Former Thai League 2 Footballer Shoots Friend Dead in Fit of Rage Over Long-Standing Tension

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khomchadluek.

 

A former Thai League footballer has been arrested after allegedly shooting and killing his long-time friend in a shocking act of violence fuelled by suppressed resentment over being belittled.

 

The incident occurred at 22:30 on 10 April in a house in Moo 1, Samphao Lom Subdistrict, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Police and forensic teams were called to the scene, where they discovered the lifeless body of 29-year-old Mr Chitsanucha, who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds to the head, chest and abdomen. Three spent 9mm bullet casings were recovered from the scene.

 

The victim’s mother, who rushed to the scene upon hearing the news, collapsed in shock and required immediate medical attention. She told officers that her son frequently visited the house, which doubled as a motorcycle repair shop run by his friend. She also noted that the pair had a history of arguments, with a notable falling out two years ago, although they had since reconciled.

 

Police identified and arrested the alleged shooter, 32-year-old Mr Mukthas, who lived in the house and remained at the scene following the incident. He was found in possession of the firearm believed to have been used in the attack, a 9mm pistol with seven rounds of ammunition.

 

Preliminary investigations revealed that the men had been close friends for years. However, Mr Mukthas had reportedly harboured resentment towards the victim, who frequently made condescending remarks about his age. On the night of the incident, another argument erupted, during which Mr Mukthas allegedly snapped, retrieved his pistol, and fired five to six shots at his friend, killing him instantly.

 

Mr Kunakorn a friend of the suspect and a fellow former footballer, arrived at the police station to visit Mr Mukthas but was unable to see him due to the ongoing investigation. He told reporters that he had known Mr Mukthas since their footballing days, which included stints in Thai League 2 and 3. “He’s quiet, reserved, good at fixing motorbikes, and usually keeps to himself,” said Mr Kunakorn. “He never mentioned having any problems with the victim. We were even supposed to play football together soon.”

 

Police are currently holding Mr Mukthas at Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Police Station for further questioning. Forensic officers have collected fingerprints, gunshot residue, and DNA samples as part of the ongoing investigation.

 

The victim’s body has been sent to the Institute of Forensic Medicine in Pathum Thani for a full autopsy before being released to his family for religious rites. The motive behind the shooting is believed to be deep-seated emotional frustration rather than a spontaneous dispute.

 

 

-- 2025-04-12