Wednesday 12th November 2008

Electrician shoots himself in the chest with Pen Gun in tragic accident.

A tragic incident now which occurred late on Monday Night which occurred at a Construction Site in Soi Neun Pleub Wan and resulted in the death of an Electrician, Khun Apichart aged 26. A 17 year old co-worker of the deceased explained that he was drinking with him and for a joke, Khun Apichart produced a pen gun which he wanted to show to his friend. The pen gun was loaded with a bullet and while he was showing the gun to his 17 year old friend, the weapon was activated and Khun Apichart shot himself in his left chest and was fatally wounded. The body was taken to Banglamung Hospital where it was confirmed that the man was holding the weapon when it was expelled. Police have not discounted the theory that the man may have intentionally taken his own life, however statements from work colleagues suggest this was probably just a tragic accident. The investigation continues.