37-Year-Old Man Shot Dead by Father After Heated Argument Over Laziness

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders.

 

A shooting took place in the early hours of 24 December in Chiang Kham district, Phayao province. Police from Chiang Kham Station were alerted to a fatal shooting at house number 39/1, Moo 21, Rom Yen subdistrict, at approximately 01:30. Officers rushed to the scene alongside forensic experts and rescue personnel.

 

The incident occurred at a two-storey house made of concrete and wood. The lifeless body of Mr. Rungreung Sakchaipiboon, 37, was found lying on his back in the ground-floor living area. Beside his body lay a machete. He had sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the abdomen.

 

Shortly after the incident, Mr. Wisut Sakchaipiboon, 58, the victim's father, turned himself in at Chiang Kham Police Station. He surrendered a 12-gauge double-barrelled shotgun without a serial number and a spent shotgun shell.

 

During questioning, Mr. Wisut confessed to shooting his son. He explained that he had confronted his son about not contributing to household chores or seeking employment. The son reportedly became enraged and grabbed a machete, threatening to attack his father. In response, Mr. Wisut said he fired a single shot at his son in self-defence.

 

After the shooting, Mr. Wisut immediately surrendered to authorities. Police have charged him with premeditated murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and discharging a firearm in a residential area.

 

Neighbours revealed that the father and son frequently argued. According to witnesses, the victim often refused to help with household tasks and became aggressive when reprimanded, sometimes physically assaulting family members.

 

-- 2024-12-25