Chon Buri Man Shot Over Unpaid Debt of Tens of Thousands of Baht

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Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

A 32-year-old man from Chon Buri is fighting for his life following a violent altercation over an unpaid debt of tens of thousands of baht. The incident unfolded in the early hours of February 26 at a residence in the Mueang district of Chon Buri province.

 

Upon receiving notification of the shooting, Police Lieutenant Chinawat Thisala and emergency services swiftly arrived at the scene. There, they found Patipon, the victim, severely wounded with gunshot injuries to his abdomen and chest. Prompt medical attention was provided, and Patipon was rushed to Chon Buri Hospital for intensive care.

 

The investigation revealed significant evidence at the location, including broken beer bottles and several 9mm bullet casings scattered around. Crucially, a wallet discovered at the scene, left by the assailant, helped identify the perpetrator—a 27-year-old tattoo artist named Dunlawat, from the nearby Ban Bueng area.

Natthapong, a 26-year-old eyewitness and friend of Patipon, recounted the distressing events. He reported that Dunlawat, along with an accomplice, arrived at the residence in a white Honda Civic. Natthapong and Patipon were familiar with Dunlawat, which allowed the unexpected confrontation to escalate quickly.

 

Once there, Dunlawat confronted Patipon, demanding immediate repayment of the outstanding debt, noted to be several tens of thousands of baht. A heated argument ensued, quickly deteriorating into a personal exchange involving insults about family members.

 

The confrontation reached a critical point when Dunlawat brandished a firearm and shot Patipon multiple times before fleeing the scene in his vehicle, according to KhaoSod.

 

Police officers are currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into the incident, coordinating with medical personnel to gather more information from the injured Patipon. Further, the authorities are pursuing Dunlawat for questioning as they prepare to initiate legal proceedings against him, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-26

 

 

[JoePai]

I can never understand trying to maim/kill the debtor as then there's no chance to get (any) money back after that-  plus possible to end up in jail

[Briggsy]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

I can never understand trying to maim/kill the debtor as then there's no chance to get (any) money back after that-  plus possible to end up in jail

If that debtor is just one of many that owe you money, by making an example of him, the other debtors fear you and make repaying their debts to you a priority.