A 60-year-old woman, identified as Mrs. Phornphimol, confessed to fatally shooting a well-known radio DJ, Wanida Thongyod (40), at a laundromat in Chana, Songkhla province. The incident occurred on October 3, sparked by Mrs. Phornphimol’s anger over an unpaid loan guarantee of 200,000 baht that the victim had secured for her friend, a teacher who failed to repay the debt. The victim was rushed to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries later.
Police reported that after the shooting, Mrs. Phornphimol surrendered to them while holding a .38 caliber revolver. She is facing charges of intentional murder and illegal possession of a firearm, and authorities denied her bail request due to the potential for community unrest. Eyewitnesses heard multiple gunshots during the incident and observed the chaos as the victim lay bleeding, eventually being transported to the hospital where she died.
The investigation revealed long-standing tension between Mrs. Phornphimol and the victim over the unpaid debt. Family members of the deceased noted that the two women had a close relationship, with the DJ referring to Mrs. Phornphimol as “Mother.” The victim’s sister expressed disbelief that their strong bond could lead to such a tragic outcome.
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This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
