PHETCHABURI — A police officer from Muang Phetchaburi station shot and killed a couple selling eggs at a local market early Saturday morning before turning the gun on himself in an apparent dispute over competing businesses, the Bangkok Post reported.

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The tragedy unfolded around 5:43 a.m. in the Tha Rab area, where authorities discovered the bodies of a 33-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, owners of an egg stall, both fatally shot. Minutes later, a gunshot was heard nearby, where the assailant—a plainclothes officer—was found dead from a self-inflicted wound.

Witnesses and local vendors reported that the officer’s wife also sold eggs at the same market, and the two parties had engaged in repeated quarrels over commercial competition. The conflict allegedly escalated into violence on Saturday morning, culminating in the murder-suicide.

PHETCHABURI — A policeman shot dead a couple selling eggs in a market in Muang district before ending his own life early Saturday.

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Police are investigating the incident, including the officer’s motive and whether prior reports of disputes were formally addressed. The case has shocked the community and raised concerns about conflict resolution and mental health among law enforcement personnel.

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The market remains closed as forensic teams gather evidence and counsel residents affected by the violence. Authorities have pledged a thorough review of the circumstances leading to the tragedy.

-Thailand News (TN)