Garden Owner Shoots Rival Over Palm Theft, Claims Revenge

Khaosod•Society•251d ago

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A garden owner in Nakhon Si Thammarat has been arrested for shooting a man he accused of repeatedly stealing palm fruits.

•A 54-year-old garden owner, identified as Mr. Pratheep, was arrested for shooting a 37-year-old man.
•The incident occurred on January 29, 2026, in Thung Yai District, Nakhon Si Thammarat.
•The arrest was made on January 30, 2026, by local police.
•The motive is believed to be ongoing theft of palm fruits from the garden.

•On Jan 29, 2026, Mr. Surawut was observed in Mr. Pratheep's palm garden.
•Mr. Pratheep accused Mr. Surawut of stealing palm fruits, resulting in a verbal dispute.
•Mr. Pratheep then fired a .38 caliber pistol, hitting Mr. Surawut in the right flank and arm.
•Mr. Pratheep and associates brought the injured Mr. Surawut to relatives, who then took him to Thung Yai Hospital.
•On Jan 30, 2026, police arrested Mr. Pratheep, seizing a .38 caliber pistol, 5 live rounds, and 1 spent casing.
•Mr. Pratheep confessed to the charges during questioning at the Thung Yai Police Station.
•Mr. Pratheep stated the motive was revenge for frequent palm fruit theft from his garden.
•Police will proceed with legal proceedings against Mr. Pratheep at the Thung Yai Police Station.

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Pratheep or Daeng

"Claims revenge for being frequently trespassed and having palm cut."

อ้างแค้นถูกเข้ามาลักขโมยตัดปาล์มเป็นประจำ

Pratheep or Daeng(นายประทีป หรือแดง)

The 54-year-old owner of a palm oil garden who was arrested for shooting a man he accused of theft.

Surawut(นายสุระวุธ)

The 37-year-old victim who was shot by Mr. Pratheep, allegedly for trespassing and stealing palm fruits.

Pol. Col. Sutat Songsam(พ.ต.อ.สุทัศน์ สงสยม)

Deputy Commander of Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Police overseeing the investigation and arrest.

Pol. Col. Pongpichan Chayanonpiriy(พ.ต.อ.พงศ์พิชาญ ชยานนท์พิริย)

Superintendent of Thung Yai Police Station who ordered the arrest of the suspect.

Thung Yai Police Station(สภ.ทุ่งใหญ่)

The police station responsible for the investigation and prosecution of the case.

Thung Yai Hospital(รพ.ทุ่งใหญ่)

The hospital where the victim, Mr. Surawut, was taken for treatment.

Nakhon Si Thammarat(นครศรีธรรมราช)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the incident and arrest took place.

Village 9, Bang Roop Subdistrict, Thung Yai District(หมู 9 ต.บางรูป อ.ทุ่งใหญ่)

The specific location within Thung Yai District where the shooting incident occurred.