Thai man fatally stabbed after killing 2 relatives in Prachin Buri
A Thai couple fatally stabbed a relative in self-defence after he killed two other family members in Prachin Buri province.
The incident began when 38 year old Surat “Jack” Thongbai carried out a shooting spree in two locations in the Mueang district at around 2pm on Tuesday, December 10. The first location was a fresh market, and the second was a restaurant 2 kilometres away.
Prachin Buri Provincial Police and rescuers from the Sawang Bampen Kuson Dhammasatan Foundation were called to the scene to investigate and assist the injured victims.
At the market, officers found the body of 52 year old Wicharn Malison, Jack’s uncle, who was shot dead. Rescuers attempted CPR but were unable to save him. Another man, 38 year old Boonchu Chinsri, was also found at the scene with a gunshot wound to the chest.
At the restaurant, police discovered that 18 year old Kritsada Saopanao was critically injured by gunfire. He was rushed to hospital but later succumbed to his injuries. Three of Kritsada’s family members were also injured in the attack.
Jack’s body was found at the restaurant, bearing multiple stabs and cut wounds. The injured couple, Somporn Saopanao and her husband, admitted to stabbing Jack in self-defence after he broke into their restaurant and killed their nephew, Kritsada.
Somporn explained that Jack entered the restaurant and immediately fired three shots. Kritsada tried to wrestle the gun away from Jack but was fatally shot in the process.
Somporn, her husband, and another relative fought back with knives and managed to kill Jack, although they sustained injuries during the struggle.
Boonchu, the victim injured at the market, told MGR Online that he saw Jack shoot Wicharn and tried to intervene, which led to him being shot. He said he was unaware of Jack’s motive for the attack.
Police reported that Jack and the victims, except Boonchu, were relatives. They suspect the shootings were motivated by personal conflicts within the family, although the exact details of the disputes remain unclear. Authorities plan to summon the relatives for further questioning.
