Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 49-year-old man allegedly shot and killed his housemate following a heated argument over unpaid rent in Nonthaburi province late night of 27 May, before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 23:30, at a single-storey house in Bang Rak Yai Subdistrict, Bang Bua Thong District. Police Colonel Phrut Jamrungratsan, Superintendent of Bang Bua Thong Police Station, received the report and dispatched officers along with forensic medical staff and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation to investigate.

 

At the scene, officers found a .38 calibre revolver and a single spent cartridge case on a wooden table outside the house. Nearby, the body of the victim, identified as Mr. Adul, 30, was found lying on the ground with a gunshot wound to the temple.

 

The alleged shooter, Mr. Somchai, 49, the brother-in-law of the property owner, reportedly fled on a motorcycle immediately after the shooting.

 

According to the homeowner, who asked to be referred to as Mr. A, both the victim and suspect had been renting a room in the house and were known to be friends. Mr. A explained that he lived there to maintain the property on behalf of his employer and occasionally called on the two men for help with chores such as cleaning fish tanks or gardening.

 

On the night of the incident, Mr. Somchai had arrived first and was drinking with Mr. A when Mr. Adul arrived shortly after. A dispute quickly erupted between the two renters over unpaid rent. During the argument, Mr. Somchai reportedly grabbed a revolver, which Mr. A claimed he kept on the table for security due to frequent thefts in the area and shot Mr. Adul in the head before fleeing.

 

Police have collected evidence from the scene and are reviewing CCTV footage along the suspected escape route to track down the gunman. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging Mr. Somchai to surrender.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-29.

 

 

 

 

you made sure no more rent from him