Police Probe Sidecar Shooting Case and Husband's Suspicious Behavior

Khaosod•Society•27m ago

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Kanchanaburi police are investigating a fatal shooting of a woman on a motorcycle sidecar, focusing on discrepancies in the husband's testimony.

•Mrs. Rangsima, 53, was shot dead with a shotgun while riding in a motorcycle sidecar driven by her husband, Mr. Pornkasem.
•Pol. Maj. Gen. Phasawee Ruangphu and Pol. Col. Jompon Rujiradamrongchai visited Samrong Police Station on November 13, 2026, to coordinate the investigation.
•Police discovered evidence contradicting Mr. Pornkasem's claim that the shooter was hiding by the roadside.
•Investigators are examining gunpowder residue from Mr. Pornkasem and his clothing.

Overview

•Pol. Maj. Gen. Phasawee Ruangphu and Pol. Col. Jompon Rujiradamrongchai ordered officers to check CCTV footage around the crime scene to identify suspects.
•Mr. Pornkasem claimed the perpetrator was a close acquaintance with a land dispute who may have accidentally hit Mrs. Rangsima.
•Police suspect Mr. Pornkasem because a shotgun wad was found in the middle of the road rather than the roadside, contradicting Mr. Pornkasem's statement.
•Forensic evidence showed Mrs. Rangsima was hit by 6 shots, 4 of which penetrated her body, suggesting the shooter was not at a long distance.
•Mr. Pornkasem took the injured Mrs. Rangsima back to their residence instead of taking Mrs. Rangsima to a hospital immediately after the incident.
•Police collected gunpowder residue from Mr. Pornkasem and the clothing Mr. Pornkasem wore on the night of the incident.
•Police have not ruled out any theories, including the land dispute claim or a domestic argument between Mr. Pornkasem and Mrs. Rangsima.

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Key Entities

Person

Mrs. Rangsima(นางรังษิมา)

A 53-year-old woman who was shot and killed while riding in a motorcycle sidecar.

Mr. Pornkasem(นายพรเกษม)

The husband of Mrs. Rangsima and driver of the motorcycle sidecar whose testimony is under police suspicion.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Phasawee Ruangphu(พล.ต.พศวีร์ เรืองภู่)

Commander of Kanchanaburi Provincial Police.

Pol. Col. Jompon Rujiradamrongchai(พ.ต.อ.จอมพล รุจิรดำรงค์ชัย)

Deputy Commander of Kanchanaburi Provincial Police.

Organization

Samrong Police Station(สภ.สำรอง)

The police station where the investigation meeting was held.

Kanchanaburi Provincial Police(ตำรวจภูธรจังหวัดกาญจนบุรี)

The provincial police force whose forensic officers analyzed the bullet trajectory.