Man Dies Near Pattaya From Pen-Gunshot Wound

Published : March 16, 2010 :: 17:03:50 [ 4,427 views ]

Police were called to an unknown residence in Sriracha early on Tuesday morning, following reports that a man had shot himself in the groin with his own pen gun.

Pattaya, the 16^th of March 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 12:30am, Laem Chabang police investigator Lieutenant Colonel Phitak Nernsaeng received a report of a shooting incident at a rental room in Sriracha. Responding to the call a team of police along with volunteer rescue officers attended the scene immediately.

Arriving at the residence, a single storey rental block, police confronted Mr. Decha Thongphued [29] who was lying in a pool of blood suffering what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the left side of his groin. Mr. Thongphued was immediately rushed to the Au-Udom Hospital by rescue team personnel, where he later died from the injury. An x-ray of Mr. Thongphued’s body revealed that the bullet had gone into his groin, passing through his pelvis and finally lodging in his stomach, killing him.

Police interviewed Mr. Thongphued’s wife, Mrs. Jurarat Boonpheng [29] who informed officers that she had been outside when she heard a gun shot from inside the house. Knowing that her husband had been cleaning his .38 calibre pen gun she rushed inside to find him lying on the floor bleeding profusely from his groin. Mrs. Boonpheng explained that she then immediately rang the Au-Udom Hospital for assistance.

At present police assume that the death was an unfortunate accident, resulting from the carelessness of Mr. Thongphued whilst he was cleaning his gun. Mr. Thongphued’s body has now been sent for autopsy at the Institute of Forensic Science in Chon-Buri city, following which a report will be filed on the actual cause of death.

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Comments

Bob

said :

There is nothing more dangerous than a cheap poorly made gun for the exact reason depicted in this article. One of the few things I miss about the USA is my Glock 21. These pen guns are no doubt from some back yard metal shop or China.

Email : Bob@toobad.com Date : 2010-03-18 08:51:19

stropmag

said :

The pen is mightier than the sword, but no match for a gun.

Email : paul.johnson@mail.net Date : 2010-03-18 00:55:10

Harry

said :

Darwin in motion. People who seek to buy weapons like this should be shot in the groin on general principle, alone.. If it doesn't kill them, hopefully it will prevent them from breeding..

Email : Harry@hatred.com Date : 2010-03-17 09:46:51

John Davidson

said :

Sounds like a bright idea posting a comment about smuggling firearms into the UK..

Email : john.davidson@sky.com Date : 2010-03-16 22:49:56

iano

said :

ah i think i will stick to the knuckle dusters they got me out of a hole a couple of times,thanks hugh :)

Email : madirishb@live.ie Date : 2010-03-16 21:15:53

Hugh Jorgan

said :

iano: YES. It is very risky to smuggle firearms into the U.K. You are looking at a 6 month minimum jail sentence as a CAT A prisoner.

Email : hjorgan@yahoo.co.th Date : 2010-03-16 19:39:28

iano

said :

hugh,have you heard of anyone getting nicked for bringing one home?

Email : madirishb@live.ie Date : 2010-03-16 19:25:00

Hugh Jorgan

said :

iano: They are available for sale on Second Road on the same side as Villa Market on the street stalls selling Knuckle Dusters and Combat knives. You have to ask for them, because they keep them locked away in the back storage area. I bought three, my buddies back in the U.K. love them because they are great for self-defence against black muggers who roam the streets of Manchester after midnight.

Email : hjorgan@yahoo.co.th Date : 2010-03-16 18:58:42

iano

said :

were can i get one of these guns?

Email : madirishb@live.ie Date : 2010-03-16 18:25:10

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