK, the prisons are full up.

Aged 23 with a previous record of murder?

On the streets?

Now I know why

my wife says police and amphur officials are useless problem solvers.
Murderers are out on the streets if they have corruption money! Murderers can wet their beaks , get out of jail on good behavior after doing practically nil time , then rinse and repeat!

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