Armed Standoff in Nonthaburi After Man Shot by Relative
Armed man shot his relative after a water tap dispute in Nonthaburi, leaving the victim with a bullet wound through his shoulder; police cordoned the house after the suspect fled upon their arrival.
A special operations team was forced to cordon off a house in Nonthaburi after a 30-year-old man was shot through the back by a relative who barricaded himself inside with a firearm and refused to let anyone help the victim. The shooter's mother revealed the incident began over a broken water tap, and she had to chain the door to confine her son after he was shot.
At 6 p.m. on September 2, Supachai Srisak, commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, ordered armed response units and investigation teams to the scene in Bang Talat subdistrict, Pak Kret district, after Ratanathibeset Police Station received a report of a shooting. The victim, identified as Krisada, 30, remained trapped inside while the gunman blocked entry.
At the scene, armed officers cordoned the area and discovered Krisada had been shot in the right shoulder with the bullet exiting through his back, suffering serious wounds. After clearing the perimeter and finding no gunman, rescue workers provided first aid before transporting him to Chon Phradu Hospital in Pak Kret. The shooter, identified as Natthawut, 35, a grandson of Sulaini, 57, fled when he saw armed police arrive.
Investigation revealed the incident began when Natthawut arrived angry that Krisada had driven into and broken his water tap. Krisada said he would repair it after finishing business, but Natthawut continued shouting threats including "You must die." When Natthawut smashed Krisada's food cart, Krisada fought back with a knife before retreating inside. Krisada's mother, Chariya, 50, then chained the door after seeing Natthawut had a gun. Despite Krisada's apologies, Natthawut entered the house, retrieved a firearm, and shot through the fence, striking Krisada. As Natthawut tried to reload, Krisada escaped to the back of the house. Krisada's younger brother Attarint, 26, called police for help after witnessing the shooting.
Police are now pursuing Natthawut for legal proceedings. The families had long been estranged due to ongoing disputes.
