Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A 36-year-old man has handed himself in to police after brutally killing a former friend in a long-standing dispute sparked by the shooting of his dog.

 

At approximately 10:30 on 10 April, Mr. Apichai Khoraksa, 36, walked into Nam Som Police Station in Udon Thani province and calmly informed officers that he had just killed Mr. Auychai Thongnud, 50, and wished to surrender.

 

Initially doubtful of the confession, officers questioned Mr. Apichai, who provided specific details about the crime scene. Police then escorted him to the location, a roadside near Ban Champa Thong village in Ban Yuak subdistrict, where they found Mr. Auychai’s body, lying face up with severe head wounds inflicted by a sharp weapon.

 

Mr. Apichai told investigators that he and the deceased had a history of animosity. The dispute reportedly stemmed from an earlier incident in which Mr. Auychai allegedly shot Mr. Apichai’s dog with a homemade gun. On the day of the murder, the two encountered each other on a public road and began arguing once again about the dog. Mr. Auychai denied the accusations and allegedly challenged Mr. Apichai to a fight. In a fit of rage, Mr. Apichai struck the victim twice on the neck with a machete he had been carrying.

 

Police confirmed that Mr. Apichai showed no signs of mental illness and had no history of psychiatric treatment. He was described as calm and cooperative during the investigation, handing over the weapon used in the attack.

 

Authorities have charged him with intentional murder. He remains in custody as legal proceedings move forward.

 

 

-- 2025-04-12

 

Well done ... his only mistake was turning himself in 

 

IF ... he was certain that he did shoot his dog.