Picture courtesy of SiamNews.

 

A late-night drinking session at a fruit orchard in Chanthaburi Province ended in tragedy when a row over loud music escalated into a shooting, leaving one man dead and a woman injured.

 

The incident occurred in the early hours of 24 August, at a workers’ quarters in Moo 2, Chanthaklem Subdistrict, Khao Khitchakut District. Police and forensic officers were called to the scene after reports of gunfire.

 

The victim, identified as 41-year-old Mr Manop, was found dead with a fatal shotgun wound to the right temple. His brain was exposed by the blast and he died instantly at the scene. A second victim, a 47-year-old woman known only as Ms A, suffered minor injuries after being struck in the neck and shoulder by stray pellets. She was rushed to Khao Khitchakut Hospital for treatment.

 

Investigators recovered more than ten spent cartridges at the scene, including 9mm, .45 calibre and shotgun shells.

 

According to Mr Somboon, 50, the orchard owner and husband of the injured woman, he had just arrived from Pathum Thani and was drinking with around eight friends. As the night wore on, the group dwindled to five, himself, his wife, the victim and two others.

 

At around midnight, gunfire was heard from another nearby orchard, believed to be from a group led by Mr Boy and Mr Mee, who were also drinking. Shortly afterwards, Mr. Manop stepped outside to urinate but became involved in an altercation with the other group and the level of music being played. Within moments, he was fatally shot.

 

Somboon said he and his wife tried to wrestle the shotgun from Boy, who appeared intent on firing again. During the struggle, the weapon discharged, grazing his wife. He then threw the gun away before calling police, while the two suspects fled on a motorcycle.

 

Pol Col Supakit Saengnawakit, superintendent of Khao Khitchakut Police, confirmed that officers collected DNA samples from all those present and were now pursuing the suspects. Boy is believed to be from Pathum Thani, while Mee is a local resident.

 

Police believe the violence stemmed from a dispute over loud music and alcohol consumption between the two groups. Forensic results and further witness statements will be used to clarify the case.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-25

 

 

 

Always killing for even small problems.

what a wonderful country 

 

I think a few thai people are great  but a whole lot are not

 

crime is really reaching levels that I have not seen here, murders - gun crime -  serious drug problems - drunk drving, the police need to waken up and understand what it is they should  doing - otherwise -

 

Thailand is a lost

 

This place has become dangerous

Again the sound pollution.... And no police officer is doing anything where ever you are in Thailand...In normal life there is a lot of noise already, by screaming TV and newsreporters, cars driving around with all kind of announcements, people screaming to eachother as normal voice doesn't exists, temples with too much noise for parties and praying. and concerts that you can hear miles away.... NO wonder people get stressed

15 hours ago, smedly said:

what a wonderful country 

 

I think a few thai people are great  but a whole lot are not

 

crime is really reaching levels that I have not seen here, murders - gun crime -  serious drug problems - drunk drving, the police need to waken up and understand what it is they should  doing - otherwise -

 

Thailand is a lost

 

This place has become dangerous

If you only read the news, most news are about crimes.  It is same for all countries.