Man Shot Dead Over 10 Baht Dispute During Songkran Festival

MGR Online•Society•8h ago

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A fatal shooting occurred on a road during Songkran in Ubon Ratchathani after a dispute over a 10 baht request for alcohol escalated to violence.

•A 47-year-old man was fatally shot in the neck on a road in Mueang Sam Sip district, Ubon Ratchathani.
•The incident stemmed from a dispute where the victim allegedly asked for 10 baht to buy alcohol and was told 'If you don't have it, go die'.
•The alleged perpetrator, identified as Mr. Phrachai, 23, reportedly became enraged after hearing his grandfather being insulted and retaliated with a firearm.

•On April 12, at 7:30 PM, a man was reported shot dead on the road leading to Nong Khun village.
•The shooting was allegedly caused by an insult directed at the perpetrator's grandfather, who was asked for 10 baht for alcohol by the deceased.
•The deceased, Mr. Jeerasak, 47, was shot once in the neck with an unknown caliber firearm.
•The incident occurred on a concrete road in Mueang Sam Sip district, Ubon Ratchathani.
•The perpetrator, Mr. Phrachai, 23, reportedly became enraged, confronted the deceased, and fired a shot.
•The deceased fell from his motorcycle at the scene and was pronounced dead.
•Police are coordinating with relatives to persuade Mr. Phrachai to surrender and are actively searching for him.
•The District Chief visited the scene and performed a ritual to invite the spirit of the deceased.

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Unidentified Witness

"If you don't have it, go die."

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Mr. Jeerasak Mee-kham(นายจีระศักดิ์ หมีคำ)

The 47-year-old victim who was fatally shot during a dispute over 10 baht.

Mr. Phrachai(นายพรชัย)

The 23-year-old alleged perpetrator who shot Mr. Jeerasak following an insult to his grandfather.

Mr. Thor(นายธร)

The grandfather of the alleged perpetrator, who was asked for 10 baht by the victim.

Ms. Santhawi Phim-naen(นางสาวสันทวี พิมพ์แน่น)

The sister of the victim who witnessed the events leading up to the shooting.

Mr. Krokkod Bunyaming(นายกรกฎ บุญญามิ่ง)

The District Chief of Mueang Sam Sip who visited the scene and performed a spirit-inviting ritual.

Mueang Sam Sip Police Station(สภ.ม่วงสามสิบ)

The police station that received the report of the shooting and is investigating the case.

Ubon Ratchathani Provincial Police Investigation Unit(ชุดสืบสวนตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)

The police unit involved in searching for the perpetrator and investigating the crime.

Ubon Ratchathani Province(จังหวัดอุบลราชธานี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the fatal shooting occurred.

Mueang Sam Sip District(อำเภอม่วงสามสิบ)

The district within Ubon Ratchathani Province where the incident took place.

Yang Yo Phap Sub-district(ตำบลยางโยภาพ)

The sub-district within Mueang Sam Sip District where the shooting occurred.

Ban Nong Khun(บ้านหนองขุ่น)

The village where the shooting incident on the road leading into it took place.