Teen Killed After Attempting to Resolve Dispute with Former Friend at Gas Station

[Georgealbert]

 

 

In an incident in Bang Bon, Bangkok, a 14-year-old boy, identified as Master P. (alias), was fatally shot after attempting to settle a conflict with a former friend outside a gas station.

 

At 00:20 on November 18, police officers from Bang Bon Police Station, led by Deputy Superintendent Pol. Lt. Col. Siwat Phumnum, received a report from Bangpakok 8 Hospital regarding a critically injured boy who had succumbed to gunshot wounds. Senior officers, including Pol. Col. Nukoon Krutsiri, Superintendent of Bang Bon Police Station, and investigators, were dispatched to the scene.

 

The victim had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the left side of his chest, piercing his heart. Investigators learned from Mr. Surasit, 18, a friend of the deceased, that the shooting occurred at a PT gas station on Bang Bon 4 Road.

 

The shooter was identified as Mr. Chakraphan, 18, accompanied by Mr. Warakorn, 17, who rode a black-and-red Honda Wave motorcycle with Bangkok registration plates. Another individual, Mr. Chai, a Myanmar national, was also present. All three were former friends of the victim.

 

Tensions arose after the victim borrowed 1,700 baht from Mr. Chai but failed to repay it. During a move to a new residence, Mr. Chai took a pair of the victim's jeans, leading to repeated disputes, including public exchanges on Facebook. This culminated in an agreement to meet at the gas station on November 17 to return the jeans and settle the debt.

 

At 22:20 the victim arrived at the gas station with five friends. Upon seeing the opposing group arrive, the victim's group allegedly began throwing stones, injuring one member, Mг. Jakrin. Following this, Mr. Chakraphan and Mr. Warakorn reportedly returned to their nearby residence to retrieve a 9mm pistol.

 

When they returned, Mr. Chakraphan fired a single shot, striking the victim. The victim's friends rushed him to Bangpakok 8 Hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

 

Police tracked Mr. Chakraphan and Mr. Warakorn to a rental house in Bang Khae District. Both were apprehended along with evidence, including a 9mm blank gun converted for live ammunition, a spent shell casing, and the motorcycle used in the incident.

 

During interrogation, Mr. Chakraphan admitted to the shooting, claiming he acted out of anger after being attacked with stones. He revealed that he had purchased the firearm online for 7,000 baht for self-defense.

 

Both suspects were charged with premeditated murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a firearm in public without justification, and discharging a firearm in a public area.

 

While Mr. Chakraphan had no prior criminal record, Mr. Warakorn had previously been convicted of attempted murder and firearms offenses in January 2023 under the jurisdiction of Nong Khaem Police Station. He served six months in prison before receiving a pardon.

 

The suspects have been handed over to investigators for further legal proceedings.

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon

-- 2024-11-19

 

 

[hotchilli]

Boys will be boys and one day the will grow up to be officials.

[MalcolmB]

8 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Boys will be boys and one day the will grow up to be officials.

Not true, maybe in the USA but a criminal record in Thailand means you can never hold a job in the government. 
Even something as minor as being caught at a card game.

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, MalcolmB said:

Not true, maybe in the USA but a criminal record in Thailand means you can never hold a job in the government. 
Even something as minor as being caught at a card game.

 

[JBChiangRai]

16 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

 

A conviction for smuggling Heroin however opens the doors to being a cabinet minister.