Father-in-law shoots son-in-law during drinking dispute in Uthai Thani
On October 7, 2026, a 71-year-old man shot his 50-year-old son-in-law dead after an argument while drinking together at their home in Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani province. Police arrested the suspect, who was waiting to turn himself in, and seized the shotgun used in the shooting. Witnesses said the two had been drinking with a third person before the quarrel turned violent.
On October 7, 2026, a 71-year-old father-in-law shot his 50-year-old son-in-law dead after an argument while drinking together at their home in Lan Sak district, Uthai Thani province. Police responded to the scene after receiving a 191 emergency call and found the victim lying on a marble table beneath the house. The suspect, identified as Somkiat, 71, was arrested while waiting to turn himself in, and officers seized the shotgun used in the shooting. Witness Witthawat said the three had been drinking together before the father-in-law and son-in-law began arguing, after which the older man retrieved his shotgun and fired, killing the younger man instantly.
