Police picture of the scene.

 

On the morning of December 4, unidentified assailants fired gunshots at the glass windows of the Wang Tako Subdistrict Administrative Organisation (SAO) office in Mueang District, Nakhon Pathom. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported. Authorities suspect the incident may have been the reckless act of local youths.

 

At approximately 08:30 Pol. Lt. Krittanai Ngenyuang of the Nakhon Pathom Police Station was informed by SAO staff about gunfire targeting the office building. Senior officers, including Pol. Col. Phupon Thapcharoen, Superintendent of Nakhon Pathom Police Station, and forensic investigators from Division 7, arrived at the scene to assess the situation.

 

The SAO office is a two-story building with glass windows looking over a rear boundary fence. Bullet holes were found in the rear windows of the offices for the education planning division, the director of public health, and the general administrative office. While the glass was shattered, no significant property damage occurred apart from the broken windows, and no injuries were reported.

 

According to the office’s security guard, gunshots were heard twice during the night, spaced about 5 minutes apart. Due to poor visibility, the guard initially dismissed the sounds as fireworks and did not investigate further. It was only in the morning when SAO staff discovered the shattered windows and alerted the authorities.

 

Mr. Jaroon Darasom, head of the Wang Tako SAO, expressed his belief that the incident was likely caused by a group of mischievous youths. “I have no personal conflicts with anyone, so this might be the result of youthful recklessness,” he stated. He also emphasised the need to install CCTV cameras to prevent similar incidents in the future and urged the police to apprehend those responsible.

 

Pol. Col. Phupon Thapcharoen speculated that the damage was caused by stray bullets, leading to multiple impact points. While the motive remains unclear, initial investigations suggest it may have been an act of vandalism by local youth.

 

Police are reviewing nearby CCTV footage from neighbouring premises, to identify the culprits and bring them to justice.

 

-- 2024-12-05

 

 

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

Authorities suspect the incident may have been the reckless act of local youths.

Ohh well boys will be boys I suppose ...............LOL

9 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

Ohh well boys will be boys I suppose ...............LOL

 

I guess air rifles and tin cans just don't do it anymore...  😬