Gaur killer surrenders to police

KRABI: The killer of a beloved gaur, a protected species of bovine, surrendered to police in Krabi yesterday morning.

Preeda Paklaw, 41, presented himself, along with his shotgun, to the Plai Phraya Police.

“Mr Preeda said that while he was hunting, he saw something in the dark that looked like a serow. He then shot twice,” said Maj Somporn Deeduang of the Plai Phraya Police.

Mainland serow is a species of goat antelope native to the region. Adults reach an average weight of about 150 kilograms.

Read more: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Gaur-killer-surrenders-police/62244?desktopversion

-- Phuket Gazette 2015-10-30

Charged with hunting without his spectacles ?

Nice little "Thai lie" combined with a small donation and all will be well. Doesn't explain the other seven holes in the carcass now does it?

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

Agree the guy is full of it with his claim of mistaken identity.

Unfortunately the desire to kill for no reason is not unique to Thai males in Thailand.

Probably "00" or more commonly known as double-ought buck (shot).

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

Agree the guy is full of it with his claim of mistaken identity.

Unfortunately the desire to kill for no reason is not unique to Thai males in Thailand.

Probably "00" or more commonly known as double-ought buck (shot).

00 buckshot - 8-18 pellets of .330" (8.38 mm) diameter each which is larger diameter then a 30 caliber bullet.

A 12 gauge with 00 buckshot at close range to the neck would drop a guar.

People said it was docile and could be approached. Obviously it could.

I didn't know hunting was legal in Thailand. I didn't know there were enough indigenous wildlife species left to hunt.

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

Agree the guy is full of it with his claim of mistaken identity.

Unfortunately the desire to kill for no reason is not unique to Thai males in Thailand.

Probably "00" or more commonly known as double-ought buck (shot).

"Double-ought". I don't hear that used much these days. When I worked down in Huntsville, Alabama, the old "ought" for zero was used a lot. Reminds me of the Beverly hillbillies show where Jethro was a double ought secret agent. too funny

UPDATE

Gaur-Shooter Hides From Angry Neighbors

Preeda Paklao gestures yesterday toward where he says he mistook a giant, endangered gaur for another animal and shot it to death in Krabi province.

By Sasiwan Mokkhasen

Staff Reporter

KRABI — The man who killed a protected gaur named "Khai Dam" was released on his own recognizance today after turning himself in and apologizing for shooting the animal nine times.

Preeda Paklao, 41, was charged under the 1992 Wild Animal Reservation and Protection Act for killing a protected animal after he confessed to killing the 6-year-old gaur at a palm oil plantation Wednesday night near the Khlong Phraya Wildlife Sanctuary.

The gunman today would not leave his home. His wife said she was concerned he would be harmed by neighbors, who dearly loved Khai Dam because of the gaur’s friendly personality.

Following the customary “re-enactment” of the crime yesterday, Pol. Maj. Somporn Deeduang said he released Preeda after also filing two weapons charges against him. Preeda will be summoned again when the case is ready to go to court.

Read more: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1446200850

-- Khaosod English 2015-10-31

So he mistook the gaint animal for another animal?

What might that be?

Probably an elefant.

Killing an elefant is ok?

good excuse

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

Agree the guy is full of it with his claim of mistaken identity.

Unfortunately the desire to kill for no reason is not unique to Thai males in Thailand.

Probably "00" or more commonly known as double-ought buck (shot).

Not unique to Thai males - take a trip to almost anywhere to see that. The gun capital of the world (US) - now there's a good starting point.

This brainless idiot who shoots a nice animal for no reason deserves to be hounded out by his neighbours then jailed.

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

Agree the guy is full of it with his claim of mistaken identity.

Unfortunately the desire to kill for no reason is not unique to Thai males in Thailand.

Probably "00" or more commonly known as double-ought buck (shot).

"Double-ought". I don't hear that used much these days. When I worked down in Huntsville, Alabama, the old "ought" for zero was used a lot. Reminds me of the Beverly hillbillies show where Jethro was a double ought secret agent. too funny

Actually it's "aught," not "ought."

I wonder if he passed his Firearms Safety Course, the Hunter Education Course and was in possession of a hunting Licence for the species he was hunting?

The double 00 shot should 8-9 pellets of .33" diameter. So I guess he was not a very good shot either.

The neighbors are angry at him because he made no plan to share the feast with them. Stupid man ! Imagine shooting an animal of that size and having no plan how to get it home to the cooking pot, and to share it with you neighbors.

This is reality. There were between 1,000 and 2,000 wild gaurs in that region 20 years ago, Now there are less than 200. They didn't all die of old age - a gaur lives 30 years.

Reminds me of the Beverly hillbillies show where Jethro was a double ought secret agent. too funny

Oh now thats a good one !

150 kgms for the native goat is a lot different than 1000 kgms for the full sized gaur. As for the 5 or 6 bullet holes in the carcass versus only two shots he claims he fired, well, it is almost November and the anniversary of the JFK assassination, so history is full of magical bullets. But the guy did say he used a shotgun, what type leaves holes that look like small arms fire I leave to the experts.

Agree the guy is full of it with his claim of mistaken identity.

Unfortunately the desire to kill for no reason is not unique to Thai males in Thailand.

Probably "00" or more commonly known as double-ought buck (shot).

"Double-ought". I don't hear that used much these days. When I worked down in Huntsville, Alabama, the old "ought" for zero was used a lot. Reminds me of the Beverly hillbillies show where Jethro was a double ought secret agent. too funny

Actually it's "aught," not "ought."

I oughta known that.

Thanks