Gun-Wielding Woman Shoots Man Trying to Stop Assault During Songkran in Chiang Rai

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A man was seriously injured after being shot while attempting to intervene in an altercation between a woman and her alleged partner during Songkran celebrations in Chiang Rai. The suspect, described as a tomboy-style woman, was subdued by witnesses and later taken into police custody.

 

The incident took place at approximately 20:50 on 13 April in the Ban Mai community of Rim Kok subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai district. Police from Chiang Rai City Police Station detained the armed woman for questioning after she allegedly shot 45-year-old Mr. Manat during the water festival celebrations.

 

 

According to witnesses, Mr. Manat and his friends were enjoying Songkran festivities, drinking and splashing water along the roadside, when they noticed a young woman walking by. Moments later, a car swerved in front of her, and the female suspect exited the vehicle, aggressively pulling and shouting at the woman. A heated argument followed.

 

Mr. Manat and his group approached in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Initially, the confrontation appeared to subside, with the suspect returning to her vehicle. However, instead of leaving, she retrieved a handgun and returned to the scene.

 

Without warning, the suspect opened fire, hitting Mr. Manat in the hand and abdomen, causing him to collapse. His friends, who were nearby, quickly intervened, disarming the woman and detaining her until police arrived.

 

Emergency services rushed Mr. Manat to hospital for urgent treatment, while the suspect was taken to Chiang Rai Police Station along with the firearm used in the attack.

 

Police have confirmed that a full investigation is underway to determine the motive and exact sequence of events. Charges are expected to be filed against the suspect once the inquiry is complete.

 

-- 2025-04-15

 

[sammieuk1]

You can hear the excuse from here .. I simply picked up the wrong gun Mulud'🤔

[Gottfrid]

How convenient! Just another one with a gun ready for all occasions. 

[hotchilli]

On 4/15/2025 at 6:40 AM, Gottfrid said:

How convenient! Just another one with a gun ready for all occasions. 

Now you understand why many people never interfere, but stand back and video the scene

[Gsxrnz]

Never get between a Thai woman and her Tomboy lover. It will end in tears. Don't ask me how I know. 

[Zakhar]

She's Got Balzzzzz

 

 

[Bruce Aussie]

On 4/15/2025 at 4:05 AM, sammieuk1 said:

You can hear the excuse from here .. I simply picked up the wrong gun Mulud'🤔

Thought it s water gun. Sorry.🙏

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Now you understand why many people never interfere, but stand back and video the scene

No, I still don´t understand that. I would call the police instead.

[cmsally]

One of the first lessons I learned in Thailand; if there is trouble and a person returns to their vehicle (even a motorbike, especially lifting the seat), you make a run for it or get behind something. This might be the time they go and retrieve their gun.

[cowellandrew]

33 minutes ago, cmsally said:

One of the first lessons I learned in Thailand; if there is trouble and a person returns to their vehicle (even a motorbike, especially lifting the seat), you make a run for it or get behind something. This might be the time they go and retrieve their gun.

make a run for it or get behind something.

Like your thai wife or girlfriend!

😂😂😂🙈

[Kinok Farang]

3 hours ago, Gsxrnz said:

Never get between a Thai woman and her Tomboy lover. It will end in tears. Don't ask me how I know. 

How do you?Oh never mind.

[sambum]

4 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

No, I still don´t understand that. I would call the police instead.

And how long would it take them to respond? At Songkran?

[Watawattana]

On 4/15/2025 at 4:54 AM, Georgealbert said:

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A man was seriously injured after being shot while attempting to intervene in an altercation between a woman and her alleged partner during Songkran celebrations in Chiang Rai. The suspect, described as a tomboy-style woman, was subdued by witnesses and later taken into police custody.

 

The incident took place at approximately 20:50 on 13 April in the Ban Mai community of Rim Kok subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai district. Police from Chiang Rai City Police Station detained the armed woman for questioning after she allegedly shot 45-year-old Mr. Manat during the water festival celebrations.

 

 

According to witnesses, Mr. Manat and his friends were enjoying Songkran festivities, drinking and splashing water along the roadside, when they noticed a young woman walking by. Moments later, a car swerved in front of her, and the female suspect exited the vehicle, aggressively pulling and shouting at the woman. A heated argument followed.

 

Mr. Manat and his group approached in an attempt to de-escalate the situation. Initially, the confrontation appeared to subside, with the suspect returning to her vehicle. However, instead of leaving, she retrieved a handgun and returned to the scene.

 

Without warning, the suspect opened fire, hitting Mr. Manat in the hand and abdomen, causing him to collapse. His friends, who were nearby, quickly intervened, disarming the woman and detaining her until police arrived.

 

Emergency services rushed Mr. Manat to hospital for urgent treatment, while the suspect was taken to Chiang Rai Police Station along with the firearm used in the attack.

 

Police have confirmed that a full investigation is underway to determine the motive and exact sequence of events. Charges are expected to be filed against the suspect once the inquiry is complete.

 

-- 2025-04-15

 

And a Happy New Year to you too!!

[Keeps]

On 4/14/2025 at 9:54 PM, Georgealbert said:

The suspect, described as a tomboy-style woman,

 

On 4/14/2025 at 9:54 PM, Georgealbert said:

Rim Kok subdistrict,

Wrong place, wrong time. 

[connda]

On 4/15/2025 at 3:54 AM, Georgealbert said:

Emergency services rushed Mr. Manat to hospital for urgent treatment, while the suspect was taken to Chiang Rai Police Station along with the firearm used in the attack.

Beating her girlfriend senseless would have gotten Ms. Tom a slap on the hand.  Carrying a weapon without a permit (I'm assuming) and shooting a Thai citizens (or anyone for that matter) is going to get a lengthy prison stay unless she can buy her way out of it. 

[connda]

4 hours ago, cmsally said:

One of the first lessons I learned in Thailand; if there is trouble and a person returns to their vehicle (even a motorbike, especially lifting the seat), you make a run for it or get behind something. This might be the time they go and retrieve their gun.

Yep - RUN!