Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A village celebration in Khon Kaen province descended into chaos on the night of 27 June, after a father and son allegedly gunned down two brothers in a brazen, premeditated attack, leaving a third man injured by stray gunfire.

 

The incident occurred in Ban Sub Bon, Village 7, Sub Sombun Subdistrict, Khok Pho Chai District, during a traditional merit-making festival. Witnesses say a local parade was underway with music and dancing when the violence erupted.

 

Two brothers, Mr. Montri Namwiset 30 and Mr. Teerawat Namwiset 27, were reportedly dancing near a festival truck when they were shot at close range. Montri was shot in the head and slashed with a blade, while Teerawat was shot in the chest. Both died later in hospital.

 

A third victim, Mr. Asanee Khwankla, 29, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. He is recovering in hospital and has since identified the alleged attackers.

 

Police named the suspects as Mr. Somkuan Thiamthip 35 and his father Mr. Muan Thiamthip 64, who were apprehended at a hut behind their home on the following morning. Officers recovered a handmade firearm believed to have been used in the attack, as well as camouflage clothing allegedly worn by Mr. Muan at the time.

 

Pol. Col. Pitakhet Singpitak, chief of Khok Pho Chai Police Station, stated that a longstanding personal grudge appears to be the motive. Initial questioning revealed the parties had previous altercations and investigators believe the suspects seized the opportunity to ambush the brothers during the festivities.

 

Eyewitnesses reported that Mr. Somkuan fired multiple shots before Mr. Muan allegedly used a blade to strike the fallen men. The two then fled the scene.

 

Both suspects initially denied involvement, but mounting evidence and witness testimony led to their arrest and continued questioning.

 

Police investigations are ongoing as formal charges are prepared.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-06-29

 

 

 

 

I thought K.K. was  such a peaceful place . Sad.

I would shoot at the damned truck with the loudspeaker tower 😁

 

There is no peaceful place if you have a conflict with neighbors.

But the level of violence is shocking

On 6/29/2025 at 3:30 AM, Georgealbert said:

Both suspects initially denied involvement,

What ?

No explanation as to why Mr Muan's camouflage clothing did not prevent detection. 😀