Rival gunman arrested for killing palm worker in Surat Thani

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Police in Surat Thani arrested a 31-year-old man for the intentional shooting death of a 29-year-old palm plantation worker.

•The victim, Natthawut Srirachan, was shot dead on a road in a palm oil plantation in Khian Sa District, Surat Thani.
•The incident occurred on September 15, 2026, around 12:30 PM.
•The perpetrator, Jirasak, was arrested with a .38 Smith & Wesson handgun.
•The motive is reported to be a personal conflict.

•On September 15, 2026, at 12:30 PM, Pol. Lt. Somnuk Chimmiee of Khian Sa Police Station received a report of a shooting death.
•The victim, Natthawut Srirachan, was found dead on the roadside of a palm oil plantation in Soi Khao Ru, Moo 9, Ban Sadet Subdistrict, Khian Sa District, Surat Thani.
•Investigators discovered a blue-gray Honda Wave 100S motorcycle lying on the road approximately 10 meters from the body of Natthawut Srirachan.
•Neighbors reported hearing three gunshots but did not immediately check the scene, while the wife of Natthawut Srirachan stated the victim had left home to collect palm oil fruit.
•Khian Sa Police Station investigators identified and apprehended the perpetrator, Jirasak, along with a black .38 Smith & Wesson handgun.
•The preliminary cause of the shooting was a personal conflict.
•Jirasak is facing charges of intentional homicide, unauthorized possession of a firearm and ammunition, and carrying a firearm in a public area without permission.

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Natthawut Srirachan(ณัฐวุฒิ ศรีระจันทร์)

A 29-year-old palm plantation worker who was shot dead on a road in Surat Thani.

Jirasak(จิรศักดิ์)

A 31-year-old man arrested for the intentional shooting of Natthawut Srirachan.

Somnuk Chimmiee(สมนึก ฉิมมี)

Deputy Inspector (Inquiry) of Khian Sa Police Station.

Yothin Sitthiyothee(โยธินทร์ สิทธิโยธี)

Superintendent of Khian Sa Police Station.

Khian Sa Police Station(สภ.เคียนซา)

The police station responsible for the investigation and arrest in the shooting incident.

Forensic Science Center 8(ศูนย์พิสูจน์หลักฐาน 8)

The forensic unit that assisted in the crime scene investigation.

Khian Sa Hospital(โรงพยาบาลเคียนซา)

The medical facility whose duty doctor attended the scene.

Khian Sa Rescue(กู้ภัยเคียนซา)

The rescue team that assisted at the scene.

Soi Khao Ru, Moo 9, Ban Sadet Subdistrict, Khian Sa District, Surat Thani(ซอยเขารู ม.9 ต.บ้านเสด็จ อ.เคียนซา จ.สุราษฎร์ธานี)

The location of the palm oil plantation where the shooting occurred.