Police Officer Killed in Ambush Attack at New Sai Buri Police Station; Authorities Launch Manhunt
A police officer was killed in a gun ambush at Sai Buri Police Station in Pattani province on May 22. Authorities are hunting unknown gunmen who opened fire before fleeing the scene.
A police officer has been killed following an ambush attack by unknown assailants at the new Sai Buri Police Station. At approximately 18:40 on May 22, 2569, gunmen of unknown number fired on police officers stationed at the facility in tambon Tabing, Sai Buri district, Pattani province, using firearms of unidentified type and caliber. Police Officer Nattawut Suratdet sustained critical injuries and was rushed to Somdet Phra Yupracha Hospital in Sai Buri, where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. Officers immediately returned fire, causing the assailants to retreat and flee the scene. Authorities have secured the area, collected evidence, and launched an urgent investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible. The Internal Security Command Region 4 is appealing to the public for assistance. Anyone with information or leads about the incident is urged to contact the Region 4 Command Center hotline at 1341 or report to local task force units available 24 hours a day to help maintain safety in the area.
