Police Arrest Top Gunman in Sugarcane Field Shooting

Police arrested a top-ranked gunman in a sugarcane field in Kanchanaburi on July 27 in connection with a shooting that erupted outside an entertainment venue after a long-standing feud. Nakarin, 34, was accused of attempted murder, illegal weapons possession, and firing a gun in a populated area. He was the 143rd most-wanted fugitive on the national police wanted list.

The incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute between two groups. On the night of December 27, 2568, both sides, each with about six members, ended up at the same entertainment venue on Saengchuto Road in Muang Kanchanaburi and sat near each other. Tensions ran high as members stared at each other, but no violence occurred inside.

When the venue closed, both groups left separately. As they reached a hotel parking area, Nakarin's group leader approached Chalathit's group and fired first, claiming the rival group had drawn weapons. An intense gun battle ensued between the two groups. Phuwadet, the victim, was shot and injured while Chalathit's group fled. After gathering evidence and obtaining arrest warrants, police tracked down and arrested Nakarin at a sugarcane field. During interrogation, he confessed to the charges before being transferred to Muang Kanchanaburi police station for further legal proceedings.