Narathiwat mayor fatally gunned down at garment factory

[snoop1130]

 

In a shocking daylight assassination, the popular two-time mayor of the Rueso subdistrict in the southern province of Narathiwat was brutally shot dead at his garment factory.

 

The 55 year old mayor, Wichet Thaithongnum, known by locals as Mayor Arm, was gunned down by a group of men wielding war weapons in an audacious attack that has left the community reeling.

 

The deadly assault unfolded at 11.40am today, November 7, at the Hand-in-Hand factory in Yalaebor Village. According to the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Region 4, four armed assailants arrived on two motorcycles, making a beeline for the factory’s meeting room.

 

Wichet, who was engaged in discussions with Nuree Dewadalae, chairperson of the factory’s community enterprise, had no time to react as the gunmen opened fire, instantly ending his life. After the brutal attack, the assailants fled the scene.

 

Known for his dedication to local economic growth, Wichet was a highly respected figure, not only serving as mayor but also as chairperson of the Narathiwat Sports Association. His factory, the Hand-in-Hand garment enterprise, was a beacon of hope for the community, creating jobs and income for residents.

 

The factory regularly hosted study trips, showcasing its community-driven enterprise model. The compound even included local shops, furthering Wichet’s vision for community prosperity.

 

Local police are investigating the motive behind the attack, which has cast a shadow over the once-thriving factory. The incident has left locals in shock, mourning the loss of a man who had dedicated his life to the betterment of his community.

 

As police work to bring the perpetrators to justice, questions remain about the forces behind this violent act against a beloved community leader, reported Bangkok Post.

 

By Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-07

 

 

[NickyLouie]

Dangerous area of Thailand for sure.

 

***Muslim territory 

[Mr Meeseeks]

5 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

Dangerous area of Thailand for sure.

 

***Muslim territory 

 

Made more dangerous by the (in)actions of this current government in delivering justice to the families of the victims of the Tak Bai massacre.

 

Worth bearing in mind, it all kicked off during Thaksin's first term in office. 

[BangkokReady]

31 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Known for his dedication to local economic growth, Wichet was a highly respected figure, not only serving as mayor but also as chairperson of the Narathiwat Sports Association.

 

I would hazard a guess that he wasn't corruptible, so he had to go.  😓

[cdnvic]

Off topic post and replies removed.

[MarcelV]

Thoughts and prayers go out to the victim. May Allah grant him Jannah.

 

Edited yesterday at 05:30 PM by cdnvic
Removed non-English text

[hotchilli]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

In a shocking daylight assassination, the popular two-time mayor of the Rueso subdistrict in the southern province of Narathiwat was brutally shot dead at his garment factory

Not so popular with everyone

[RichardColeman]

Probably just converted to christianity 

[proton]

17 hours ago, MarcelV said:

Thoughts and prayers go out to the victim. May Allah grant him Jannah.

 

 

There is no Allah, but there IS a continuing murderous Islamic Jihad in the south.

Edited 10 hours ago by proton

[HammerGuy]

21 hours ago, NickyLouie said:

Dangerous area of Thailand for sure.

 

***Muslim territory 

Met a lovely girl on the bus 20 year ago while heading to the border at satun, She asked me if would like to go back to her house, I politely declined & carried on to langkawi 

[MarcelV]

2 hours ago, proton said:

 

There is no Allah, but there IS a continuing murderous Islamic Jihad in the south.

And I love it.

Keeps people like you away from here.

[proton]

4 hours ago, MarcelV said:

And I love it.

Keeps people like you away from here.

 

Keeps a lot of people dead as well, stay away from Islam, it's not your friend.

[MarcelV]

56 minutes ago, proton said:

 

Keeps a lot of people dead as well, stay away from Islam, it's not your friend.

Masha Allah. You have no idea.

[proton]

3 minutes ago, MarcelV said:

Masha Allah. You have no idea.

 

I know Islam inside out pal, nothing good comes from it because it's founder was a killer, a thief, slave owner, rapist and child abuser. According to islamic scripture. He was also a self confessed terrorist, polygamist and liar.

[still kicking]

7 hours ago, proton said:

 

There is no Allah, but there IS a continuing murderous Islamic Jihad in the south.

There is no Buddha or Crist either 

[MarcelV]

5 minutes ago, proton said:

 

I know Islam inside out pal, nothing good comes from it because it's founder was a killer, a thief, slave owner, rapist and child abuser. According to islamic scripture. He was also a self confessed terrorist, polygamist and liar.

What does it matter what the founder of Islam was like?

It is about the people who are living now. Are they good people or not? And, yes, just like with non-muslims, most are good, kind-hearted people.

I live in Changwat Narathiwat and have only had good experiences with the locals in all my 8 years of living here.

[proton]

47 minutes ago, MarcelV said:

What does it matter what the founder of Islam was like?

It is about the people who are living now. Are they good people or not? And, yes, just like with non-muslims, most are good, kind-hearted people.

I live in Changwat Narathiwat and have only had good experiences with the locals in all my 8 years of living here.

 

Some are good in spite of Islam, not because of it. The life that the fake prophet led is of primary importance as they consider him the perfect man and so follow his example, that example is immoral, violent and oppressive.

No matter how many good muslims there are does not alter any of the evil in the Quran any more than good Nazis or communists justified or changed what they believed in. Islam is supremacist, intolerant and always potentially violent, there may be moderate muslims, there is no moderate Islam. 

[proton]

1 hour ago, still kicking said:

There is no Buddha or Crist either 

 

There certainly were both of these historical people, as there was the fake prophet. Muhammad.