Laotian Woman Fatally Shot in Karaoke Bar; Police Hunt for Suspect

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Tragedy struck a karaoke bar on Phetkasem Road, between Phatthalung and Hat Yai, when a 40-year-old Laotian woman, known as Pu, was shot and killed at around 9 pm on March 11. Responding swiftly, Police Colonel Chan Narong Sangsang from Khao Chaison Police Station led an investigative team to the scene.

 

Inside the bar, in a secluded bedroom, Pu's lifeless body was found with four gunshot wounds to her head and body. Investigators recovered a 9mm unused bullet and three 9mm shell casings, which will aid in the ongoing investigation.

 

According to Anucha, the 31-year-old bar owner, a regular patron named Chalerm arrived at the establishment and demanded to see Pu, who was hiding in a room. After she refused to open the door, Chalerm allegedly forced entry and shot her, fleeing immediately after the incident.

 

 

Anucha revealed that Pu and Chalerm were frequent visitors to the bar and had been embroiled in arguments driven by jealousy. Although Pu was not employed by the bar, she often came to enjoy drinks. A recent altercation is believed to have driven Pu to seek refuge at the bar, where Chalerm eventually found and attacked her.

 

Police are currently on the lookout for Chalerm, described as having a limp and driving a bronze single-cab pickup truck. His last known direction was towards Tamot district in Phatthalung province. Authorities are appealing for any information from the public that could lead to his capture, as efforts to locate him continue, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-03-12

 

 

[hotchilli]

How to end a relationship Thai style

[Homburg]

Poor lady.  RIP Pu.

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Jealous Lover Arrested for Fatal Karaoke Bar Shooting in Phatthalung

 

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A 63-year-old man who fatally shot a 40-year-old Lao woman at a karaoke bar in Phatthalung has been arrested in Phetchaburi following a dramatic police chase.

 

The suspect, identified as Mr. Tawee, 63, allegedly shot and killed Ms. Poo, 40, inside Tong 4 Karaoke on Phetkasem Road, Khao Chaison district, Phatthalung, at around 21:00 on March 11. Police believe the attack was motivated by jealousy.

 

According to police reports, Mr. Tawee, a regular customer at the karaoke bar, entered the premises and demanded to see Ms. Poo, who had locked herself inside a private room. When she refused to open the door, he forced his way in and opened fire, hitting her four times in the head and torso with a 9mm pistol. She died at the scene.

 

Investigators found three spent bullet casings and one unused 9mm round near the doorway. Witnesses reported that Mr. Tawee had been seen arguing with the victim in the past, and their relationship had become increasingly volatile in recent weeks.

 

Following the shooting, Mr. Tawee fled the scene in a silver Toyota single-cab pickup truck with Phatthalung licence plates.

 

On March 13, officers from Phetchaburi Highway Police Station 2, under the Highway Police Division, intercepted his vehicle on Phetkasem Road, Ban Mo subdistrict, Mueang Phetchaburi district.

 

Police stopped the truck and found Mr. Tawee alone in the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle revealed only a set of clothes inside the cabin, while a black jacket, mat, and pillow were found in the truck bed. However, the firearm used in the murder was not recovered.

 

Mr. Tawee was taken into custody and transferred to Highway Police Station 2 in Phetchaburi for initial questioning. Authorities have alerted Phatthalung police, who will now take over the investigation and proceed with legal action

 

-- 2025-03-14