Arrest warrant issued for man over murder of two after 'dice game dispute'
The Phra Khanong Court on Saturday issued an arrest warrant for a man from Prachuap Khiri Khan province for allegedly shooting dead two men in front of a Bangkok condominium over a dice game dispute on Friday.
The court approved the arrest warrant against Thipakorn Pattana, 46, on charge of murder, possession of an illegal firearm and carrying a firearm in a public place.
Police alleged that Thipakorn killed Somnuek Thongsom, 36, and Winai Yuchai, 39, in front of Nirand Condominium’s S Building on Sukhumvit Soi 93 in Phra Khanong district at 3pm.
A roadside vendor, Boonthanom Chuasung, was injured in the crossfire.
Police said Thipakorn allegedly had a dispute with the two over a dice game.
