Murder in Trang: 31-Year-Old Found Shot Dead

[Georgealbert]

 

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In a shocking incident, a 31-year-old man was found murdered beneath a rubber tree in Trang, with authorities suspecting he was shot four times with a 9mm firearm. The victim, identified as Tiwakorn Saeheng, had been dead for no more than 12 hours before his body was discovered.

 

At approximately 07:00 on 22 February, police were alerted to the scene in the rubber plantation located in Moo 1, Ban Som Phueng, Pa Lelien District. Officers from the local police station, along with forensic investigators, quickly arrived to examine the body. The victim was found lying on his right side, dressed in a t-shirt and black sweatpants, with visible gunshot wounds to his neck, head, and armpit.

 

Nearby, investigators located the victim’s black Honda Dream motorcycle, which had been reported owned by a resident of Bang Ban District in Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. The vehicle was found in neutral gear with the keys still inserted, suggesting it had been abandoned hastily. Evidence collected from the scene included two knives, scissors, a rubber cutting knife, a lighter, and a mobile phone.

 

Preliminary examinations indicated the victim had likely died around 6 to 10 hours prior to the discovery of his body, with suspicions that he may have been killed elsewhere and later dumped in the plantation to conceal the crime.

 

Eyewitness reports suggested that residents in the area heard gunshots around 17:30 the day before, raising questions about the timeline of the murder. Moreover, the lack of significant blood at the scene led authorities to consider the possibility that he was murdered elsewhere.

 

Local village headman Nopruj Kuanwilai stated that upon the initial discovery, many thought the victim was merely asleep until the grim reality of a murder became apparent. It was noted that the victim was not a local resident, although he had lived in Trang for the past two to three years and was known to have connections in the area.

 

Investigations revealed that Tiwakorn had a criminal history, including prior arrests for drug possession and illegal firearms in 2015 and 2017. These incidents suggest a potential motive related to personal conflicts or drug-related disputes.

 

The police have handed over the body to medical examiners for a detailed autopsy and are actively pursuing leads to identify the suspect(s) responsible for this brutal crime. The investigation continues as officers analyse CCTV footage from the surrounding area and interview witnesses in hopes of uncovering further details related to the case.

 

-- 2025-02-23