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Narathiwat Clash: 3 Insurgents Dead, 1 Police Officer Killed

Narathiwat Clash: 3 Insurgents Dead, 1 Police Officer Killed

Thairath•Society•19m ago

Reader Briefing

Security forces killed three suspected insurgents in a clash in Sri Sakhon District, Narathiwat, resulting in one police officer's death and two rangers injured.

  • •A clash occurred on October 17, 2026, at a suspected house in Ban Tueng-ngo, Sri Sakhon District, Narathiwat.
  • •Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Nodnuan was killed during the engagement.
  • •Two rangers, Ranger Pichet Bannasri and Ranger Kiattisak Maneechan, were injured.
  • •Three unidentified suspects, believed to be new-generation collaborators, were killed.

Overview

  • •On October 17, 2026, at 11:30 AM, security forces conducted a law enforcement operation at house number 57 in Ban Tueng-ngo, Sri Sakhon District, Narathiwat.
  • •Security forces surrounded the target house and identified themselves to search the premises after receiving intelligence about suspicious persons.
  • •Suspects inside the house opened fire on security forces, leading to a clash lasting over 10 minutes.
  • •Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Nodnuan of Sri Sakhon Police Station died from multiple gunshot wounds.
  • •Ranger Pichet Bannasri and Ranger Kiattisak Maneechan of Ranger Task Force 49 were injured by gunfire and transported to Sri Sakhon Hospital and later Narathiwat Rajanakarin Hospital.
  • •Three suspects were found dead at the scene, though their identities are currently unknown and awaiting verification.
  • •Security forces seized two M16 rifles and a quantity of ammunition as evidence.
  • •Authorities are awaiting further inspections by relevant officials to provide more details.

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Key Entities

Place

Ban Tueng-ngo(บ้านตืองอ)
The location of the suspected house where the clash occurred in Sri Sakhon District.
Sri Sakhon District(อ.ศรีสาคร)
The district in Narathiwat Province where the operation took place.
Narathiwat Province(จ.นราธิวาส)ℹ️
The province where the security operation occurred.

Organization

Sri Sakhon Police Station(สภ.ศรีสาคร)
The police station whose officer was killed during the operation.
Ranger Task Force 49(ฉก.ทพ.49)
The military unit whose two rangers were injured in the clash.
Sri Sakhon Hospital(โรงพยาบาลศรีสาคร)
The medical facility where the casualties were first sent for emergency treatment.
Narathiwat Rajanakarin Hospital(โรงพยาบาลนราธิวาสราชนครินทร์)
The hospital where the two injured rangers were transferred for further care.
Narathiwat Provincial Police Special Operations Unit(นปพ.กองกำกับการตำรวจภูธร จ.นราธิวาส)
The unit whose explosive ordnance disposal team inspected the scene.
Narathiwat Forensic Evidence Division(กองพิสูจน์หลักฐาน จ.นราธิวาส)
The agency that inspected the scene for forensic evidence.

Person

Pol. Col. Kanit Tengthing(พ.ต.อ.คณิต เต่งทิ้ง)
Superintendent of Sri Sakhon Police Station who joined the joint force operation.
Col. Chanrit Hansarat(พ.อ.ชาญฤทธิ์ ฮันสราช)
Commander of Ranger Task Force 49 who joined the joint force operation.
Col. Noppadol Prommak(พ.อ.นพดล พรหมมาก)
Commander of the Narathiwat Joint Police-Military Unit who joined the joint force operation.
Pol. Sen. Sgt. Maj. Saroj Nodnuan(ด.ต.สาโรจน์ โหนดนวล)
A 51-year-old officer from Sri Sakhon Police Station who was killed in the clash.
Ranger Pichet Bannasri(อส.ทพ.พิเชษฐ์ บรรณศรี)
A 34-year-old ranger from Ranger Task Force 49 injured in the head and back.
Ranger Kiattisak Maneechan(อส.ทพ.เกียรติศักดิ์ มณีจันทร์)
A 35-year-old ranger from Ranger Task Force 49 injured in the left waist and back.
Mr. Boonchuay Homyamyen(นายบุญช่วย หอมยามเย็น)
Governor of Narathiwat who inspected the scene.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Prayong Kot-sakha(พล.ต.ต.ประยงค์ โคตรสาขา)
Commander of Narathiwat Provincial Police who inspected the scene.
Pol. Col. Direk Chomyong(พ.ต.อ.ดิเรก โฉมยงค์)
Deputy Commander of Narathiwat Provincial Police who inspected the scene.
Pol. Col. Niyom Suwannakhong(พ.ต.อ.นิยม สุวรรณคง)
Superintendent of Narathiwat Provincial Police Investigation Division who inspected the scene.