Thai woman killed by stray bullet after neighbours’ dog dispute

Two Thai men engaged in a heated argument over a dog which led to the shooting and death of a 61 year old neighbour at a rented room in the southern province of Trang.

A 64 year old Thai man, Samran, was charged with intentional murder, attempted murder, and illegal possession of a gun after the death of a 61 year old woman named Prakiab, living in a rented room next to Samran’s rival, Somsuan.

Channel 7 reported that Somsuan’s young nephew threw a rock at Samran’s dog on Sunday, July 28, because the dog ran towards him and scared him. Samran then complained to the boy.

“Why throw a rock at it? Has it bitten you yet? F*ck!”

Samran and Somsuan argued before Samran left the scene on his sidecar motorcycle. However, the altercation did not end there, Samran soon returned to Somsuan’s rented room armed with a gun.

Upon seeing the weapon, Somsuan and other locals quickly fled to their rooms and shut the doors to avoid danger. Samran then opened fire but Somsuan was unable to reach his room in time.

In the ensuing chaos, Somsuan tried to seek refuge in Prakiab’s room. Despite Samran firing multiple shots at him, Somsuan managed to dodge the bullets. Unfortunately, one of the shots went through Prakiab’s wooden door and struck her in the head. A rescue team was called, and Prakiab was taken to hospital, where she later died.

Samran fled from the scene after the fatal shooting before surrendering at Mueang Trang Police Station later that day.

Samran’s wife revealed to Channel 7 that her husband loved his dog very much and took the best care of the animal. The wife added that Samran was a quiet person and had never argued with anyone before. The dog had never attacked or caused any trouble to people in the community either.

KomChadLuek reported that Samran covered his face with a paper when he was accompanied to the police station. He refused to give an interview to the police and stated that he would speak only in court.