Gunman Kills Village Headman During Meeting; Suspect Arrested

A village headman in Phatthalung was shot and killed while holding a microphone during a community meeting. The assailant, identified as a relative, entered the meeting and fired at the headman.

Details emerge about the shooting on June 7, 2569, and a previous incident on June 6, 2569, involving the suspect's movements.

The suspect, Khajornwut, had a history of conflict with the village headman, including a previous shooting incident in April and a dispute over bail.

Police apprehended Khajornwut after he fled the scene. Relatives of the victim confronted and cursed the suspect during his capture.

Reporters visited the scene, a village community hall, where the shooting occurred during a meeting attended by local officials and residents.

An eyewitness, Mr. Ped, described how the suspect entered the meeting, covered his head, and immediately shot the headman.

It is reported that a villager fired back at the suspect, causing him to be injured before fleeing.

The suspect and victim were reportedly cousins. Their conflict had been ongoing for approximately two years.

Khajornwut, injured from the return fire, sought refuge in a nearby house, claiming he was being chased.

A 73-year-old resident described Khajornwut arriving at her home, bleeding and claiming to be shot at, before police arrived.

The suspect misled the elderly resident, asking her not to reveal his presence, potentially endangering her.

The suspect claimed to be shot, and evidence of bleeding was observed.

A separate incident in Chonburi where a man was fatally stabbed after a dispute over a woman at an entertainment venue.

The victim in Chonburi is identified as Mr. Teerasak, who was killed after a confrontation initiated by a woman asking to share a drink.

The suspect, Sakda, allegedly became jealous and attacked Teerasak, leading to a stabbing outside the venue.

CCTV footage shows the arrest of Sakda, the suspect in the Chonburi stabbing case.

Teerasak, 24, was killed after a dispute that began with a woman from an adjacent table asking to share a drink.

A woman approached Teerasak's table for a drink, leading to a confrontation with Sakda, who then assaulted and fatally stabbed Teerasak.

A friend of the victim recounts the events, including the initial altercation and the subsequent stabbing.

Sakda is interrogated by police regarding the stabbing incident. The motive remains unclear, but the initial dispute involved a woman.

Sakda's sister states he recently returned home and is unsure about his relationship with the woman involved in the incident.

Investigation reveals Sakda has a prior conviction for murder from 2555 (2012), including involvement in a dismemberment case.

The victim's ex-girlfriend urges authorities to ensure the suspect faces the full extent of the law due to his past violent record.

The victim's stepmother recounts the events, emphasizing the triviality of the initial dispute and the suspect's excessive violence.

The victim's family arrives at the hospital to claim his body, expressing grief and disbelief over the motive.

The victim's family calls for the suspect to be prosecuted to the fullest extent, fearing future victims.

The suspect has been charged, but his prior history of violence raises concerns about repeat offenses.