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A man was shot and killed while fishing outside his home in Ang Thong province after being approached by assailants who asked for his name. The victim, identified as Mr. Polawat, 31, was hit by gunfire and fell into a canal, where he drowned. The attackers later returned to fire additional rounds at the victim’s home, before fleeing the scene.

 

The incident occurred at approximately 03:00 on 23 February, in Samko district. Police, forensic teams, and emergency responders were dispatched to the scene following reports of gunfire. Upon arrival, authorities discovered bullet casings along the roadside and a fishing rod near the canal. A search team later retrieved Mr. Polawat’s body from the water. He was found wearing a blue short-sleeved t-shirt and black jeans, with a gunshot wound to his left torso. Two methamphetamine pills were discovered in a bag strapped across his chest.

 

Witnesses reported that three men, including the victim, were fishing when two assailants arrived on a motorcycle and inquired about someone named ‘Ball’, the victim’s nickname. Sensing danger, the group attempted to flee. Mr. Polawat, however, was shot and fell into the canal. The gunmen briefly left before returning to fire additional shots near the house before escaping.

 

Another witness, Mr. Jeeranon, 28, recounted that the attackers rode up on a Yamaha Fino motorcycle and opened fire almost immediately. A second witness, Mr. Por, 24, corroborated this, stating that after the initial shooting, the attackers fired several more shots at the house before speeding away.

 

A third individual, Mr. Kai, who was inside the house at the time, suggested the attack may have stemmed from a past conflict that was supposedly resolved but later reignited.

 

Mr. Polawat’s mother, Mrs. Somjit, 61, expressed her shock, stating that she had lost contact with her son some time ago and was unaware of any disputes he may have had.

 

Authorities have identified the suspected assailants, named only as Mr. A, the motorcycle driver and Mr. Mak, the gunman. Investigations are ongoing, and police are actively pursuing the suspects to bring them to justice.

 

-- 2025-02-24

 

Not right at all, but the guy must have made somebody angry.