Legal Dispute Turns Lethal in Samut Prakan
A 40-year-old man is gunned down in broad daylight after a bitter feud with a local garage owner erupts into violence.
Trirat Changjai, still seething from a lost court case, storms the garage armed and dangerous. But fate takes a cruel twist—he is shot dead beside his own car.
The garage owner, 37-year-old Anek Yodphet, had been warned. After Trirat’s earlier threats, Anek kept a pistol close by. On Monday, his worst fears come true.
Trirat bursts in, gun drawn. A deadly shootout follows. Trirat is killed instantly. Anek and one of his staff are left wounded as police and medics rush to the scene.
Police Respond to Bloody Shootout
At 5:30pm on September 29, 2025, Police Colonel Wirot Tasso receives a frantic call: shots fired at a garage in Soi Sri Samit, Theparak.
He acts fast, dispatching rescue teams and medical staff. When officers arrive, they find Trirat’s lifeless body sprawled beside a car, riddled with bullet wounds.
Anek is shot in the hip, his condition serious. Kitthanet Suphawaranithiphong, a garage worker, suffers minor injuries. Both are rushed to Synphaet Hospital by quick-thinking locals.
Investigators recover two 9mm pistols, dozens of magazines, and spent shell casings scattered across the floor. The area is sealed off as forensic teams comb for clues.
“We must collect every weapon and casing to piece together what happened,” a police spokesman insists.
Bitter Grudge Ignites Deadly Violence
Detectives quickly learn the gunfight stems from a simmering legal dispute over car repairs.
Anek had won the court case, securing compensation. But Trirat’s anger only grows. Witnesses say he nursed a deep grudge, blaming Anek for his loss.
On Monday, that rage boils over. Trirat storms in, gun blazing. Anek grabs his own weapon and fires back.
Tensions Escalate: CCTV Captures the First Threat
This isn’t the first time Trirat brings trouble. On September 15, he parks outside the garage and enters, armed. Luckily, Anek isn’t there.
CCTV cameras catch it all. Police now pore over the footage, searching for answers. What drove Trirat to such fury?
Anek remains in hospital, stable but serious. Kitthanet’s injuries are minor, but both are under close watch. Police plan to question them as soon as doctors allow.
Forensics Race to Unravel the Truth
Forensic teams speed up Trirat’s autopsy, mapping bullet wounds and trajectories. Every detail matters.
“Gun violence in public spaces, especially businesses, is intolerable,” a police spokesman declares. Senior commanders review every scrap of evidence.
Dozens of shell casings are recovered. Ballistics tests are underway to match bullets to guns. Who fired first? Was Anek acting in self-defence? Investigators are determined to find out.
Nearby CCTV footage is also under review, as officers work to confirm witness accounts.
Shock and Sorrow in the Community
Locals are stunned. “This place was always peaceful. It’s heartbreaking,” says a nearby shop owner.
Community leaders urge both families to cooperate with police. Justice must be swift, they insist.
Legal experts warn this tragedy highlights the dangers of unresolved disputes. “Arguments over car repairs should never end in bloodshed. Courts exist to protect us all,” says a local lawyer.
Police vow a thorough investigation. “We’ll submit a full report to prosecutors,” the superintendent promises. The man behind this tragedy is now dead—destroyed by his own anger and thirst for revenge.
