Crime Neighbour Shoots Motorcycle Repairman Over Late-Night Noise in Khon Kaen

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A long-running dispute over noise between neighbours turned violent in the early hours of morning of 15 June, when a 57-year-old man shot his neighbour in the head following a confrontation over loud noise from a motorcycle repair shop.

 

The incident occurred at 03:15 in Village 9, Ban Kong Subdistrict, Nong Ruea District, Khon Kaen Province. CCTV footage captured the dramatic scene outside a local motorbike repair shop where the gunman, identified as Mr. Udomwit, approached the premises armed with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun. He appeared visibly agitated and confronted the shop’s owner about the late-night noise, reportedly caused by drinking and talking loudly.

 

According to witnesses, including the victim’s wife and friends, an argument quickly escalated. The victim, Mr. Noppadon, 30, allegedly responded defiantly, stating that he was armed as well. The verbal exchange became increasingly heated, culminating in Mr. Udomwit firing two shots, one of which struck Mr. Noppadon in the head, leaving him critically injured. He collapsed to the ground in front of his terrified wife.

 

Emergency services were called immediately and Mr. Noppadon was rushed to Khon Kaen Hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

 

In a surprising turn, the suspect did not flee the scene. Instead, he waited calmly and surrendered to officers from Nong Ruea Police Station. Police Colonel Yutthana Ngamchat, Superintendent of the station, confirmed that Mr. Udomwit handed over the weapon, a black CZ-brand 9mm semi-automatic pistol registered under licence number KT39122871, still loaded with rounds in the magazine.

 

During police questioning, Mr. Udomwit admitted to the shooting, saying he had lost his temper due to repeated disturbances from the adjacent repair shop, which often hosted late-night drinking sessions that disrupted his sleep.

 

He has been charged with attempted murder and illegal use of a firearm. The case has sparked renewed debate over noise pollution and vigilante justice, with local residents expressing concern over how simmering neighbourhood disputes can spiral into violence.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-06-16

 

 

 

[thesetat]

Hmm... shooting someone over such a silly thing... He does not need to worry about noise now. He will be in a crowded cell with many others making noise through the night. Sad someone had to lose their life over this. 

[Briggsy]

Udomwit will probably have a long time in prison and justifiably.

 

In his mitigation, there are few things more likely to push you over the edge than sleep deprivation. It is standard practice during interrogations designed to break the prisoner.

 

 

[petedk]

3 hours ago, thesetat said:

Hmm... shooting someone over such a silly thing... He does not need to worry about noise now. He will be in a crowded cell with many others making noise through the night. Sad someone had to lose their life over this. 

 

Believe me, it is a not a silly thing when you can't sleep until 4 or 5 am and have to wake up at 6am to go to work. There are times when I feel like doing exactly the same to the illegal drinking places next to us. (Of course I won't do it, but the thoughts are there)