Buddha Sculpture Maker Shot Dead in Hin Lat Waterfall Temple Samui

[longtom]

A Thai man was shot dead yesterday (Sunday 28th, around 9 AM) on the steps to fishpond just before the temple. Haven't found the story in the news but have pictures to prove it.

What a shame, one of the most peaceful places around.

[webfact]

Buddha Sculpture Maker Shot Dead in Hin Lat Waterfall Temple Samui



KOH SAMUI: -- On the 29th June, 2015 at 06:40 police in Koh Samui received a report that a fatal shooting had taken place near the Hin Lat Waterfall Bridge at Hin Lat Waterfall Temple. On arrival at the scene the authorities discovered the body of Mr. Chalerm Kampeerapap, a 57 year-old Buddha sculpture maker. The deceased had gunshot wounds to both his head and his body.

During the investigation two of Mr. Chalerm’s workmates who witnessed the shooting told the police that they had walked with Mr. Chalerm to the temple to work as they usually did however on this occasion they were followed by a large tall man who overtook the two workmates in order to pursue Mr. Chalerm. When the man caught up with Mr. Chalerm he shot him approximately four times. Mr. Charlerm dropped to the ground and as the gunman made his escape on a motorbike.

Pol.Col. Paitoon Krajajang, Superintendent of Samui Police Station revealed that after the investigation that the victim was an upstanding member of the community, liked by the people in the area and had never had a fight nor conflict with anyone; therefore, the police have not yet identified the shooter’s motives. The police will continue to investigate this case thoroughly. Pol.Col. Paitoon has ordered Samui Police to check CCTV in the area near where the shooting took place to uncover further evidence.


-- Samui Times 2015-06-29

[namatjira]

seems like a professional hit, the tall man was there to take the sculptor out,

very unfortunate.

[uksomchai]

One of the hidden gems of Samui. A very peaceful and tranquil place sullied by such a crime.

May his next life reflect his good work

[ronaldo0]

So they walked with him as usual to the temple , but the gunman overtook them to catch up with the victim!!

Do they usually walk far apart???

[Fireyfish]

So they walked with him as usual to the temple , but the gunman overtook them to catch up with the victim!!

Do they usually walk far apart???

Calm down Sherlock ..... man it doesn't take long

RIP Khun Buddha Sculpture Maker

[FangFerang]

Sounds like another unsolvable crime. I really hope I'm wrong.

Killing a man on sacred ground of any faith is surely an act of utter contempt for that faith, just as launching attacks from said ground is surely a remark that the faithful inside are faithless.

[SOTIRIOS]

....is there anything sacred here.....

..have you been reading the posts daily.....

...sorry but one would have to conclude 'a Godless land'....pretense and ceremony aside....

[PoorSucker]

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[MILT]

....is there anything sacred here.....

..have you been reading the posts daily.....

...sorry but one would have to conclude 'a Godless land'....pretense and ceremony aside....

One...would be incorrect in Ones broad generalization of the entire Kingdom....