Three shot dead: Gunman surrenders to Thai police

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Gunman surrenders to police



BANGKOK: -- The gunman who shot three neighbours to death after a heated argument over parking area surrendered to Pak Kret police late Tuesday night.

The police are now questioning the gunman identified as Tosaporn Pitakwatananond.

Tosaporn said he shot the three out of anger after they had been in trouble with him over parking area for almost two years.

On the night of the shooting they engaged in another quarrel with the three.

He also claimed that he drew out a pistol and fired at them because one of them threw a bottle at his wife.

He said he threw away the gun during the escape.

He said he had no intention to shoot them to death, but became angry when they threw a bottle at his wife.

Police are trying to locate the place where he threw his gun away as it is a key at evidence to the shooting.

The shooting happened Monday night in Bang Chan district of Bangkok’s eastern suburb in front Rid Barber on Soi Suan Sayam 15.

Killed were Mrs Sirilak or Jay Muay Sae Hor, 46, Mr Mulloh Bin-umat, 45, owner of the barber shop, and an unidentified Cambodian male employee.

Before the shooting the gunman drove his Toyota van to park in front of the barber shop which is next to his house.

He then had a heated argument with Jay Muay over the parking area in front of his house. Mr Mulloh came out of the shop in bid to calm down the quarrel.

But the angry driver instead, drew out a 9 mm pistol, fired shots at Jay Muay and her Cambodian employee.

Mr Mulloh ran back into his shop to escape but was chased and shot inside the shop.

The gunman then drove off and escaped.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/147410

-- Thai PBS 2016-01-20

[WitawatWatawit]

He should apologize or he'll be in trouble.

[thaiduncankk]

Alcohol wore off.

[condo bought]

Looks like a pleasant little chat.

Now just the matter of agreeing on a compensation package, with brokerage fees added, and it's all finished with.

[Briggsy]

One wonders why he has surrendered to a police station on completely the other side of Bangkok. He must have mates at that police station.

[mrrizzla]

"He had no intention to shoot them to death".

Yeah mate, you accidentally spree killed 3 people

[lovelomsak]

If he didnot mean to kill them why did he shoot them? The barber he even had to chase down to shoot.

[Bluespunk]

"He also claimed that he drew out a pistol and fired at them because one of them threw a bottle at his wife."

Liar

"He said he had no intention to shoot them to death, but became angry when they threw a bottle at his wife."

Liar

[rkidlad]

I love how casual it is. Any civilised country there would be a manhunt and all over TV. Here it's just so surreal.

[z42]

He didn't mean to shoot them to death. I find that hard to believe considering he followed 1 victim who was unarmed and trying to escape inside a building.

Nothing less than life in jail with rusty shackles on permanently would suffice imo.

We know the tarriff for killing 2 foreigners is, death. So offing 2 Thais and 1 Cambodian should see no daft sentencing. I won't hold my breath though

[WhizBang]

Do I smell the undercurrent of an excuse to NOT charge this moron with murder?

"Police are trying to locate the place where he threw his gun away as it is a key at evidence to the shooting."

Amazing Thailand, indeed.

[SOTIRIOS]

...justice.....???

...'trying to locate'...why doesn't he just tell them where he disposed of it.....

...no mention of a 5th person anywhere....but suddenly...... that is his best excuse for 1st degree murder of 3 people......

...what is there to discuss really...???

...he is a murderer...why isn't he arrested yet......

[jerojero]

Sorry, my bad. I OK go now?

[kiwikeith]

"He also claimed that he drew out a pistol and fired at them because one of them threw a bottle at his wife."

Liar

"He said he had no intention to shoot them to death, but became angry when they threw a bottle at his wife."

Liar

Clearly self defence then, would like to know if this guy is ex army or police, did notice that he has been allowed to keep his face---- away from the camera.

What no reenactment.....

[wabothai]

Alcohol wore off.

Like clock work.

[soalbundy]

The police let him park his car at the police station i suppose

[WorldTravellerMUC]

Do I smell the undercurrent of an excuse to NOT charge this moron with murder?

"Police are trying to locate the place where he threw his gun away as it is a key at evidence to the shooting."

Amazing Thailand, indeed.

Sure: Three dead people are not evidence enough for a shooting.

-Really-

Honestly, even if trying it would be impossible to come up with this!

[stickylies]

Guns. Macho culture. Face. Suppressed rage. Him silliout (sic) maak maak...

[Jonmarleesco]

'He said he had no intention to shoot them to death ...' Then what did he intend to shoot them to? Especially given he allegedly followed one victim into his shop. Course, it's much easier to avoid shooting anyone - to death or any other state - if one doesn't have a gun in the first place.

[tuanku]

Sometimes seems to be a real disconnect between what I do and what the consequences of my actions will be. Nature or nurture?

[i claudius]

Sometimes seems to be a real disconnect between what I do and what the consequences of my actions will be. Nature or nurture?

About standard Thai way of thinking,do first ,think later

[Sutty]

Well the good folk of tv have spoken without a shred of evidence to support there findings he was drunk, has mates in police force,will not be charged and will pay tea money. Please inform Thai Police in Bangkok case closed TV readers have spoken

[tomacht8]

Would like to know if he now sits in jail until his court trial starts, or was granted bail or if they sent him home with house arrest.

[HLover]

Was the terrifying broken glass bottle ever found or was it a bottle of those deadly plastic materials?

[connda]

Let's see, one person throws a bottle at 20 f/s and the perp responds with multiple small lead bullets travelling at 1,200 f/s striking multiple persons lethally. Let me think about this for awhile. Yeah, I'm sure it's ok in the LOS. He was angry! No problem! A couple of years in jail and Somchai's Your Uncle.

[poohy]

Face hidden so means connections dodgy or family or ex job

For sure this peice of Sh*t will walk free !

[Johnsy]

Can't be Thai, must be Burmese!

[JHolmesJr]

Tosaporn.....hee hee....aka the 'Tosa'

[farcanell]

I would have thought his "confession" alone would be enough to convict him... But, as there is no finger pointing, he may well be getting away with it

Amazing thailand

[arminbkk]

Note to self:

1. Don't throw bottles at any Thai, or make attempt thereto.

2. Don't complain to any Thai about parking his/her vehicle in front of/next to your...<insert your property/place/etc here>.

3. In addition to #2; don't complain to any Thai about crossing your path on the sidewalk with his/her motorcycle/car/etc.

4. In addition to #2 and #3; don't complain to any Thai about making a dead stop in front of you while you are on general public walk path.

5. Strike #2, #3 and #4 and replace and expand with: just don't complain to any Thai about anything whatsoever.