Man Shoots Rival Dead Over Old Grudge in Phatthalung
A 42-year-old man fatally shot his longtime rival on a Phatthalung road on July 23, citing revenge for an earlier stabbing incident that left him hospitalized.
A 42-year-old man shot and killed a former rival on a road in Phatthalung province on July 23, 2025, over a long-standing dispute. Police Deputy Superintendent Thaveewat Mingtong of Koh Nangkham Station received reports of a shooting on the Koh Mak–Pak Phayon road in Pak Phayon district at 6:00 PM. Officers found the body of Somma-ae, 46, lying near a white Honda motorcycle, with a gunshot wound to the neck from a 12-gauge shotgun—a single shot that created nine distinct wounds. A long blade was also recovered from the scene.
Investigation revealed that the victim, Somma-ae, was leaving a rubber plantation on his motorcycle when he encountered Suriya (also called Ae), 42, who was following him in a vehicle. The victim challenged Ae, "What do you want from me now?" and reached for a knife at his waist. Ae then drew a shotgun and fired once, killing him instantly.
Ae surrendered to police at Koh Nangkham Station, explaining that he had harbored anger and resentment for a long time. Earlier in the year, Somma-ae had stabbed him during a quarrel, leaving him hospitalized for several days. Although local elders had helped mediate a reconciliation, the victim continued to provoke him, keeping the grudge alive. When the opportunity arose, Ae acted on his revenge.
Police detained Ae for questioning and recovered the shotgun used in the shooting. He faces charges of intentional murder and illegal possession of a firearm in public.
