Shooting Over Loan Dispute Claims Four Lives in Samut Prakan

[Georgealbert]

 

 

A 19-year-old man recounted the horrifying moment his family was attacked over a loan dispute, leaving four dead in a shooting spree on the night of November 25. The suspect, a 64-year-old landlord and moneylender, turned the gun on himself after the massacre.

 

The incident occurred at a single-story rental home in Bang Pu Municipality Soi 2/2, behind a crocodile farm in the Thaiban Subdistrict. Police, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Prasit Meksa of the Samut Prakan City Police Station, responded to the scene along with forensic investigators and local rescue teams.

 

Three bodies were discovered on the property, and two others were injured, including a 7-year-old girl. The first victim, Vasana (45), was found slumped aver a marble table with gunshot wounds to his abdomen, chest, and back. His wife, Rattapak (43), was found nearby, riddled with bullets in her thighs, arms, and chest. Vasana's mother-in-law, Thongsiri (69), was found five metres away with gunshot wounds to her back and chest.

 

The 7-year-old girl, referred to as "A," sustained gunshot wounds to her chest, back, and arm and was rushed to Samut Prakan Hospital in critical condition.

 

The gunman, identified as Mr. Phisit (or "Nui"), was found at the scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Despite efforts to save him, he succumbed to his injuries shortly after being admitted to the hospital.

 

The shooter, who was both the family's landlord and lender, reportedly had frequent disputes with the victims over a loan taken out by Rattapak to support her family. According to the victims' 19-year-old son, Mr. Phisit had previously made threats to shoot the family if the debt was not repaid.

 

"Before the incident, my parents were eating outside while my grandmother and sister were inside. I went out to see friends but soon received the terrible news that my family had been shot," the son said.

 

Witnesses reported hearing a heated argument followed by a series of gunshots. A neighbour stated, "I heard loud voices and gunfire, then saw Mr. Phisit point the gun at himself." Another witness found the injured child  and immediately called for help.

 

Police recovered a 9mm semi-automatic handgun with an empty magazine on the floor, along with 13 spent cartridges. Another magazine containing four bullets was still loaded in the gun.

 

Authorities confirmed that the firearm was registered in the shooter's name. Initial investigations revealed no prior criminal record for Mr. Phisit, who had lived in the area for many years and was known as a quiet and polite man.

 

Pol. Col. Chutrakul Yodmadee, Deputy Commander of the Samut Prakan Provincial Police, stated that the primary motive appeared to be the loan dispute. However, all other possibilities are being considered. "We have questioned two witnesses who confirmed the ongoing loan conflict," he said. "We will continue investigating to ensure all angles are thoroughly examined."

 

Picture from responders.

-- 2024-11-26

 

 

[ozz1]

It's about time that the police crack down hard on these illegal money lenders but it probably won't happen because they are a protected species

[webfact]

Man, 64, Kills Four, Injures One in Samut Prakan Shooting Spree

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A shocking shooting spree unfolded in Samut Prakan on the evening of 25 November, leaving four dead and one critically injured, including an eight-year-old girl. The gunman, 64-year-old Aphisit, fatally shot himself after the rampage. Authorities believe jealousy was the motive behind the attack.

 

Police responded to reports of gunfire in a community near the Samut Prakan Crocodile Farm at around 9 PM. At the scene, they found two critically injured victims, including the young girl, who sustained multiple gunshot wounds but managed to provide information.

 

Three others were pronounced dead: Wasana, 45; Rattanapak, 43; and Thongsi, 69. Aphisit later succumbed to his self-inflicted gunshot wound at the hospital.

 

Eyewitnesses described the harrowing moments. A neighbour recounted seeing Aphisit shoot Wasana, who was sitting outside, before turning the gun on Thongsi and the child. He then stormed into the house, shooting Rattanapak multiple times before emerging to shoot himself.

Initial investigations revealed that Aphisit, a moneylender, had been in a relationship with Rattanapak, who was renting a house in the same community with her mother and daughter. Tensions reportedly escalated when Wasana, Rattanapak’s ex-husband, continued visiting frequently.

 

Picture Daily News

 

Aphisit had been drinking at a local official's house earlier that evening before returning home, where he encountered the victims outside. Police discovered blood, 9mm bullet casings, and a semi-automatic handgun at the scene.

 

Authorities suspect Aphisit acted out of jealousy, believing the close ties between Rattanapak and her ex-husband undermined his relationship. The incident has left the community shaken as investigations continue, reported Daily News.

 

-- 2024-11-26

 

 

[simon43]

Shoot 3 people dead and then kill yourself - that'll teach them ......

 

Weird Thai logic at play here.

[lordgrinz]

Thai male acting like a Thai male, immature and emotionally unstable, usually armed and dangerous.

[Taboo2]

Well, if you borrow money, you are required to pay it back, unless you are an American entitled college student.

[Gottfrid]

5 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The suspect, a 64-year-old landlord and moneylender, turned the gun on himself after the massacre.

So, that was his way of getting the money back. Let´s hope he donated his brain to research, as they will now be able to study madness in the flesh.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, simon43 said:

Shoot 3 people dead and then kill yourself - that'll teach them ......

 

Weird Thai logic at play here.

Not sure evolution works in Thailand.

[ronster]

How much was the loan to make the guy go out and kill them all and then himself !

Mental 😳

[RichardColeman]

6 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Thai male acting like a Thai male, immature and emotionally unstable, usually armed and dangerous.

Agreed, that's why you need to be cautious with your 'new love' 

[cowellandrew]

5 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

So, that was his way of getting the money back. Let´s hope he donated his brain to research, as they will now be able to study madness in the flesh.

With a gun shot to the head that could be problematic !

😂😳😁🐒

[lordgrinz]

1 hour ago, cowellandrew said:

With a gun shot to the head that could be problematic !

😂😳😁🐒

No huge loss either 😉

[black tabby12345]

9 hours ago, simon43 said:

Shoot 3 people dead and then kill yourself - that'll teach them ......

 

Weird Thai logic at play here.

 

Killing debtors and the money won't come back.

Killing himself, money will be meaningless.

[black tabby12345]

7 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

So, that was his way of getting the money back. Let´s hope he donated his brain to research, as they will now be able to study madness in the flesh.

Remorse in his term？

[BangkokReady]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Initial investigations revealed that Aphisit, a moneylender, had been in a relationship with Rattanapak, who was renting a house in the same community with her mother and daughter. Tensions reportedly escalated when Wasana, Rattanapak’s ex-husband, continued visiting frequently.

 

I guess the money was part of it, but mostly it was about a woman rejecting him and still having a relationship with her ex.  Both were killed.

[john donson]

On 11/26/2024 at 6:31 AM, ozz1 said:

It's about time that the police crack down hard on these illegal money lenders but it probably won't happen because they are a protected species

 

you don't think they might be the owners or at least ENFORCERS..  biggest organized crime syndicate in thailand

[Peabody]

On 11/26/2024 at 9:31 AM, Taboo2 said:

Well, if you borrow money, you are required to pay it back, unless you are an American entitled college student.

Sorry, you're misinformed. The discharged debt is on the additional interest after the initial loan amount was repaid with most of the interest.