Gunman Shoots Chiang Mai Police, Captured in Saraburi

MGR Online•Society•257d ago

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A gunman who shot at a patrol officer in Chiang Mai was apprehended in Saraburi after fleeing across provinces.

•A patrol officer in Chiang Mai was shot at by a suspicious individual during a search.
•The suspect fled the scene in Chiang Mai and was later captured in Saraburi.
•The apprehended suspect, who has prior offenses, faces charges of attempted murder of a public official.

•On January 27, 2026, at approximately 7:00 PM, Pol. Cpl. Apiwat Mala, a patrol officer from San Kamphaeng Police Station, Chiang Mai, encountered a suspicious individual on a motorcycle in Baan Rai Phatthana Village, Mae Pu Kha Sub-district, San Kamphaeng District, Chiang Mai.
•Pol. Cpl. Apiwat Mala attempted to search the suspicious individual, who then drew a handgun, prompting the officer to flee.
•The suspect fired one shot in the direction of Pol. Cpl. Apiwat Mala as the officer retreated for safety.
•The suspect abandoned a motorcycle and fled the scene, leaving behind three 9mm shell casings.
•On January 30, 2026, at approximately 3:00 PM, police from Police Region 5, with assistance from Phra Lan Police Station, apprehended the suspect identified as Mr. Wiphak Wongwan, aged 36, and an accomplice near Nong Jan Village, Phu Kha Sub-district, Chalerm Phra Kiat District, Saraburi.
•Mr. Wiphak Wongwan was charged with 'attempted murder of a public official who is performing their duty'.
•Mr. Wiphak Wongwan has a history of prior convictions related to firearms, narcotics, and explosives.
•Mr. Wiphak Wongwan is currently undergoing legal proceedings.

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San Kamphaeng(สันกำแพง)ℹ️

District in Chiang Mai Province where the incident occurred.

Chiang Mai(เชียงใหม่)ℹ️

Province in Northern Thailand where the initial shooting occurred.

Saraburi(สระบุรี)ℹ️

Province where the suspect was apprehended.

Pol. Cpl. Apiwat Mala(ส.ต.ต.อภิวัฒน์ มาลา)

Patrol officer at San Kamphaeng Police Station, Chiang Mai, who was shot at by a suspect.

Mr. Wiphak Wongwan(นายวิภาค วงค์วรรณ์)

Suspect apprehended in Saraburi for shooting at a police officer in Chiang Mai.

Police Region 5(ภ.5)

Police command responsible for the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.

San Kamphaeng Police Station(สภ.สันกำแพง)

Police station in Chiang Mai to which the targeted officer belongs.

Phra Lan Police Station(สภ.หน้าพระลาน)

Police station in Saraburi that assisted in the arrest of the suspect.