Ex-son-in-law shoots ex-father-in-law and brother-in-law after dispute with ex-mother-in-law

Khaosod•Society•18d ago

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A former son-in-law, Chayan, has been arrested for fatally shooting his former father-in-law and brother-in-law, stemming from a dispute over inherited property with his ex-mother-in-law.

•Chayan, 47, is accused of shooting and killing his former father-in-law, Sanguan, 64, and his former wife's brother, Satya, 35.
•The incident occurred at a house in Mueang Kanchanaburi district, Kanchanaburi province.
•Chayan was apprehended on May 7, 2026, after hiding in the forest and eventually surrendering to police.

Overview

•On the evening of May 6, 2026, Chayan, aged 47, allegedly shot and injured his ex-mother-in-law, Sarinee, aged 53.
•Chayan then used a firearm to shoot and kill Satya, aged 35 (ex-wife's brother), and Sanguan, aged 64 (ex-father-in-law).
•The incident took place within a residence in Tambon Lat Ya, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province.
•Chayan fled the scene and hid in a forest across the road from the house.
•On May 7, 2026, police located Chayan hiding on a hill approximately 3 kilometers from the incident site.
•After about 30 minutes of negotiation, Chayan surrendered to the police with a 9mm handgun used in the crime.
•Chayan confessed, stating the motive was accumulated resentment towards his ex-mother-in-law, Sarinee.
•The conflict arose because Sarinee allegedly refused to divide jointly acquired assets, particularly land with 600-700 rai of sugarcane, after Chayan and his ex-wife divorced.

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Key Quotes

Chayan (Suspect)

"The ex-mother-in-law refused to divide the assets that I and the ex-wife made together, especially the land planted with 600-700 rai of sugarcane."

อดีตแม่ยายไม่ยอมแบ่งทรัพย์สมบัติที่ตนและอดีตภรรยาทำมาร่วมกัน โดยเฉพาะเรื่องของที่ดิน ซึ่ง ปลูกอ้อย 600-700 ไร่

Key Entities

Person

Chayan(นายชยันต์)

The 47-year-old former son-in-law accused of a double homicide.

Sarinee(นางสาริณี)

The 53-year-old former mother-in-law who was injured in the incident.

Satya(นายสัตยา)

The 35-year-old brother of the former wife who was killed.

Sanguan(นายสงวน)

The 64-year-old former father-in-law who was killed.

Organization

Lat Ya Police Station(สภ.ลาดหญ้า)

The police station investigating and apprehending the suspect.

Place

Tambon Lat Ya, Mueang Kanchanaburi District, Kanchanaburi Province(ต.ลาดหญ้า อ.เมืองกาญจนบุรี)

The location where the homicides occurred.