A tragic incident occurred in Nakhon Ratchasima when a man, fueled by jealousy, shot his girlfriend seven times before turning the gun on himself. The shooting took place in a dormitory at approximately 11:05 PM on October 9, 2024. Neighbors reported hearing a loud argument between the couple before the gunfire erupted.
Upon arriving at the scene, police found the body of 40-year-old Ms. Ratchanikorn Buaphan, who had been shot in the head and abdomen. Nearby, 40-year-old Mr. Direk Somphan was also found dead from a gunshot wound. A 9mm handgun was recovered beside him. Witnesses indicated that prior to the shooting, they heard the couple arguing, followed by Ms. Ratchanikorn shouting for help as she tried to escape, only to be chased and shot by Mr. Direk.
Investigators believe the motive was jealousy, as Mr. Direk suspected Ms. Ratchanikorn was seeing someone else. She had been living alone in the dormitory while working in the city, and Mr. Direk, who had no permanent residence there, had come to visit her that night with a premeditated plan to confront her. This confrontation escalated into violence, resulting in the double tragedy.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
