In Samut Prakan, a shooting incident late at night resulted in one death and four injuries. The event took place on the Wat Sriwarinai Road in Bang Sao Thong district, where over 30 gunshots were fired, with both small arms and war weapons involved. Authorities suspect it was linked to unresolved issues between the involved parties. The provincial police chief has ordered an investigation to capture the assailants.
On October 3, 2024, police reported they were alerted around 21:30 regarding the shooting. They arrived to find three injured individuals—one female and two males—who received initial medical treatment before being transported to a nearby hospital. A Toyota Camry at the scene had been shot over 30 times, and the driver later succumbed to his injuries at the site.
Witnesses indicated that two groups exchanged gunfire leading up to the incident. The white Toyota was immobilized due to a flat tire from gunfire, which left the occupants exposed to additional shots fired by the pursuing gunmen. Friends of the victims expressed uncertainty about the cause of the shooting, speculating that it might have been an attempt to settle a dispute.
Police have identified the deceased as 30-year-old Prabhot Jitthakul, who was traveling with five others. Among them, two were shot, while three escaped unharmed. The specific motives and relationships between the groups involved have yet to be fully clarified, but one of the injured knows someone from the assailants’ group, which may assist the investigation.
Currently, authorities are pursuing the perpetrators, who may have used at least two firearms, including one military-style weapon. The investigation continues as police work to resolve the case and ensure public safety in the area.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
