Police Sub-Lieutenant shoots wife at Nong Pla Lai kindergarten

Matichon•Society•12d ago

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A Police Sub-Lieutenant shot and killed his wife, a teacher, at a kindergarten in Chonburi province.

•Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach shot and killed his wife, Mrs. Pailin (Kru Apple), at Nong Pla Lai Municipal Kindergarten.
•The incident occurred on September 9, with CCTV recording the suspect firing one shot at approximately 10:27 AM.
•Police and administrative officials surrounded the residence of Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach to negotiate his surrender.
•The couple had recently organized a wedding ceremony for their son on September 5.

•On September 9, at approximately 10:27 AM, CCTV captured Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach entering Nong Pla Lai Municipal Kindergarten and shooting Mrs. Pailin once.
•Mrs. Pailin, also known as Kru Apple, aged 48, died at the scene while 44 students were present inside the school.
•Police and administrative officials surrounded the house of Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach in Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict to negotiate a surrender.
•Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach reportedly called his son after the incident, mentioning the event involving the mother and an intention to harm himself.
•Preliminary information indicates that Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach and Mrs. Pailin had a verbal argument starting the previous night.
•A neighbor stated that Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach had previously expressed stress and a desire for early retirement from government service.
•Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach and Mrs. Pailin organized a wedding ceremony for their son, a police officer, on September 5.
•As of 3 hours after the incident, officials remained at the residence of Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach to negotiate, prioritizing safety.

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Police Sub-Lieutenant Thassaphong Thongthach(ร.ต.ต.ทัศพงษ์ ทองธัช)

The husband of Mrs. Pailin and the suspect who shot her at a kindergarten.

Mrs. Pailin(นางไพลิน)

A 48-year-old teacher known as Kru Apple who was shot dead at Nong Pla Lai Municipal Kindergarten.

Kru Apple(ครูเปิ้ล)

The nickname of Mrs. Pailin, a teacher who was killed by her husband.

Nong Pla Lai Municipal Kindergarten(โรงเรียนอนุบาลเทศบาลตำบลหนองปลาไหล)

The kindergarten in Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, where the shooting occurred.

Nong Pla Lai Subdistrict(ต.หนองปลาไหล)

The subdistrict in Bang Lamung District where the school and suspect's residence are located.

Bang Lamung District(อ.บางละมุง)ℹ️

The district in Chonburi Province where the incident took place.

Chonburi Province(จ.ชลบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the shooting event occurred.

Bang Lamung Police Station(สภ.บางละมุง)

The police station that received the report of the shooting incident.