Chaos broke out at a local night market when two rival gangs of teenagers turned the bustling area into a battleground, wielding knives and firing guns. The incident, which occurred in Buriram province, left one person critically injured, a motorbike stolen, and several market stalls damaged.

 

According to reports, the violence erupted around 17:25 on October 21, when a group of teenagers, who had attended a local event in Ban Nong Hua, clashed at the market. The Facebook video posted by a witness showed the youths chasing and attacking each other with knives and guns, paying no heed to the panic-stricken crowd of shoppers, including crying children.

 

Eyewitnesses described the market as being transformed into a dangerous arena, with stalls destroyed, and merchants and shoppers scrambling for safety. A food stall, in particular, was heavily damaged, as the gang members fought through the market. One man, identified as Banrern, 29, from the Nong Hua area, was severely injured after being slashed in the face.

 

Udom, a 62-year-old market organiser, recounted that the two gangs, from Ban Nong Hua and Ban Hong Kai, had likely harboured tensions during the local kathin festival earlier that day. The groups reportedly agreed to meet and settle their differences in front of the market. In addition to knives, ping-pong bombs, and firearms were used during the brawl, shocking the entire community.

 

Banrern’s mother, Rian, confirmed that her son had been transferred to Buriram Central Hospital in critical condition. She expressed confusion as to how her son, who had not attended the festival, got caught up in the violence. In addition, Banrern’s motorcycle was stolen during the chaos, and the family has filed a police report.

 

Authorities are currently reviewing footage from the incident and working to apprehend those involved in the violence. Police have already identified suspects and are preparing to make arrests in connection with the brawl.

 

Picture and video courtesy of Khaosod.

-- 2024-10-23

 

 

 

 

57 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

two rival gangs of teenagers turned the bustling area into a battleground, wielding knives and firing guns.

 

 Teenagers at it again, idiots.

 

11 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

Police have already identified suspects and are preparing to make arrests in connection with the brawl.

Preparing to make arrests ? Just do it.

Looks to me like about 3 on each gang.