Jealous Man Arrested for Killing Girlfriend, Mother of Five

Chumphon City Police arrested a jealous 33-year-old man who shot and killed his girlfriend, a mother of five, after he returned from Nonthaburi claiming the gun discharged during a struggle, revealing a jealousy motive behind the shocking case.

Investigation progress in the case that shook the community: Chumphon City Police investigation team arrested a 33-year-old male suspect with a Chumphon Provincial Court arrest warrant for 'intentional murder' after he fled to hide at a resort in Bang Bua Thong district, Nonthaburi, before being apprehended last night, with a 9mm pistol and ammunition seized as evidence.

Latest at 12:30 PM on November 10, 2026, the Chumphon City Police investigation team led by Pol. Lt. Col. Sakornchay Suknit, Deputy Superintendent, with officers escorted Mr. Dechaphol (surname withheld), 33, the suspect with a Chumphon Provincial Court warrant, back to Chumphon City Police Station with the seized firearm and ammunition from the arrest location to hand over to the investigator for legal proceedings.

Upon arrival at the station, Pol. Col. Panya Thwomsi, Superintendent of Chumphon City Police, personally received and interrogated the suspect at the investigation operations building for about 20 minutes before allowing media to photograph the suspect but not interview him.

Meanwhile, an elderly woman claiming to be his aunt, along with the suspect's mother and relatives, arrived to visit and monitor the case progress.

Later at around 1:50 PM while officers were escorting the suspect to the investigator, he disclosed details of the incident, claiming he had no intention to harm the woman but that the gun went off during a struggle over the weapon. He also stated that after the incident, he personally took her to the hospital.

Regarding the motive, the suspect claimed it stemmed from jealousy after they discussed and warned each other about her contacting other people, saying he had proof and heard it himself.

The suspect expressed regret over the incident and said he wants to attend the funeral and apologize to the victim's family, while also confirming he will take responsibility for all rental housing expenses, noting that the woman had not worked outside the home but cared for their five children.

The suspect's mother revealed with shock and sadness that she previously did not know her son was secretly involved with a woman who already had a family and children until she learned of it along with news of the incident.

From talking with her son, she learned he claims no intention for the incident to happen, saying on the day it occurred he took the gun out to play with it. Though she had warned him not to play with guns, the unexpected tragedy occurred. Her son wants to attend the funeral but she forbade it because she fears what might happen next.

The suspect's mother also expressed deep sympathy and apologized to the victim's family, understanding the loss, especially that the deceased leaves five children who still need care. Regarding legal proceedings and bail, the family is still in shock and has not decided how to proceed.

Chumphon City Police arrest jealous man who shot girlfriend, mother of five dead, claiming gun went off during struggle.

All statements regarding cause and nature of the incident are from the suspect and his family only. The truth and intent must await investigation, evidence gathering by officers, and the judicial process.