Husband Shoots Deputy Tambon Chief, Then Takes Own Life
A man in Phetchabun province shot his wife, a deputy tambon administrator, then killed himself following a jealousy-fueled argument, with both bodies discovered in their home on August 21.
Police have revealed the circumstances behind a tragedy in Lom Sak district, Phetchabun province, where a man fatally shot his wife, a deputy tambon administrator, before taking his own life. The bodies of 44-year-old Sudjai, deputy chief of the tambon administration organization in Phetchabun province, and her 47-year-old husband Yongyut were discovered in the early morning hours of August 21 inside their residence in Lom Sak district. A firearm was recovered at the scene.
According to investigations disclosed on August 21, 2569, Pol. Lt. Col. Pasunt Sangtong, commander of Ban Klang Police Station in Lom Sak district, revealed that detailed examination showed Sudjai was shot in the face with a 9 mm firearm, while Yongyut suffered a single gunshot wound to the head. One firearm, nine bullet casings, and one bullet were found at the scene, believed to be the weapon Yongyut used to shoot Sudjai before using the same gun to end his own life.
Pol. Lt. Col. Pasunt stated that investigations showed the couple had argued before the incident due to jealousy. Chat messages found on both victims' phones revealed a pattern of suspicion and jealousy that had caused ongoing disputes between them. On the night of the incident, a severe quarrel apparently erupted over the same issue, causing Yongyut to lose control of his emotions. He then opened fire on Sudjai, killing her, and subsequently took his own life to escape responsibility. Family members remain unsatisfied with the official cause of death. Autopsies have been completed, and the bodies will be handed over to relatives for religious funeral rites.
