Man shot dead by friend during drinking session in Thung Song

Khaosod•Society•10d ago

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A 44-year-old man shot and killed his 36-year-old friend following a drinking-induced argument in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

•The incident occurred on September 10, 2026, in Khao Khao Subdistrict, Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province.
•Mr. Ekarat shot Mr. Natthaphong four times with a 9mm firearm.
•Mr. Natthaphong died at the scene from gunshot wounds to the head, left ribs, and thigh.
•Mr. Ekarat was arrested by police along with the weapon used in the crime.

•Mr. Ekarat invited his younger friend and neighbor, Mr. Natthaphong, to drink alcohol at Mr. Ekarat's house.
•An argument broke out between Mr. Ekarat and Mr. Natthaphong after they had been drinking.
•Mr. Ekarat entered the house to retrieve a 9mm firearm and shot Mr. Natthaphong four times.
•Mr. Natthaphong died at the scene with two shots to the head, one to the left ribs, and one to the thigh.
•On September 10, 2026, Pol. Maj. Phonkris Singsuwan and investigators from Thung Song Police Station responded to the shooting report.
•Police arrested Mr. Ekarat and seized the 9mm firearm after Mr. Ekarat attempted to flee.
•Mr. Ekarat has been charged with intentional murder and violations of the Firearms Act.

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Natthaphong(ณัฐพงศ์)

A 36-year-old man who was shot and killed by Mr. Ekarat.

Ekarat(เอกรัตน์)

A 44-year-old homeowner who shot Mr. Natthaphong following an argument while drinking.

Phonkris Singsuwan(พลกฤษณ์ สิงห์สุวรรณ)

The Inquiry Officer of Thung Song Police Station who received the report of the shooting.

Thung Song Police Station(สภ.ทุ่งสง)

The law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the shooting incident.

Thung Song Hospital(รพ.ทุ่งสง)

The hospital whose medical officer attended the scene of the shooting.

Siam Ruamjai Pu In Foundation(มูลนิธิสยามรวมใจปู่อินทร์)

The foundation that assisted at the crime scene.

Khao Khao Subdistrict, Thung Song District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province(ต.เขาขาว อ.ทุ่งสง จ.นครศรีธรรมราช)

The location where the shooting occurred.

Firearms Act(พ.ร.บ.อาวุธปืน)ℹ️

The law under which Mr. Ekarat was charged alongside intentional murder.