Crime Palm Tree Dispute Erupts in Deadly Neighbour Feud

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In a shocking incident yesterday, a long-standing conflict over stolen palm trees led to the shooting of two neighbours in Surat Thani, Thailand. The incident has left one man dead and another critically injured, drawing attention to the tragic consequences of unresolved disputes.

 

The altercation took place in the Chang Sai subdistrict, where police were called to investigate a shooting involving 79-year-old Phimon, who allegedly targeted his neighbours, Angsri, 88, and his son, Arnon, 66. Officers found Arnon deceased in his home, while Angsri sustained serious injuries and is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.

 

The root of the conflict between Phimon and his neighbours dates back three years, when Phimon accused them of cutting down his palm trees and selling them. Despite numerous mediation efforts by community leaders, Phimon's anger remained unabated, as evidenced by frequent expressions of a desire for revenge.

 

The incident began early in the morning when Arnon's daughter was awakened by gunfire. She witnessed Phimon at her father’s residence and quickly alerted the police after seeing him approach her grandfather’s house. Despite her warnings, Angsri was unable to escape in time.

 

Phimon fled after the assault, leaving his wife, Pongphan, behind with essential belongings. She later revealed to police that her husband had often spoken of his intentions to settle the score with deadly consequences. After expressing fears that Phimon might harm himself, she sought assistance from relatives to locate him.

 

Police managed to apprehend Phimon later in the day, with questioning ongoing. Meanwhile, Angsri's wife maintains his innocence, asserting that her husband did not steal anything.

 

This incident follows a similar case in Ayutthaya province, where a longstanding neighbourly spat over noise and property boundaries also turned fatal. These episodes underscore the critical importance of addressing and resolving community disputes before they escalate into violence.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-23

 

 

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