Off-duty policeman kills two taxi drivers and injures one in shooting over fare dispute
Published date: Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0700An off-duty policeman killed two taxi drivers and seriously injured another in a shooting over a fare dispute in Thailand.
Police Senior Sergeant Major Namthap Phakwatthana, 33, was furious when the motorcycle riders quoted the standard fare of 120 baht to take him from Huai Kwang to the Makkasan area of Bangkok.
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Bangkok, Thailand |
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14/06/2026 |
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VRP180158 |
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