Forensic Proof Reveals Circumstances of Local Council Member's Death

On February 19, 2026, Police Colonel Suranat Sakonwarth from Bua Yai Police Station revealed details about the death of Sunetr, 69, a local council member who was found shot dead near a village water tank in Non Thong Village, Dan Chang Subdistrict. Police forensic investigators examined the scene on February 18, collecting evidence and analyzing bullet trajectories and gunshot residue. Their investigation conclusively pointed to a suicide. The victim was shot once in the right temple with a short-barreled .38 caliber weapon, with a matching shell casing found near the body. A suicide note was discovered, with the deceased stating 'I reserve revenge for all lifetimes.' After forensic evidence and the letter were reviewed, relatives began to understand this was a suicide, not a murder. Investigators believe the motive was likely stress from pending legal complaints about election law violations. The case remains under investigation, with police planning to interview involved parties to understand the full context of the potential motivations.