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Sergeant Shoots Wife Mid-Road, Suspected Over Jealousy at Ordination

Sergeant Shoots Wife Mid-Road, Suspected Over Jealousy at Ordination

Thairath•Society•2d ago

Reader Briefing

A sergeant allegedly shot his wife during a road confrontation in Phichit, leading to her critical injury, with investigators suspecting marital jealousy as the motive.

  • •A sergeant is accused of shooting his wife on a road in Mueang District, Phichit.
  • •The victim sustained a serious gunshot wound and is undergoing surgery.
  • •The incident is believed to stem from jealousy over the wife attending an ordination ceremony with another man.

Overview

  • •At 1:00 PM on April 11, 2026, a shooting incident was reported to Phichit police.
  • •A sergeant's pickup truck cut off the victim's car on Phichit-Dong Klang road.
  • •The sergeant allegedly exited his vehicle and fired a handgun at the car.
  • •The wife, Ms. Krachkaew, was shot in the side and is in critical condition at Chai Arun Wejakarn Hospital.
  • •Investigators suspect the sergeant acted out of jealousy, believing his wife was with another man at an ordination ceremony.
  • •The victim had been dating her new boyfriend, Mr. Kittiphipat (54), for just over a month.
  • •Police are actively searching for Sergeant-Major Atthasit Pholphong to face charges.
  • •The victim is unable to give a statement as she awaits surgery and recovery.

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Key Quotes

Girlfriend of the victim
"It's someone from home (my husband)."
เป็นคนที่บ้าน (สามี)

Key Entities

Person

Sergeant-Major(จ่าสิบเอก)
The alleged perpetrator of the shooting, who is accused of shooting his wife due to jealousy.
Wife(เมีย)
The victim of the shooting, who was seriously injured and is undergoing treatment.
Mr. Kittiphipat(นายกิตติพิพัชร์)
The new boyfriend of the victim, who was present with her at the time of the incident.
Ms. Krachkaew(นางสาวกฤชแก้ว)
The victim of the shooting, identified as the girlfriend of Mr. Kittiphipat.
Pol. Capt. Supapop Chawinwaragul(ร.ต.อ. สุภาภพ ชวินวรากุล)
The investigating officer from the Dong Pa Kham Police Station who is handling the case.
Sergeant-Major Atthasit Pholphong(จ่าสิบเอกอรรถสิทธิ์ โพธิ์พันธ์)
The full name of the alleged perpetrator, who is being sought by police for the shooting.

Organization

Dong Pa Kham Police Station(สภ.ดงป่าคำ)
The police station responsible for investigating the shooting incident in Phichit.
Chai Arun Wejakarn Hospital(โรงพยาบาลชัยอรุณเวชการ)
The hospital where the victim is being treated for her gunshot wound.

Place

Phichit Province(จ.พิจิตร)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the shooting incident took place.
Phichit-Dong Klang Road(ถนนพิจิตร-ดงกลาง)
The location on the road where the shooting of the victim occurred.
Dong Klang Temple(วัดดงกลาง)
The temple where the ordination ceremony was held, attended by the victim and her new boyfriend.