Bangkok police have assured the public that they will investigate the shooting death of a well-known Thai Internet idol and her boyfriend in a straightforward and fair manner, without outside interference.
The woman, 20-year-old Supitcha, aka “Gigi”, and her boyfriend, a second-year army cadet at the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School, identified only as “Phumipat”, were found dead yesterday (Wednesday) in the former’s condominium in the Asoke-Phetchaburi area of Bangkok. They had apparently been shot in the head and two spent shells were found in the room.
Pol Maj-Gen Atthaporn Wongsiripreeda, commander of the First Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, said today that he is waiting for autopsy and forensic reports, particularly regarding the gunpowder residue.
Police are yet to announce who else they suspect were involved in the shootings.
Supitcha’s mother, Chutikan, told the media that the shooting might stem from a quarrel between Phumipat and her daughter, adding that she had warned her daughter about her boyfriend’s behaviour and his love of guns.
Several images were posted on social media yesterday, showing Phumipat practicing shooting at a range, carrying an automatic rifle and several other weapons.
She said that Phumipat’s family have offered an apology to her family.
Supitcha’s family went to Ramathibodi Hospital today to move her remains to a temple in Nakhon Pathom province for funeral rites.
Her father, Kirati, said that he would like the police to take legal action against Phumipat’s father, who is an army general, because the handgun found in the condominium room allegedly belongs to the general.
He also said that, about two months ago, Supitcha told her sister that she moved to the condominium in Asoke-Phetchaburi area because she had been assaulted by Phumipat.
