Khon Kaen Man Shoots Ex's New Boyfriend Due to Jealousy

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A man in Khon Kaen fatally shot his ex-girlfriend's new partner eight times after becoming jealous and intoxicated.

•A 28-year-old man identified as Winai is accused of fatally shooting 31-year-old Chalee with eight gunshots.
•The shooting occurred in Nong Rua District, Khon Kaen Province, following an argument fueled by jealousy over an ex-girlfriend.
•Winai, after consuming alcohol, went to Chalee's house with a younger associate and confronted him, leading to the fatal shooting.

•On April 12, 2026, Chalee was shot and killed inside a house in Nong Rua District, Khon Kaen.
•Winai became jealous after learning that Chalee was the new boyfriend of his recently ex-girlfriend.
•Winai, after drinking beer at home, took a firearm purchased from the black market and went to Chalee's house.
•Upon arriving at Chalee's house, Winai engaged in a heated argument with Chalee.
•Following the argument, Winai fired 8 shots from his firearm at Chalee.
•Chalee sustained severe injuries and subsequently died at the scene.
•Winai fled the scene with the assistance of a younger acquaintance, Mr. A (pseudonym).
•Police subsequently arrested Winai and Mr. A in connection with the shooting.

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Khon Kaen Man(หนุ่มขอนแก่น)

The perpetrator of the shooting in Khon Kaen.

Ex-girlfriend(แฟนสาวที่เลิกกันไป)

The former girlfriend of the perpetrator, whose new relationship incited the crime.

New Boyfriend(แฟนใหม่)

The victim of the shooting.

Winai(นายวินัย)

The 28-year-old perpetrator who shot and killed the victim.

Mr. A (Pseudonym)(นายเอ (นามสมมติ))

A 19-year-old associate who assisted the perpetrator by driving him and waiting.

Chalee(นายชาลี)

The 31-year-old victim who was shot and killed.

Pol. Lt. Col. Samniang Samrongpol(พ.ต.ท.สำเนียง สำโรงพล)

The Deputy Superintendent (Investigator) of Nong Rua Police Station who is overseeing the case.

Thanyakon(นายธัญกร)

Mentioned as a perpetrator alongside Winai by witnesses, though not explicitly detailed in the police account.

Nong Rua Police Station, Khon Kaen Province(สภ.หนองเรือ จ.ขอนแก่น)

The police station investigating the homicide.

Non Sa-at Subdistrict, Nong Rua District(ต.โนนสะอาด อ.หนองเรือ)

The location where the fatal shooting occurred.