A violent confrontation erupted between a police officer and a restaurant owner in Udon Thani, resulting in both men sustaining serious injuries. The incident, which involved a gun and knife duel, occurred near a convenience store in the Non Sung Subdistrict on the evening of yesterday, March 30. The dispute reportedly began when the officer parked his vehicle in front of the restaurant, provoking the owner to brandish a knife.

 

Upon arrival at the scene, police discovered a pickup truck with flat tyres from gunfire and a pool of blood. The injured individuals were immediately transported to Udon Thani Hospital.

 

The 55 year old police officer, Tanongsak, suffered multiple stab wounds to his torso. Meanwhile, the 71 year old restaurant owner, Sonthichai, was shot several times.

 

According to eyewitnesses, the argument escalated when Sonthichai asked Tanongsak to move his vehicle. The refusal led to a verbal altercation and, subsequently, a physical fight. During the clash, Tanongsak fired 4 to 5 shots, while Sonthichai responded with relentless stabbing. The police secured the scene, collecting forensic evidence, including the knife and firearm involved, along with bullet casings.

A volunteer rescue worker, Atthiwat Woraphat, reported that upon their team’s arrival, they found two individuals in critical condition—one shot and lying on the footpath, the other stabbed and bleeding on the road. A noodle vendor at the scene recounted hearing gunfire but was unaware of the argument’s cause.

 

Krapsorn, Sonthichai’s wife, recalled hearing gunshots and being informed by her son, unaware of the altercation’s origin. She later found her husband injured from the shooting. Police believe the two men were acquainted but are still investigating the motive behind the incident.

 

Deputy Police Chief Chakaj Thiemwong confirmed that the two injured parties were Tanongsak, a police officer from the Non Sung Police Station, and Sonthichai, a local. He mentioned that Sonthichai had closed his restaurant that day and was drinking in front of the establishment when the officer arrived and parked his vehicle on the street, potentially triggering the dispute. Seven 9mm bullet casings from the officer’s service weapon were found at the scene, reported KhaoSod.

 

Both men are currently undergoing treatment at Udon Thani Hospital Centre, and police are conducting further investigations to determine the exact cause of the altercation.

 

by Nattapong Westwood 

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-04-01

 

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8 minutes ago, webfact said:

According to eyewitnesses, the argument escalated when Sonthichai asked Tanongsak to move his vehicle. The refusal led to a verbal altercation and, subsequently, a physical fight. During the clash, Tanongsak fired 4 to 5 shots, while Sonthichai responded with relentless stabbing.

the lack of respect and disdain shown towards a figure of authority speaks volumes of a much deeper issue here.

 

what a pair of absolute clowns though. another example of foreigners ruining the image of thailand.

Too funny ...

 

I was thinking the vendor didn't want customer parking blocked, but he wasn't open for business.   Think something a little deeper going on between the 2.   Agree with the above, lack of respect for an official, unless of course, the official (PoPo) instigated the confrontation.

 

This part isn't making any sense ... "discovered a pickup truck with flat tyres from gunfire", assuming that was the vehicle in question, asked to be moved.

Was the Cop in uniform? 

40 minutes ago, webfact said:

Police believe the two men were acquainted but are still investigating the motive behind the incident.

A lovers tiff 

 

He attacked a policeman. Deport him. Oh, wait......

4 hours ago, webfact said:

According to eyewitnesses, the argument escalated when Sonthichai asked Tanongsak to move his vehicle. The refusal led to a verbal altercation and, subsequently, a physical fight. During the clash, Tanongsak fired 4 to 5 shots, while Sonthichai responded with relentless stabbing.

Temper temper... 

When I moved to Thailand 20 years ago, I naively thought it was a peaceful country... today I know... it's the opposite.

I've had it with the motorbike, you can't park there, go away, even though public road and no lines or red curbs, but at end of day just not worth the argument, they act with immunity that they own the road, some of them even put a traffic cone, the only thing worse is when they corner off some part of the road and start charging 20baht to park the bike, on the same public roads. 

The cop needs a refresher course on firing guns, 7 shots fired and the guy is still alive?  Amazing!

You can’t make this stuff up unbelievable these cops act like babies with guns TIT

Respect for the 71 years old restaurant owner, been shoot many times but still hold the knife

6 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

The cop needs a refresher course on firing guns, 7 shots fired and the guy is still alive?  Amazing!

I think he also hit his own tires.

1 hour ago, fredwiggy said:

I think he also hit his own tires.

Same he wasn't pointing in the direction of his own head !    But wait....maybe he was !!

I heard the policeman sat on the restaurant owner's steps!

15 hours ago, stoner said:

the lack of respect and disdain shown towards a figure of authority speaks volumes of a much deeper issue here.

 

what a pair of absolute clowns though. another example of foreigners ruining the image of thailand.

What foreigner?

6 hours ago, still kicking said:

What foreigner?

 

Yes.