High-society woman shot dead by Swiss husband: police

[Lite Beer]

High-society woman shot dead by Swiss husband: police
The Sunday Nation

BANGKOK: -- High society figure Kritaya Lamsam, an executive at Muang Thai Insurance, was shot dead by her Swiss husband at their Bangkok home on Friday evening, police said yesterday.

Police Region Five commander Maj-General Suebsak Pansuri said it appeared Redo Kastellassi, 55, killed the 48-year-old before turning the gun on himself.

Kritaya's body was found in a bedroom and her husband's body was found in a bathroom on the second floor of the Lamsam family's six-floor luxury condominium on Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Road, Sathorn.

The couple had lived there with members of the Lamsam family.

Suebsak said Kritaya was shot in the head.

He said an 11mm gun was found in the bathroom and a 9mm gun, a Magnum gun and seven cartridges were also discovered.

Police interviewed Kritaya's relatives and a maid who lived with the couple and believed Kastellassi killed his wife while she was packing a bag to leave after they argued.

He had been treated for neurosis and was taking medication, Suebsak said.

Suebsak said the maid had revealed that before the incident the couple had gone cycling together and returned to have dinner at 6pm.

He said the maid was ironing clothes in another room when she heard several gunshots at around 8pm, prompting her to alert Kritaya's relatives to call police.

A source said Kritaya's relatives said the guns found in the condominium belonged to Kritaya, who was a keen shooter.

Her family had warned her against keeping the guns at home for fear of something like this happening due to Kastellassi being mentally unstable.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/High-society-woman-shot-dead-by-Swiss-husband-poli-30239551.html

-- The Nation 2014-07-27

[Robroona]

You know, in UK, handguns are banned. Very few firearms aren't banned. What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

I am not advocating one way or another, but if there were no guns in that house, then there is a good chance we wouldn't be reading this report.

One more thing? A SIX floor condominium? Good luck to them for living in one, but I didn't know such things existed

[Loptr]

You know, in UK, handguns are banned. Very few firearms aren't banned. What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

I am not advocating one way or another, but if there were no guns in that house, then there is a good chance we wouldn't be reading this report.

One more thing? A SIX floor condominium? Good luck to them for living in one, but I didn't know such things existed

Ever hear of a knife?

[RTH10260]

You know, in UK, handguns are banned. Very few firearms aren't banned. What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

I am not advocating one way or another, but if there were no guns in that house, then there is a good chance we wouldn't be reading this report.

One more thing? A SIX floor condominium? Good luck to them for living in one, but I didn't know such things existed

The article mentions that the extended family was at home there too. The couple likely only used one floor for themselves.

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[saakura]

Lamsam family are the major shareholders of Bangkok Bank?

[lazygourmet]

Lamsam family are the major shareholders of Bangkok Bank?

Kasikornbank

[IamNoone88]

Gun violence does not distinguish between rich or poor. A tragic end to a priviledged life.

[Pond Life]

What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

To protect against dishonest people (in theory).

[RickBradford]

Thai press says she was a director of Muang Thai Life Assurance, in which other family members were also involved.

[GuestHouse]

Two more deaths added to the statistics that (excluding war zones) most people who are killed by guns are killed by a gun owned by someone in their own household.

RIP the couple and condolences to their families.

[ratcatcher]

Thai press says she was a director of Muang Thai Life Assurance, in which other family members were also involved.

Thai press is correct. It's a family business.

http://www.muangthai.co.th/webmtl/Default.aspx?tabid=356&language=en-US

[A1Str8]

He should have aimed at himself only. And leave the woman alone.

Seriously, if someone wants to die, go ahead do it. But nobody has the right to take others' life.

That's lame at best.

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[noitom]

A suspicious Thai family banking murder.

[jpeg]

What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

To protect against dishonest people (in theory).

Or a very fast, easy and immediately accessible way to off oneself or members of one's family.

[ratcatcher]

A suspicious Thai family banking murder.

Redo Kastellassi shoots and kills his wife Kritaya Lamsam after an argument. Guns located in the house. Fairly straightforward I think. Very sad.

R.I.P. the couple and condolences to Lamsam family.

[daveAustin]

You know, in UK, handguns are banned. Very few firearms aren't banned. What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

I am not advocating one way or another, but if there were no guns in that house, then there is a good chance we wouldn't be reading this report.

One more thing? A SIX floor condominium? Good luck to them for living in one, but I didn't know such things existed

I agree but if he wanted her dead, them not having guns there would not prevent it happening.

'Six' floor could be a typo... sixth.

[ABCer]

I leave RIP comments to the RIP squad here.

The overall conclusion of this event:

- one can be violent and a Swiss (despite what I used to believe in);

- money does not always make a happy life (despite common belief);

- even some Swiss men can be neurotic;

- two guns in one family is excessive (one is enough);

- Kasikorn or BoB (or whatever) will be looking for a Senior Executive soon;

- Hi-So, Lo-So or So-So, - they all are mortal;

- it would be good not to blow this incident out of proportion;

- family business as usual.

Edited July 27, 2014 by ABCer

[saakura]

A suspicious Thai family banking murder.

