Man kills estranged wife, himself in tragic Chiang Mai shooting

A tragic incident unfolded in the Doi Saket district of Chiang Mai yesterday when a 46 year old man shot and killed his estranged wife before taking his own life in front of a convenience store. Chanyut fatally shot his wife, 43 year old Charunee, and then turned the gun on himself.

Police from the Doi Saket Police Station have been investigating the case and interviewing close associates of the couple. It was discovered that Charunee had recently opened a takeaway food shop in the area towards the end of August after separating from Chanyut.

Early morning, around 6am, Chanyut learnt about the location of her new shop and confronted her, demanding money. After a heated argument, Chanyut left, only to return later for another confrontation. This time, he pulled out a gun and shot Charunee multiple times, killing her instantly. He then used the same weapon to end his own life.

The incident occurred at 1.32pm, yesterday, September 4, as reported by Police Lieutenant Thanapat Pattharasiriporn of Doi Saket Police Station. The tragic event took place in front of Charunee’s takeaway shop, located opposite a convenience store on Doi Saket-Borsang Road in Mae Kue subdistrict, Doi Saket district. The police, along with forensic investigators, a rescue team, and medical personnel from Doi Saket Hospital, rushed to the scene after receiving the distress call.

Upon arrival, police found Chanyut’s body lying face down under a table at the shop. Nearby, Charunee’s body was discovered seated on a chair with a gun at Chanyut’s feet. Charunee’s residence was in Yu Wa subdistrict, San Pa Tong district, Chiang Mai, whereas Chanyut hailed from Thung Tom subdistrict in the same district, reported KhaoSod.

A police spokesperson revealed they have preliminarily concluded that the motive behind the murder-suicide stemmed from financial disputes and jealousy after the couple’s separation.