a gun would certainly be of good help, but unfortunately it is illegal to possess it, let alone use it.

Not true, Thais can own guns. If it's in your wife's name it's reasonable for you to have access to it and use it for self defence if someone intrudes into your home. We have two 9mm pistols and a 12 gauge shotgun, licensed and legal.

In addition I'd rather deal with the legal ramnifications of having shot a burglar than have my wife deal with getting my body shipped back to my home country.

I agree with that but the repercussions could be you doing time. Not such a nice prospect.

Nah, for a lighter fee than you would think, the burglar could have broken into your home, found your gun, shot himself and then threw the gun across the room.... much to your surprise when you were walking in with an armful of Tesco Lotus groceries, you caught the gun just in time.

Also yes, it is really strange that the wife stayed at home and not be with her hubby.  I really wonder about that and have some interesting thoughts of the reasons why.

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Where in the report does it say that the wife stayed at home?

[You are right ONLY the licence holder can even touch the weopon. If you touch it, it will be deemed as "Pit Mur'' (wrong hand) and you will be prosecuted.  If you do fire it get your wife to fire it after you then wash your hands and make sure the missus is well briefed befor the Old Bill arrive.]

I would be interested in where this is stated in the law. When my wife collected her gun license she was told (by the mayor of the town) that anyone in the household could legally use the firearm in self defense.

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Exactly, especially a spouse. When a Thai man owns a gun and he is away on a business trip and the wife is home alone with the kids she is not expected to let a burglar attack her and her children and not a use her husbands gun. Legally it's the same situation if the wife owns the gun and the husband uses it.

Also yes, it is really strange that the wife stayed at home and not be with her hubby.  I really wonder about that and have some interesting thoughts of the reasons why.

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Where in the report does it say that the wife stayed at home?

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And even if it did, since when is the media a reliable source for accurate information?

a gun would certainly be of good help, but unfortunately it is illegal to possess it, let alone use it.

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Not true, Thais can own guns. If it's in your wife's name it's reasonable for you to have access to it and use it for self defence if someone intrudes into your home. We have two 9mm pistols and a 12 gauge shotgun, licensed and legal.

In addition I'd rather deal with the legal ramnifications of having shot a burglar than have my wife deal with getting my body shipped back to my home country.

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I agree with that but the repercussions could be you doing time. Not such a nice prospect.

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am i the only one who thinks the wife had him killed?

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No I think it is a viable conclusion. The first thing that had me belive that is the fact the wife was not at the Hospital with the dieing husband. I think she was too busy taking inventory and calling the family to come and live with her.

I know it sound cinical but from things I have read here and seen possible.

No I think it is a viable conclusion. The first thing that had me belive that is the fact the wife was not at the Hospital with the dieing husband.

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Where does it say in the article she was not at the hospital?

The man was stabbed could mean that;

The old man reqognized the thief and cornered/grabbed him.

Most of the burglars are people familiar with the neighbourhood or aquintance of their victims

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If the wife didnt do it, the wifes brother (thai husband) did it....

rocky or should we call you sherlock next time your in thailand go straight to the police station and tell them about your powers to solve any murder case in seconds , the thia police need you