Shot dead in Thailand after refusing to wear face mask - Bangkok Jack

 Shot dead in Thailand after refusing to wear face mask

January 9, 2021

Police at a funeral where Jumnean Sri-orn reportedly shot Samran Tawai for not wearing a mask on Jan. 7, 2021, in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

A man has been charged with murder after witnesses said he shot dead a guest at a funeral who was not wearing a face mask.

The incident happened on Jan. 7 in the Thai province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, according to Thai media Channel 7.

Police said that both men had been in a heated dispute regarding Samran's lack of a face mask while attending the funeral, in the lead-up to the shooting.

At one point, Jumnean prepared to leave on his motorcycle.

However, Samran reportedly pushed him off the bike and taunted Jumnean, "I know you're carrying a gun, but you're too chicken to shoot,"

Jumnean then pulled out his .357 and shot Samran in the face.

He was immediately arrested at the scene by a policeman who was also attending the funeral.

An investigator was further quoted by Thai media as stating that Jumnean and Samran did not get along.

A police colonel, Sutat Songsayom, added that both of them many "pre-existing personal problems."

The 73-year-old has since confessed to the charges of murder and carrying a firearm without a permit, and faces lifetime imprisonment should he be found guilty.