A Thai soldier was arrested yesterday for the homicide of the delivery driver reported in the central province of Lob Buri final week. The suspect soldier confessed that he killed the sufferer over a dispute that arose from a car accident that occurred final 12 months.
The 52 12 months old supply driver, Akkaradate “Ek” Srisa-ard, was found useless in his pickup with 14 gunshot wounds on Erawan-Khao Neep Road in Lob Buri at 7.30pm on Monday, March thirteen. The victim’s household insisted Ek had by no means had conflicts with anyone.
Officers from Meaung Lob Buri Police Station used CCTV footage to track down the gunman, 58 year previous lieutenant colonel Prayut Chai-in, yesterday at his welfare home on the military premises. Elements and his motorbike were seized as proof.
Prayut confessed that he had a battle with the sufferer over the automotive crash in December final 12 months. His spouse crashed a sedan into Ek’s pickup at a petrol station on December 15. His spouse was injured within the accident, and so they could not agree on compensation.
Prayut revealed that Ek always contacted him and demanded compensation. He claimed that Ek also insulted him on the cellphone.
On the day of the incident, Prayut spotted Ek delivering parcels nearby his house, and his look reminded him of the earlier conflict, causing him to turn out to be indignant. He followed Ek for over 3 kilometres till reaching the scene of the taking pictures. He took advantage to shoot Ek while he was parking his automobile and speaking on the phone.
Prayut faces the death penalty for premeditated homicide, in accordance with Section 289(4) of the Criminal Law. He was also charged with violating Section 371 by taking weapons into public places and not utilizing a reasonable cause.
ORIGINAL STORY: Man found lifeless with 14 shot wounds in his pickup in central Thailand
A Thai supply driver was found useless in his pickup with 14 shot wounds on Erawan-Khao Neep Road in the Thasara sub-district of Lob Buri on Monday, March 13. The homicide is believed to have been motivated by a casual debt and a personal battle.
A witness, who rode a bike previous the scene, reported the incident at Mueang Lob Buri Police Station after seeing the gunman fleeing from the scene.
Officers arrived at the scene at about 7.30pm and discovered a grey-bronze pickup parked within the left lane. Upon inspecting the automobile, they found the lifeless physique of the driving force, 52 yr previous Akkaradate “Ek” Srisa-ard. He had shot wounds all over his physique, and 15 bullet shells had been found near Ek’s pickup.
The witness reported that he rode a motorcycle towards the scene, heard shooting sounds, and noticed the gunman, who wore a camouflage jacket, journey a bike away from the scene. However, he could not establish the course of escape or the rider’s registration plate.
Ek’s spouse, 52 12 months old Kaewta, later arrived on the scene and spoke to the officers in tears that she just made a call to him before the incident happened. She waited for Ek to come back house for the dinner. Ek advised her that he would ship two to a few extra parcels and return home.
Kaewta expressed confusion and shock about the incident and insisted that her husband had never had any conflicts with anybody.
The Commissioner of the Lob Buri Provincial Police Office, Apirak Wetkanchana, stated that the gunman was skilled and professional. The gunman missed the goal with just one shot, indicating a excessive level of proficiency with firearms.
The police are presently investigating the case and gathered some clues after questioning witnesses. They imagine the murder was motivated by Ek’s casual debt. The deceased reportedly borrowed money from a number of sources to pay off his pickup and house..