Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A man in Songkhla province fatally shot a creditor outside his family home after reportedly becoming enraged over an argument between the victim and his mother. The incident occurred at approximately 10:00 on 29 June 2025, in the Khua Tai Subdistrict of Rattaphum District.

 

Police investigators from Rattaphum Police Station, led by Pol. Lt. Col. Jaroon Sophikun and under the supervision of Pol. Col. Surachet Suwannanopamas, along with regional and provincial investigative teams, responded to the scene following a report of a fatal shooting.

 

Upon arrival, officers discovered the body of Mr. Watthana, aged 27, lying beside his motorcycle under a mango tree. He had sustained a gunshot wound to the chest. A shotgun shell casing was recovered nearby. The body was transported to Songklanagarind Hospital by rescue personnel from Asia Foundation.

 

According to preliminary investigations, Mr. Watthana had come to the residence to collect a debt of approximately 4,000 baht owed by Ms. Somsri, the mother of the alleged shooter. An argument reportedly ensued, during which Mr. Watthana is said to have verbally abused Ms. Somsri.

 

Mr. Sunet 51, the son of Ms. Somsri, is believed to have overheard the confrontation from inside the house. Enraged by the insults directed at his mother, he allegedly retrieved a firearm and shot Mr. Watthana dead at the scene. Mr. Sunet fled immediately following the shooting.

 

Authorities have since issued a warrant for Mr. Sunet’s arrest. It was revealed that he had only been released from prison about a year ago after serving time for drug-related offences.

 

Police investigators from Rattaphum and regional crime suppression divisions are now working to track the suspect using CCTV footage and coordinated search efforts. Authorities have vowed to bring the perpetrator to justice swiftly.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-01

 

 

 

Karma is a bitch. I wonder how much the original loan was.

 

2 hours ago, gargamon said:

Karma is a bitch. I wonder how much the original loan was.

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

"Mr. Watthana had come to the residence to collect a debt of approximately 4,000 baht owed by Ms. Somsri"

 

In business disputes keep a civil tongue in your head ... oh too late.

 

Sounds like it wasn't the efforts at collection but the verbal abuse that led to violence.

 

8 minutes ago, cdemundo said:

In business disputes keep a civil tongue in your head ... oh too late.

 

Sounds like it wasn't the efforts at collection but the verbal abuse that led to violence.

 

I'd imagine the verbal abuse resulted from the failure to collect the debt.

1 minute ago, mancub said:

I'd imagine the verbal abuse resulted from the failure to collect the debt.

May I use the expression that first comes to mind?

No sh?t Sherlock.

18 minutes ago, Amusements said:

 

 

So a 500 baht loan and 50% a week interest? You do understand how these loans work here, right?

5 minutes ago, gargamon said:

So a 500 baht loan and 50% a week interest? You do understand how these loans work here, right?

If you borrow money then pay it back.

 

if you don’t like the terms don’t borrow it.

 

Or shoot the lender when he asks for it back.

3 hours ago, gargamon said:

Karma is a bitch. I wonder how much the original loan was.

 

So is reading comprehension ,,,, 🤡

Loan sharks and thieves crawl in the same company!

17 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

So is reading comprehension ,,,, 🤡

So you don't understand how loan sharks work either?