Father & Two-Year-Old Daughter Shot by Neighbour in Suspected Revenge Attack

[Georgealbert]

 

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A father and his two-year-old daughter were shot and injured by their neighbour in what is suspected to be a revenge attack stemming from a decades-old feud. The incident occurred in Kamphaeng Saen District, Nakhon Pathom Province, on the evening of 21 February.

 

According to police reports, at approximately 19:45, officers at Kamphaeng Saen Police Station received a report from Kamphaeng Saen Hospital regarding two individuals suffering from gunshot wounds. Upon arrival, officers found Mr. Thanasak 39, with a gunshot wound to his right side, which had exited through his back. His daughter, Nadha aged two, had sustained a gunshot wound near her right eye. She was later transferred to Nakhon Pathom Hospital for further treatment.

 

Police officers, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Phongphan Wongmanithet, Provincial Police Chief, along with forensic teams, proceeded to the crime scene. The incident took place in front of Mr. Thanasak’s single-storey home. A blue-and-white Yamaha Fino motorcycle, which Mr. Thanasak had been riding with his daughter, was found with bloodstains on its seat and the surrounding area. Despite his injuries, Mr. Thanasak had managed to ride his motorcycle approximately 30 metres back to his house before being taken to hospital.

 

Following initial investigations, police identified the suspect as Mr. Eka-Oran 43, who lives just 30 metres from the victims. At around 00:30 on 22 February, officers arrested Mr. Eka-Oran and took him to Kamphaeng Saen Police Station for questioning. The suspect later led police to an area near Khao Sapai Raeng Temple in Tha Maka District, Kanchanaburi Province, where he claimed to have discarded the firearm used in the attack. However, the weapon, a .38 calibre handgun, was not recovered.

 

During interrogation, Mr. Eka-Oran admitted to shooting Mr. Thanasak but claimed it was an act of self-defence. He alleged that Mr. Thanasak had passed by his house on a motorcycle, shouted insults at him, and later turned back, leading him to believe he was about to be attacked. In response, he fired his gun in what he described as an attempt to protect himself, unaware that the victim’s young daughter was also on the motorcycle. Following the shooting, he fled the scene in a black Toyota Vigo pickup truck.

 

Reports suggest that the shooting may be linked to an incident 20 years ago in which Mr. Thanasak allegedly shot and killed the suspect’s father. Mr. Thanasak had served a prison sentence and had been released several years ago. Authorities are investigating whether the attack was premeditated revenge.

 

Local residents reported hearing five gunshots but were initially too afraid to check the scene. It was only later, after the gunfire ceased that neighbours emerged and saw emergency responders taking the injured victims to hospital.

Police continue to investigate the incident, with further questioning of all involved parties expected before formal charges are filed.

 

 

-- 2025-02-23