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A dispute between two customers at a motorbike repair shop in Bang Phli, Samut Prakan, escalated into violence when one man opened fire, leaving the other injured.

 

The incident took place at a repair shop in Bang Phli Yai on the morning of March 10. According to police reports, the altercation began when 30-year-old Rojaksak “Tik” Phusawat brought his motorcycle to the shop for custom modifications. While a mechanic was moving Tik’s bike, its footrest accidentally scraped against the carbon-fibre exhaust cover of another customer, Thanakorn Khamasawat, 28.

 

Thanakorn, who claimed the carbon-fibre design was a one-of-a-kind custom order, became enraged, leading to a heated argument between the two men. The situation escalated into a physical fight, prompting shop employees to intervene and send Tik home in an attempt to defuse the situation.

 

However, Tik soon returned to the shop, and another fight broke out. This time, he drew a firearm and fired two shots at Thanakorn, hitting him in the left leg and causing a fractured bone. Thanakorn also sustained a head injury during the altercation. Tik then fled the scene.

 

Police from Bang Kaeo Police Station launched an immediate investigation. CCTV footage showed Tik and three associates arriving at the scene on motorbikes prior to the shooting. Officers later tracked him down near his home in Soi Triumph, Bang Phli Yai, where he was arrested along with the firearm and ammunition used in the attack.

 

During questioning, Tik claimed he acted in self-defence, alleging that Thanakorn had attempted to stab him with a pair of scissors. He insisted that he only fired at the ground, but the bullet accidentally struck Thanakorn. Tik admitted to purchasing the firearm illegally in Chachoengsao for 10,000 baht.

 

Police have charged him with attempted murder and firearms offences, including possession of an unlicensed firearm and carrying a firearm in public without authorisation. Investigators are also reviewing evidence to determine whether any of Tik’s associates were involved in the incident.

 

Authorities have noted that Tik has a criminal history, having previously faced an attempted murder charge in 2013, though he was acquitted on self-defence grounds.

 

The case remains under investigation as police work to verify the origins of the firearm and identify any additional suspects.

 

-- 2025-03-12

 

12 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

Tik soon returned to the shop, and another fight broke out. This time, he drew a firearm and fired two shots at Thanakorn

Little ego's that feel big with guns........

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

While a mechanic was moving Tik’s bike, its footrest accidentally scraped against the carbon-fibre exhaust cover of another customer, Thanakorn Khamasawat, 28.

 

Strange story.

Why did he argue with the owner of the bike when it was the mechanic that did the damage?

So Tik lost the fight and went home to get the gun plus three other men so that he stood a chance against the other guy?  What a guy.

 

This is why Thais are so "polite and friendly".

15 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Tik and three associates arriving at the scene on motorbikes

 

Thai legislators need to introduce the offense of providing back-up to someone planning to attack another person.  It seems to happen all the time.

 

But that would be a little too proactive.