Man Shot Dead at Funeral of His Girlfriend
A 27-year-old man was shot dead at his girlfriend's funeral in Bangkok on August 1 after a gunman with a personal grudge opened fire in the temple hall, injuring two others.
At 5:10 p.m. on August 1, 2026, officers from Ladphrao Police Station received a report of a shooting with fatalities at Bung Thong Luang Temple in Khlong Chan Subdistrict, Bangkapi District, Bangkok. Investigators, led by Major Thanapan, rushed to the scene at Hall 16 of the temple, where a funeral service was underway.
The victim, identified as Phokhai (surname withheld), 27, was shot multiple times in the torso and head. Two others were injured: Yothin, 26, shot in both legs, and Usmah, 26, shot in both legs and the right arm.
Investigation revealed that the funeral was being held for a woman (referred to as Ms. A), the girlfriend of the deceased. She had died on July 29 when the victim accidentally fired a gun at her in Chokchai Police Station's area. The suspect, Noprat or "Sun" (surname withheld), 23, arrived at the temple with his girlfriend, Ms. B, who was a close friend of the deceased woman. Ms. B had harbored a deep grudge against the victim for causing her friend's death.
When Sun and Ms. B arrived at the funeral, Sun drew a gun and fired repeatedly at Phokhai, killing him instantly, and striking two others in the crossfire. Both suspects fled the temple. Police are actively pursuing them for legal prosecution.
