Man shot in the chest, miraculous survival thanks to talisman...a sacred object
Jun 17, 2025
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According to local media such as Channel 7, a 50-year-old man, Ponchai, who was having a meeting related to the real estate business at a restaurant in Bangkok, Thailand on the afternoon of the 12th, was in conflict with his colleague over profit distribution.
As it led to a verbal fight, a 28-year-old man in his seat suddenly pulled out a handgun and fired two shots at Mr. Ponchai.
Ponchai, who was shot in the left chest, collapsed as it was, and the perpetrator fled in a white pickup truck after the crime.
Mr. Ponchai, who was taken to the hospital, was surprisingly able to avoid the fatal wound thanks to a Buddhist talisman he wore around his neck.
The metal amulet embedded with bullets was bent badly.
The amulet was inscribed with the image of a revered monk at the Suwan Temple, located in the Thai state of Nakhon Pathom.
Among local residents, the talisman is known as a sacred object that prevents danger.
The fugitive turned himself in to the police after Alma.
He claimed that he responded when he saw Mr. Ponchai, who was shot, take out a handgun. Police are investigating internal CCTV and witnesses.
Meanwhile, the restaurant owner said that customers were horrified by the incident at the time and all evacuated, with some leaving without paying.
He asked for a settlement, saying the damage was more than 30,000 baht (about 1.26 million won).
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
