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Suphan Buri Village Chief Fined for Chinese New Year Rifle Firing

Suphan Buri Village Chief Fined for Chinese New Year Rifle Firing

Khaosod•Society•5h ago

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A village chief in Suphan Buri was fined 5,000 Baht for firing a rifle to celebrate Chinese New Year, an act deemed illegal by authorities.

  • •A village chief in Suphan Buri fired a rifle to celebrate Chinese New Year.
  • •The incident was captured on video and widely shared online.
  • •Police have identified the individual and issued a fine of 5,000 Baht for firing a gun in a community.
  • •The rifle involved was confirmed to be legally registered.

Overview

  • •On February 17, 2026, a video clip emerged showing a man firing a rifle during Chinese New Year celebrations.
  • •The man was identified as a village chief in Suphan Buri province, sparking public criticism.
  • •Authorities identified and brought the village chief, aged 44, to Bang Plama Police Station.
  • •The village chief was charged with 'firing a gun in a city, village, or community without justifiable reason'.
  • •The village chief was subsequently fined the maximum amount of 5,000 Baht.
  • •Officials confirmed the rifle used in the video was legally registered and possessed with a valid permit.
  • •The report details the investigation led by senior police officials in Suphan Buri province.

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Key Quotes

Police Official
"Firing a gun in a city, village, or community without justifiable reason."
ยิงปืนในเมือง หมู่บ้าน หรือที่ชุมนุมชน โดยไม่มีเหตุอันสมควร

Key Entities

Person

Suphan Buri Village Chief(ผู้ใหญ่บ้านสุพรรณบุรี)
The individual identified as firing a rifle to celebrate Chinese New Year and subsequently fined.
Direk Phoipaijit(นายดิเรก โพธิ์ไพจิตร)
Deputy District Chief of Bang Plama who filed the complaint against the village chief.
Pol.Maj.Gen. Watcharin Prasopdee(พล.ต.ต.วัชรินทร์ ประสพดี)
Commander of Suphan Buri Provincial Police who ordered the investigation.
Pol.Col. Kittipan Senaudon(พ.ต.อ.กิตติพันธ์ เสนาอุดร)
Superintendent of Bang Plama Police Station who led the investigation team.
Pol.Col. Khachit Khowattananchai(พ.ต.อ.ครรชิต โขวัฒนชัย)
Superintendent of Investigation for Suphan Buri Provincial Police who was part of the investigation order.

Place

Bang Plama District(อ.บางปลาม้า)
The district in Suphan Buri province where the incident occurred and the police station is located.
Sali Subdistrict(ต.สาลี)
The subdistrict within Bang Plama where the village chief resides.

Organization

Suphan Buri Provincial Police(ภ.จว.สุพรรณบุรี)
The provincial police force responsible for the investigation and enforcement in Suphan Buri.
Bang Plama Police Station(สภ.บางปลาม้า)
The police station that processed the village chief and issued the fine.

Law

Criminal Code Section 376(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 376)
The legal article cited for the charge of firing a gun in a community without justifiable reason.