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Ambush Shooting of BMC Officer in Su-ngai Padi, Soldier Survives

Ambush Shooting of BMC Officer in Su-ngai Padi, Soldier Survives

Thairath•Society•3d ago

Reader Briefing

An ambush shooting targeting a village defense volunteer in Su-ngai Padi, Narathiwat, was thwarted when passing army rangers arrived on the scene, allowing the victim to survive.

  • •A village defense volunteer was shot and injured in an ambush in Su-ngai Padi, Narathiwat.
  • •The incident occurred on June 4, 2026, when the victim was traveling alone.
  • •Passing army rangers intervened, causing the assailants to flee.
  • •Authorities are investigating the incident, believed to be the work of militants.

Overview

  • •On June 4, 2026, an ambush shooting occurred.
  • •An officer of the Su-ngai Padi Subdistrict Defense Volunteer was shot while traveling alone on a motorcycle.
  • •The assailants, using M16, AK, and shotgun, fired multiple shots at the officer.
  • •The officer sustained a gunshot wound to the body and fell next to his motorcycle.
  • •Army rangers from Task Force 49 coincidentally passed by the scene.
  • •The presence of the army rangers caused the assailants to flee into the dense bushes.
  • •The injured officer was initially taken to Su-ngai Padi Hospital, then referred to Su-ngai Kolok Hospital.
  • •Authorities suspect the incident is the work of violent extremist group members targeting government officials.

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Key Entities

Organization

Su-ngai Padi Subdistrict Defense Volunteer(อส.ชคต.สุไหงปาดี)
An organization responsible for local defense and protection in the Su-ngai Padi subdistrict.
Su-ngai Padi Police Station(สภ.สุไหงปาดี)
The local police station responsible for investigating the shooting incident in Su-ngai Padi.
Su-ngai Padi Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสุไหงปาดี)
The hospital where the injured volunteer was initially taken for treatment.
Su-ngai Kolok Hospital(โรงพยาบาลสุไหงโก-ลก)
The hospital where the injured volunteer was transferred for further treatment.
Task Force 49(กรมทหารพรานที่ 49)
A unit of army rangers who passed by the scene and were instrumental in the assailants' escape.
Violent perpetrators(ผู้ก่อเหตุรุนแรง)
A general term used to describe the militant group suspected of carrying out the ambush.

Place

Su-ngai Padi(สุไหงปาดี)ℹ️
The district in Narathiwat province where the ambush shooting took place.
Narathiwat(นราธิวาส)ℹ️
The province in southern Thailand where the incident occurred.

Person

Pol.Capt. Tharittipat Khamhang(ร.ต.ท.ธฤติพัฒน์ คำห้าง)
The Deputy Inspector (Investigation) of Su-ngai Padi Police Station who received the report of the injured officer.
Pol.Col. Tarmezi Jae-dee(พ.ต.อ.ตัรมีซี เจ๊ะดี)
The Superintendent of Su-ngai Padi Police Station who joined the investigation at the scene.
Mr. Uruphong Kamon(นายอุรุพงษ์ กมล)
The injured member of the Su-ngai Padi Subdistrict Defense Volunteer who was shot during the ambush.