Son shoots former clerk father after argument; grandfather explains dispute

Khaosod•Society•5h ago

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A 21-year-old son, driven by pent-up anger and a history of alleged abuse, shot his father, a former municipal clerk, following a heated argument.

•A 21-year-old man, identified as Siradanai, shot his father, Atthasit, a former municipal clerk, in Phetchaburi on May 31, 2026.
•The incident occurred after a severe argument over returning a borrowed motorcycle.
•The son claims years of threats, including having a gun pointed at his head and physical abuse, led to the shooting.
•The grandfather of the shooter, who is the father of the victim, provided details about the ongoing conflict between father and son.

•On May 31, 2026, at 07:00 AM, police received a report of a shooting victim.
•The victim, Atthasit, is a former municipal clerk and the father of the alleged shooter, Siradanai.
•A severe argument between Atthasit and Siradanai over returning a motorcycle escalated the situation.
•Siradanai allegedly shot Atthasit three times due to pent-up anger and perceived abuse.
•Siradanai fled the scene and was later apprehended by police at his aunt's house.
•Siradanai confessed to years of alleged threats and abuse by his father, including a gun being pointed at his head.
•The victim, Atthasit, sustained gunshot wounds to the buttocks and left calf, with an additional mark on his chest.
•Siradanai was charged with attempted murder, illegal possession of a firearm, and carrying a firearm in public without a permit.

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นายสิรดนัย (Siradanai)

"In the past, I was often threatened by Mr. Atthasit, my father, who held a gun to my head, kicked my neck, and beat me for many years."

ที่ผ่านมาตนมักจะถูกนายอรรถสิทธิ์ ผู้เป็นบิดา ข่มขู่ เอาปืนจ่อหัว ใช้เท้าถีบคอ และทุบตีมาตลอดหลายปี

Siradanai(นายสิรดนัย)

The 21-year-old son who allegedly shot his father.

Atthasit(นายอรรถสิทธิ์)

The former municipal clerk and father who was shot by his son.

Pol. Lt. Col. Thanwa Songvihok(พ.ต.ท.ธนวา สองวิหค)

The investigating officer from Mueang Phetchaburi Police Station who initially received the report.

Pol. Lt. Col. Ronnachai Janthapring(พ.ต.ท.รณชัย จันทรปรุง)

The Superintendent of Investigation for Mueang Phetchaburi Police Station who led the operation to apprehend the suspect.

Former Municipal Clerk(อดีตปลัดเทศบาล)

The job title held by the victim, Atthasit.

Mueang Phetchaburi Police Station(สภ.เมืองเพชรบุรี)

The police station that responded to the incident and apprehended the suspect.

Phra Chom Klao Hospital(รพ. พระจอมเกล้าฯ)

The hospital where the injured victim was taken.

Phetchaburi Province(จ.เพชรบุรี)ℹ️

The province where the incident took place in Thailand.

Ban Mo Subdistrict(ต.บ้านหม้อ)

The subdistrict in Mueang Phetchaburi District where the shooting occurred.

Mueang District(อ.เมือง)

The district within Phetchaburi Province where the incident occurred.