Betong store owner shoots intruder in leg

Khaosod•Society•2d ago

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A general store owner in Betong shot and injured a thief who had climbed into the premises during the night.

•A 29-year-old man was shot in the right leg after climbing into a general store to steal items.
•The incident occurred on the night of September 3, 2026, in Betong District, Yala Province.
•The store owner, Decha, used a legally registered .38 mm firearm to shoot the intruder.
•The injured suspect was transported to Betong Hospital for treatment.

•On the night of September 3, 2026, a man climbed into a general store located at 89 Nakkarat Bamrung Road, Betong Municipality, Betong District, Yala Province.
•Decha woke up after hearing noises, found an intruder in the store, and fired one shot that hit the intruder in the right leg.
•The intruder, identified as Mat, was found by authorities lying in front of the store with a gunshot wound to the right leg.
•Decha remained at the scene to surrender to the police, stating the .38 mm firearm was legally registered for protection of assets.
•Police found the suspect had arrived on a red-black Honda motorcycle with license plate 1 Kor Chor 262 Pattani, which was parked on a neighboring sidewalk.
•A criminal record check revealed Mat had been arrested for drug-related offenses approximately 4 months prior.
•Decha stated that people had previously entered the store to steal money on several occasions.

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Mat(นายมัด)

A 29-year-old man with a prior drug offense record who was shot while attempting to steal from a store.

Decha(นายเดชา)ℹ️

A 65-year-old general store owner who shot an intruder in the leg.

Pol. Lt. Affan Juheng(ร.ต.ท.อัฟฟาน จูเฮง)

An inquiry officer at Betong Police Station.

Pol. Lt. Col. Ong-at Inthrasombat(พ.ต.ท.องอาจ อินทรสมบัติ)

Deputy Superintendent of Prevention at Betong Police Station.

Pol. Lt. Col. Rusman Dinamor(พ.ต.ท.รุสมาน ดีนามอ)

Deputy Superintendent of Inquiry at Betong Police Station.

Betong Police Station(สภ.เบตง)

The police station responding to the burglary and shooting incident in Betong.

Betong Hospital(โรงพยาบาลเบตง)

The medical facility where the injured suspect was taken for treatment.

Betong(เบตง)

The district in Yala Province where the incident occurred.

Yala(ยะลา)

The province where the incident took place.

Nakkarat Bamrung Road(ถ.นาคราชบำรุง)

The road where the general store is located.