In a harrowing family tragedy in Lopburi, a man brutally shot and killed his wife’s uncle and two friends in a fit of rage. The incident, fueled by a deep-seated grudge, occurred today, March 21. Police Colonel Jessada Promsuwan, Chief Inspector of the Ma Now Wan Police Station, led an investigation team to the scene after being notified of the deadly shooting at a residence in Pattana Nikhom district.

 

Upon arrival at the elevated wooden house, located about 100 metres from the village road in Huay Khun Ram subdistrict, they discovered two men lying motionless beneath the house, their bodies in pools of blood. The smell of blood was pervasive.

 

The area was immediately cordoned off to await the forensic police and the coroner. It was learned that one severely injured individual had been transported to the hospital earlier but had succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased at the scene were identified as Seeprai Sopetch, 54 year old the homeowner, found sitting against a wall with a gunshot wound from a .38 calibre bullet to the back of his head. A blood-stained hammer lay beside him.

The second victim, 48 year old Khomsorn Chaiwat, was also shot in the back of the head, his lifeless body atop a food bowl containing beef organs, with a chopping board and a knife nearby. Another 28 year old man found breathing but in critical condition, was rushed to Wang Mueang Satharam Hospital in Saraburi but later died from his injuries. He was identified as Samatchai Korsoongnuen.

 

Investigators found two motorcycles, a grey-black Honda CPX and a blue-white Suzuki without a license plate, at the scene—belonging to the deceased group. The 34 year old perpetrator, identified as Anuwat Tatthapong fled the scene in a black Toyota pickup truck but was later apprehended at a checkpoint by Wang Mueang police.

 

Fatal shooting

 

The local police reported that before the incident, four gunshots were heard, prompting an investigation. The local leader commented that the residence was often a gathering place for young people to drink and use drugs and was a known drug trafficking spot.

 

Anuwat, who is the nephew-in-law of the homeowner and perpetrator of the violence, had a history of aggression towards his wife and mother-in-law, threatening them for money in front of his young children, ages four and eleven. Concerned for his family’s safety, Anuwat harboured a long-standing resentment.

 

During his confession, Anuwat revealed that on the day of the crime, he had argued with his wife and, in a fit of anger, fired two shots into the air before driving to Seeprai’s house to ask for papayas. Upon arrival, he found two strangers preparing to drink with Seeprai.

 

An argument ensued, during which Seeprai insulted him. Enraged and already upset from his earlier conflict, Anuwat shot Seeprai in the head, followed by Khomsorn and Samatchai.

 

Anuwat admitted to the killings, claiming they were acts of love and protection for his family and a release of pent-up vengeance. He insisted he had no involvement with drugs, suggesting the motive was personal and not related to debt collection from drug trafficking, as initially suspected, reported KhaoSod.

 

The police have charged Anuwat with intentional homicide, possession of firearms and ammunition without a permit, carrying a firearm in public without a reasonable cause, and discharging a firearm in a public place. Anuwat confessed to the charges, with his wife and young children present to witness the proceedings.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-21

 

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3 minutes ago, webfact said:

a gathering place for young people to drink and use drugs and was a known drug trafficking spot.

Well, the cops obviously knew about the place! 

 

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

a release of pent-up vengeance.

 Fragile Thai males, Don't sit down and work it out amicably, no, damn it Somchai, where my gun???

6 hours ago, webfact said:

During his confession, Anuwat revealed that on the day of the crime, he had argued with his wife and, in a fit of anger, fired two shots into the air before driving to Seeprai’s house to ask for papayas. Upon arrival, he found two strangers preparing to drink with Seeprai.

 

An argument ensued, during which Seeprai insulted him. Enraged and already upset from his earlier conflict, Anuwat shot Seeprai in the head, followed by Khomsorn and Samatchai.

 

Anuwat admitted to the killings, claiming they were acts of love and protection for his family and a release of pent-up vengeance

The old red mist syndrome... 

A post on social media by an enraged Thai netizen recieved no likes, was not forwarded and did not go viral.

A bit stronger than a kick in the back, I hope it draws the same attention from the Thai press.

Two were shot in the back of the head? Only four shots heard...you can see where I'm going with this....

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Anuwat admitted to the killings, claiming they were acts of love and protection for his family and a release of pent-up vengeance

He's a keeper.

11 hours ago, webfact said:

 

In a harrowing family tragedy in Lopburi, a man brutally shot and killed his wife’s uncle and two friends in a fit of rage. The incident, fueled by a deep-seated grudge, occurred today, March 21. Police Colonel Jessada Promsuwan, Chief Inspector of the Ma Now Wan Police Station, led an investigation team to the scene after being notified of the deadly shooting at a residence in Pattana Nikhom district.

 

Upon arrival at the elevated wooden house, located about 100 metres from the village road in Huay Khun Ram subdistrict, they discovered two men lying motionless beneath the house, their bodies in pools of blood. The smell of blood was pervasive.

 

The area was immediately cordoned off to await the forensic police and the coroner. It was learned that one severely injured individual had been transported to the hospital earlier but had succumbed to his injuries.

The deceased at the scene were identified as Seeprai Sopetch, 54 year old the homeowner, found sitting against a wall with a gunshot wound from a .38 calibre bullet to the back of his head. A blood-stained hammer lay beside him.

The second victim, 48 year old Khomsorn Chaiwat, was also shot in the back of the head, his lifeless body atop a food bowl containing beef organs, with a chopping board and a knife nearby. Another 28 year old man found breathing but in critical condition, was rushed to Wang Mueang Satharam Hospital in Saraburi but later died from his injuries. He was identified as Samatchai Korsoongnuen.

 

Investigators found two motorcycles, a grey-black Honda CPX and a blue-white Suzuki without a license plate, at the scene—belonging to the deceased group. The 34 year old perpetrator, identified as Anuwat Tatthapong fled the scene in a black Toyota pickup truck but was later apprehended at a checkpoint by Wang Mueang police.

 

Fatal shooting

 

The local police reported that before the incident, four gunshots were heard, prompting an investigation. The local leader commented that the residence was often a gathering place for young people to drink and use drugs and was a known drug trafficking spot.

 

Anuwat, who is the nephew-in-law of the homeowner and perpetrator of the violence, had a history of aggression towards his wife and mother-in-law, threatening them for money in front of his young children, ages four and eleven. Concerned for his family’s safety, Anuwat harboured a long-standing resentment.

 

During his confession, Anuwat revealed that on the day of the crime, he had argued with his wife and, in a fit of anger, fired two shots into the air before driving to Seeprai’s house to ask for papayas. Upon arrival, he found two strangers preparing to drink with Seeprai.

 

An argument ensued, during which Seeprai insulted him. Enraged and already upset from his earlier conflict, Anuwat shot Seeprai in the head, followed by Khomsorn and Samatchai.

 

Anuwat admitted to the killings, claiming they were acts of love and protection for his family and a release of pent-up vengeance. He insisted he had no involvement with drugs, suggesting the motive was personal and not related to debt collection from drug trafficking, as initially suspected, reported KhaoSod.

 

The police have charged Anuwat with intentional homicide, possession of firearms and ammunition without a permit, carrying a firearm in public without a reasonable cause, and discharging a firearm in a public place. Anuwat confessed to the charges, with his wife and young children present to witness the proceedings.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-03-21

 

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Thankfully he wasn't a foreigner and especially not a Brit.

4 hours ago, parallelman said:

Two were shot in the back of the head? Only four shots heard...you can see where I'm going with this....

You mean he wasted a bullet ?

Soalbundy or a Swiss, Ruski or an Aussie.  Its not only Brits.