Tragedy struck a local community in Surat Thani province when a 35 year old village leader was fatally shot in an appalling act of violence. The incident, which occurred shortly after 9pm yesterday, February 13, has left the village in shock and mourning.

 

According to Police Lieutenant Colonel Withoon Sukpradit, the investigative officer from Kanjanadit Police Station, the emergency call came in at 10.10pm. The police, accompanied by rescue workers from Kusolsarttha Phet Phanom Wang Foundation, immediately rushed to the scene at Moo 7, Ban Mae Mok, in the Krud sub-district.

 

Upon arrival, they discovered a distressing scene at the back of the victim’s home, where a long wooden table and chairs were set up for sitting. A pool of blood on the floor marked the spot where the victim, whose name is Pawarit (surname withheld), also known as Phuyaiban Kan, had been shot on the right side of his torso. He was quickly transported to Kanjanadit Hospital and then to Surat Thani Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

 

Initial investigations indicated that before the shooting, Pawarit had returned from a funeral around 9pm and was chatting with his deputy and six others. As he stood to examine some documents, gunshots rang out, sending everyone scrambling for cover. It was then discovered that Pawarit had been shot and was immediately taken to the hospital, reported KhaoSod.

 

By Nattapong Westwood

Caption: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Initial investigations indicated that before the shooting, Pawarit had returned from a funeral around 9pm and was chatting with his deputy and six others. As he stood to examine some documents, gunshots rang out, sending everyone scrambling for cover. It was then discovered that Pawarit had been shot and was immediately taken to the hospital

Someone wasn't happy about him.

Sorry, I didn't mean to shoot him was an accident. I thought it a toy gun.

 

5 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Someone wasn't happy about him.

Probably, the person involved in the theft case, he recently dealt with according to the law..

    

Hundred of Poo Yai Baans have been shot in the past and many more will be.

It is a position of power and can be very lucrative. It is a position that is held until retirement age. And to be a Gamnan, you first have to be a PooYai.

You gotta be tough if you want to play.