Ex-wife charged after former Thai League footballer shot in Ratchaburi
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly shooting her former husband, a municipal officer and a former Thai League footballer, twice in Ratchaburi on May 26.
The shooting happened in the car park of Pho Hak Subdistrict Municipality office, Bang Phae district. The injured man, 42 year old Pornchai Atchinda, was shot in the right palm and right shoulder.
Police found two .38 calibre bullet casings, a bloodstained shoulder bag and a bloodstained camouflage jacket at the scene. A firearm was also seized after one of Pornchai’s colleagues reportedly managed to take it from the suspect.
Colleagues took Pornchai to Sawang Ratchaburi rescue workers, who then transferred him to Ban Phaeo Hospital in Samut Sakhon. A rescue worker said the shoulder wound passed through to his back, while Pornchai remained conscious and able to speak.
The suspect, identified as 41 year old Poonyanuch, is Pornchai’s former wife. The pair had reportedly separated more than two years ago and had two children together, who were in her care.
Witnesses told police Poonyanuch drove to the office and met Pornchai in the car park. The pair reportedly argued before two gunshots were heard.
After the shooting, Poonyanuch allegedly fled in a bronze Toyota car. Police later searched her home but were unable to locate her and contacted relatives to arrange her surrender.
Matichon reported that the couple had an ongoing divorce-related legal dispute. Pornchai had reportedly continued sending money for child support after the separation.
Today, May 28, Poonyanuch met investigators at Pho Hak Police Station, where she was questioned before being sent to Ratchaburi Provincial Court. She declined to answer reporters’ questions about the motive.
Police said relatives noted that Poonyanuch had depression, was under severe stress, and was caring for two young children.
Investigators charged her with carrying a firearm and attempted murder, and opposed bail. The court will decide whether bail is granted.
Pornchai had not yet been questioned as he is currently undergoing surgery, and the case remains under investigation.
Reports also said Pornchai is a former Air Force United striker and was runner-up top scorer in Thai League Division 1 in 2010.
Elsewhere, a Thai woman in Kalasin rammed her SUV into her ex-husband’s car while he was travelling with his girlfriend, accusing the couple of swindling 400,000 baht she had been saving for their children.
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