Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 38‑year‑old man has died after losing control of a Yamaha motorbike moments after discharging a revolver into the night sky, police in Chachoengsao confirmed.

 

Officers and rescue volunteers were called at first light on 17 May, to a sharp bend on the irrigation‑canal road in Sao Cha­nog sub‑district, where they discovered the body of Mr Som­sak, face‑down on the verge. His machine, a black‑and‑red Yamaha bearing registration from Chachoengsao, lay submerged in the adjacent canal and was hauled out by rescuers.

 

A loaded .38‑calibre revolver was recovered from the dead man’s waistband. Investigators also found two pairs of rubber sandals: one in the water beside the bike and another on the carriageway, prompting suspicion that a passenger might have fled or been flung clear.

 

Neighbours told police they had heard two gunshots shortly after midnight, followed by the sound of a crash, but assumed it was a drink‑related spill and did not venture out in the dark.

 

Tracing the motorbike’s registration led detectives to Mr Wira­wat, the vehicle’s owner, who was found at his home nursing facial wounds and heavy bleeding. Questioned while still dazed, Mr Wira­wat admitted he had been riding with Mr Som­sak after an evening of drinking on Suwin­thawong Road.

 

He told police that Mr Som­sak, produced the revolver and “fired two rounds into the air for fun” as they approached the canal. Moments later the bike failed to negotiate the bend and crashed. Mr Wira­wat said he “cannot remember what happened next” but managed to stagger home without checking on his friend.

 

Investigators will interview Mr Wira­wat again once his condition stabilises. An autopsy has been ordered on the deceased.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-18.

 

 

 

What a prat !