Motorcyclist Shot Dead: 10 Shots Fired, One Suspect Surrenders

Khaosod•Society•252d ago

Reader Briefing

A 23-year-old man was fatally shot 10 times on a roadside in Phetchaburi after a verbal dispute, with one of the two suspects, a 16-year-old, having surrendered.

•A 23-year-old man, identified as Thanarat or Bos, was shot and killed by two assailants on a motorcycle.
•The incident occurred on January 29, near a service road on Phetchakasem Road in Khao Yoi District, Phetchaburi.
•One suspect, a 17-year-old named 'A' (pseudonym), has surrendered and claims he was not the shooter.
•The shooter, identified as 'B' (pseudonym), a 16-year-old, is currently being sought by authorities.
•Police have identified a history of conflict between the victim and the suspects.

Overview

•On Jan 29, at nighttime, Thanarat or Bos, aged 23, was shot and killed beside his motorcycle.
•On Jan 30, 2026, police issued an arrest warrant for a 16-year-old suspect.
•Subsequently, a 17-year-old named 'A' (pseudonym) surrendered to Khao Yoi Police Station.
•Two assailants on a red dirt bike stopped and fired approximately 10 shots at Thanarat or Bos.
•The victim and the perpetrators had a history of ongoing altercations, leading to the fatal shooting.
•The surrendering suspect, 'A', stated he was merely a passenger and not the shooter.
•An arrest warrant has been approved by the Phetchaburi court for the primary perpetrator.
•Authorities have successfully impounded the red dirt bike used as the getaway vehicle.

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Key Quotes

นายเอ (นามสมมติ)

"I was the one riding on the back with the shooter, but I didn't pull the trigger."

ผมเป็นคนซ้อนท้ายมา เป็นเพื่อนกับคนยิง แต่ผมไม่ได้เป็นคนลงมือ

Key Entities

Person

Thanarat or Bos(นายธนรัฐ หรือ บอส)

The 23-year-old victim who was fatally shot.

'A' (Pseudonym)(นายเอ (นามสมมติ))

A 17-year-old suspect who surrendered to police, claiming to be a passenger during the shooting.

'B' (Pseudonym)(นายบี (นามสมมติ))

A 16-year-old friend of 'A' and the alleged shooter.

Pol.Col. Niyom Suivong(พ.ต.อ.นิยม สุ่ยวงษ์)

The Superintendent of Khao Yoi Police Station who provided details about the case.

Pol.Lt.Col. Prom Kaewprayata(พ.ต.ท.พรหม แก้วพรายตา)

The Deputy Superintendent of Investigation at Khao Yoi Police Station who led the recovery of the getaway motorcycle.

Organization

Khao Yoi Police Station(สภ.เขาย้อย)

The police station where one suspect surrendered and investigation is being conducted.

Phetchaburi Court(ศาลเพชรบุรี)

The judicial body that approved the arrest warrant for the perpetrator.

Place

Phetchakasem Road (Service Road)(ถนนเพชรเกษม (คู่ขนาน))

The roadside location where the fatal shooting occurred in Phetchaburi.

Phetchaburi Province(จ.เพชรบุรี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the shooting incident took place.

Village 2, Sa Phang Subdistrict(หมู่ 2 ต.สระพัง)

The specific subdistrict and village in Khao Yoi District where the crime occurred.