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Police surround armed man refusing to surrender in Nonthaburi condo

An armed man caused a disturbance outside a condominium in Nonthaburi's Rattanathibet district, leading police to close a major road and surround the area. Despite ongoing negotiations, the man has refused to put down his weapon or surrender. Authorities continue to maintain a perimeter while waiting for a peaceful resolution.

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Breaking news: An armed, agitated man was reported in front of a condominium in the Rattanathibet area of Nonthaburi province on the evening of October 8, 2024. Police closed the inbound Rattanathibet road before the old Phra Nang Klao Bridge and deployed a special operations unit. Officers have been negotiating with the man to lay down his weapon, but he has refused to surrender, prompting authorities to seal off the surrounding area.

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