Thai Gang Member Files Police Report After Myanmar-Cambodia Rivals Post Hit Threats
A 17-year-old was shot in the ribs during an attack in Chon Buri involving rival gangs with Myanmar and Cambodian members, police said. The dispute reportedly escalated from an online challenge months ago, with threatening posts appearing o
At 6:00 a.m. on July 13, 2025, Deputy Inspector Kittipoj Iamprapi of Nong Prue Police Station received a report of a quarrel and shooting at an unofficial wooden shelter on Chaiyapruek 2 Lane, Moo 9, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri. He dispatched investigation officers to the scene, where they found evidence of fighting and property damage. The injured victim, a 17-year-old identified as Mr. A (alias), had been shot in the right ribcage and was rushed to hospital; surgeons removed the bullet. The perpetrators fled before police arrived.
Witnesses said that before the shooting, the attackers smashed the victim's motorcycle in front of his room. Local residents filmed the incident but were threatened by the armed assailants to delete the footage and complied out of fear. The perpetrators returned a second time, leading to a brawl that escalated when three gunshots rang out.
An 18-year-old witness, Mr. P (alias), said the injured victim had called him to help a friend called "Wave" after the rival group attacked the house. When he arrived, he found about three to four men and fought with them. The rivals retreated and fired their gun, shooting Nathsit and injuring him. He rushed Nathsit to the hospital.
Wave, 17, told officers that a group of men had broken in using rocks and sticks to destroy his house walls and motorcycle before fleeing. He called Nathsit and a friend for help, but the attackers returned and fired multiple shots, forcing everyone to run for their lives. He later learned Nathsit had been shot. The perpetrators also used a gun to threaten residents and stole a motorcycle.
Wave indicated the conflict may have started months ago through an online social media challenge, escalating into ongoing stalking and harassment. He provided photos of alleged perpetrators and threatening messages as evidence.
Under investigation is information suggesting the conflict involves a group of Myanmar and Cambodian teenagers upset after Cambodian youths gave information to someone known as "Hia Tee." This allegedly led to a previous assault. Later, threatening posts appeared on Facebook announcing they would hunt down and harm Hia Tee. However, police have not yet confirmed this as the true motive.
Hia Tee recently came to Nong Prue Police Station to give a statement, provide details about the dispute between the rival groups, and cooperate with the investigation. He indicated that before the incident, he and his Thai gang had gone to confront the perpetrators at their lodging, which resulted in a physical altercation captured on video.
