Crime Policeman’s Son Steals Father’s Gun, Shoots Man in Phatthalung

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A 30-year-old man was shot and injured on the morning of 18 June, after being attacked at his home in Phatthalung province by the son of a police officer. The shooting, believed to be drug-related, took place in Moo 7, Charat subdistrict, Kong Ra district.

 

Police from Kong Ra Police Station responded to the incident at approximately 06:10 and found the victim, identified as Mr Theeraphong, also known as “Naw”, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his leg. He was rushed to Kong Ra Hospital by family members.

 

The alleged shooter, Mr Ariphong or “Boom”, aged 30, was swiftly apprehended by police shortly after fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. CCTV footage showed him wearing a white shirt, shorts and a motorcycle helmet and armed with a 9mm handgun. He was seen opening fire on the victim from outside the house before fleeing.

 

Investigators led by Pol. Lt. Col. Pakorn Chaiprom and forensic officers recovered 13 spent 9mm shell casings at the scene. Initial findings confirmed the weapon used had been stolen from Mr Ariphong’s father, a serving police officer with the Phatthalung Provincial Police.

 

Mr Ariphong, who has a known history of drug involvement, was reportedly incoherent when detained. Witnesses said he arrived at the victim’s home appearing intoxicated and speaking unintelligibly before opening fire without warning.

 

Police are continuing to question the suspect, who has yet to provide a coherent account of his actions. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities seek to determine the exact motive behind the attack.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-06-19

 

 

 

[JoePai]

So why was the gun not in a gun safe while in the house  😡

[WEBBYB808]

So, policeman's son and he was intoxicated.   Punishment,  if guilty, but presumably  innocent until proven guilty, if guilty.   Slap on the wrist.  Intoxicated  and policeman's son.  Is that like a monopoly  get out of jail free card?