And here come the TV conspiracy brigade

[trainman34014]

Another story that shows money is not the bringer of eternal happiness !

[cooked]

I leave RIP comments to the RIP squad here.

The overall conclusion of this event:

- one can be violent and a Swiss (despite what I used to believe in);

- money does not always make a happy life (despite common belief);

- even some Swiss men can be neurotic;

- two guns in one family is excessive (one is enough);

- Kasikorn or BoB (or whatever) will be looking for a Senior Executive soon;

- Hi-So, Lo-So or So-So, - they all are mortal;

- it would be good not to blow this incident out of proportion;

- family business as usual.

Silly summing up of misconceptions about the Swiss. Why insert the word Swiss in there? One can be violent and human, some men can be neurotic. Could be that you are confusing Switzerland with Iceland or somewhere.

The Swiss had one of the most feared armies in Europe in 14th to 16th centuries. Maybe you are confusing discipline with passivity.

[assayer]

What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

To protect against dishonest people (in theory).

Or a very fast, easy and immediately accessible way to off oneself or members of one's family.

The guns belonged to the woman jpeg

[Prbkk]

There is no reason for anyone to own a gun. Private ownership should be illegal. This tragedy would most likely have been averted. Ban them.

[bino]

The Swiss had one of the most feared armies in Europe in 14th to 16th centuries.

And nowadays the Swiss Navy is a force to be reckoned with!

RIP to the deceased.

[AGareth2]

don't live with your in-laws and are unstable with access to guns

[Just1Voice]

You know, in UK, handguns are banned. Very few firearms aren't banned. What does an honest person need a handgun in his house for?

I am not advocating one way or another, but if there were no guns in that house, then there is a good chance we wouldn't be reading this report.

One more thing? A SIX floor condominium? Good luck to them for living in one, but I didn't know such things existed

I'm a former career US Marine, and when I married, I took my wife, all 152cm and 40kilo of her, to the range on base and taught her to shoot, and how not to be afraid of guns. A couple of years later we were living off base and I had to leave for a week of advanced training. The night before I was due to return, two men broke into our house where my wife and 6 month old son were alone.

My wife calmly took her .380 and waited for them to come into the bedroom. When they did she shot one through the groin, effectively severing his penis, and shot the other in the knee cap, which totally shattered it, then calmly called the cops. It turns out that both of them men had long rap sheet, which included rape and robbery, which neither one will ever be able to do again.

THAT is just one of the reasons why an "honest person" needs a handgun in his house.

And Yes, I am definitely advocate for well trained gun owners for self protection.

[robertthebruce]

High society Woman ????

Only in Thailand...... What's the big deal what her status was, makes no odds to anyone..

To be honest I don't think these silly soap operas help, if anytime I do watch one, it's all about violence and guns and violence ...

[ABCer]

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I leave RIP comments to the RIP squad here.

The overall conclusion of this event:

- one can be violent and a Swiss (despite what I used to believe in);

- money does not always make a happy life (despite common belief);

- even some Swiss men can be neurotic;

- two guns in one family is excessive (one is enough);

- Kasikorn or BoB (or whatever) will be looking for a Senior Executive soon;

- Hi-So, Lo-So or So-So, - they all are mortal;

- it would be good not to blow this incident out of proportion;

- family business as usual.

Silly summing up of misconceptions about the Swiss. Why insert the word Swiss in there? One can be violent and human, some men can be neurotic. Could be that you are confusing Switzerland with Iceland or somewhere.

The Swiss had one of the most feared armies in Europe in 14th to 16th centuries. Maybe you are confusing discipline with passivity.

The Swiss had one of the most feared armies in Europe in 14th to 16th centuries.

And nowadays the Swiss Navy is a force to be reckoned with!

RIP to the deceased.

Apologies, guys. Didn't mean any offence. On the contrary, I meant that Swiss are calm, self controlled and very reasonable lot. Don't be too sensitive and try to read into my post what isn't there.

As to mentioning 'Swiss' - blame the OP.

After all I said I believed Swiss are not neurotic, not violent. You have just shattered my beliefs.

[ratcatcher]

High society Woman ????

Only in Thailand...... What's the big deal what her status was, makes no odds to anyone..

To be honest I don't think these silly soap operas help, if anytime I do watch one, it's all about violence and guns and violence ...

"...... it's all about violence and guns and violence ..." and hi-sos.

[ldnguy]

Another story that shows money is not the bringer of eternal happiness !

People with money are generally happier than people without money. Money doesn't buy happiness but it makes a huge difference to your life. This guy apparently had mental problems, and money isn't a cure for that.

[ldnguy]

There is no reason for anyone to own a gun. Private ownership should be illegal. This tragedy would most likely have been averted. Ban them.

Most people killed by guns are innocent civilians killed by government actions. You'd save more lives if you banned governments from owning guns. And what do you do when your governments comes for you with guns? Are you saying that innocent citizens shouldn't be allowed to defend themselves? If guns are to be banned, then they should be banned for everyone, including governments. If governments didn't own so many guns and other weapons there'd be millions more innocent people alive right now.

Edited July 27, 2014 by ldnguy