Custody of Violent Ex-Son-in-Law: Scene Reconstruction Narrowly Avoids Mob Justice as Police Rush Suspect from Chaotic Crime Scene
Police rushed a 47-year-old suspect from a Kanchanaburi crime scene as grieving relatives nearly lynched him during a scene reconstruction, after he fatally shot his father-in-law and sister-in-law.
At 1:00 p.m. on May 7, 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Petsawee Ruangphu, commander of Kanchanaburi Provincial Police, led a team of officers including staff from Ladya Police Station to take custody of 47-year-old Chayant, the former son-in-law who used a firearm to shoot his father-in-law to death, killed his sister-in-law, and seriously wounded his mother-in-law. They arrived at the crime scene to conduct a confessional scene reconstruction. Hundreds of relatives and friends of the deceased had gathered to witness the police investigation.
Police deployed 50 officers to maintain order and prevent chaos during the reconstruction. However, the victims' grieving relatives and friends, overcome with rage, broke through the police cordon and attempted to lynch the suspect, triggering a chaotic disturbance. Police were forced to quickly escort Chayant away from the scene by vehicle.
Somjit, 57, grandfather of deceased Satya, told reporters that before the incident, Chayant had consulted with him multiple times about his problems. Somjit had repeatedly warned him against using violence, and Chayant had promised to resolve matters peacefully through discussion. The family felt assured and unprepared. On the day of the incident, they believed Chayant was coming to discuss a peaceful resolution, but the moment he arrived, he immediately drew his weapon and opened fire—behavior far more brutal than the circumstances warranted.
After police removed Chayant from the scene, officers led him to the mountainous area where he had initially fled and hidden before surrendering to authorities. He left the firearm at that location. Chayant has refused to provide any statements to the media.
