Transport
Investigation Underway Following Fatal Shooting in Nong Khaem
A 31-year-old man was found fatally shot inside his vehicle in Bangkok's Nong Khaem district on August 4, 2026.
According to a report by Khaosod Online Thailand, local police were alerted to a fatal shooting incident on the night of August 4, 2026, within Soi Phetkasem 77 in the Nong Khaem district of Bangkok. Police Lieutenant Colonel Wachirawit Wisutsereepan of the Nong Khaem Police Station responded to the scene alongside rescue volunteers and forensic investigators.
Upon arrival, authorities discovered a black Chevrolet box truck parked along the roadside. The vehicle's driver and passenger side windows were partially lowered. Investigators recovered a single 9mm shell casing near the truck. Inside the vehicle, they found a 31-year-old man, identified as Thotsaphon, who had sustained a gunshot wound to his right cheek with the bullet lodged in his head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
For residents and visitors in the area, this incident highlights an ongoing police investigation into a violent crime. While the motive remains unclear, authorities are currently working to determine the circumstances surrounding the shooting. As the investigation is in its early stages, the public is advised to monitor local news for updates from the Royal Thai Police regarding any potential safety concerns or developments in the case.
Translated from Thai.
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