Paramilitary Ranger Shot Dead in Narathiwat Ambush
A paramilitary ranger was shot dead in an apparent ambush while on leave in Narathiwat's Su-ngai Padi district on November 4. Sergeant Major Amphon Yaowadam of the 4810th Ranger Company was attacked while driving his pickup truck near his wife's home in Riko subdistrict. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt for the unknown gunmen.
A paramilitary ranger was shot dead while on leave returning home. Authorities are hunting the perpetrators. At approximately 19:10 on November 4, 2026, media reported that unknown assailants ambushed and shot a paramilitary ranger, killing one. The incident occurred in Ban Kampong Buena, Moo 6, Riko Subdistrict, Su-ngai Padi District, Narathiwat Province. The deceased was initially identified as Sergeant Major Amphon Yaowadam, attached to the 4810th Ranger Company, 48th Special Task Force Ranger Department. The victim was a native of Phatthalung Province and had a wife in the Riko Subdistrict area. On the day of the incident, he was on leave and traveling to rest with his family. At the scene, a grey double-cab pickup truck was found parked by the roadside. The driver's side window and cab windows showed signs of being shot and shattered. The victim's body was found lying in a pool of blood beside the vehicle. Additionally, bullet casings and bullets were found scattered on the road surface and collected as evidence. From the preliminary assessment by officials, it is believed the perpetrators likely lay in wait by the roadside in a dark spot, or had been tracking the victim's behavior and movements. When the opportunity arose as the victim drove past, they opened fire, causing his death. Currently, police, administrative officials, and military forces have jointly cordoned off the scene to conduct an urgent search and investigation. The true cause is still under investigation.
