Man Shot Dead on Way to Rubber Plantation in Nakhon Si Thammarat

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A 52-year-old rubber farmer was gunned down while riding his motorcycle to work early in the morning. Police believe the murder may have been linked to a personal dispute, as the victim was known for his outspoken nature.

The fatal shooting occurred at the entrance to a rubber plantation in Ban Ao Sri Muang, Village 5, Tambon Na Mo Bun, Chulabhorn District. Police Lieutenant Hassan Wongmatthong, an investigator from Chulabhorn Police Station, received the report and immediately informed his superiors. Police Colonel Thanaphon Yaowaphak, the district police chief, along with forensic officers and rescue workers from the Tai Tek Tung Foundation, were dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, authorities found the lifeless body of Mr. Wiroj, 52, sprawled across his red-and-black Honda Wave motorcycle (registration from Nakhon Si Thammarat). He had suffered a close-range shotgun blast to the chest, leaving him with severe wounds and a pool of blood beneath him.

Forensic specialists were called in to examine the crime scene, searching for clues and physical evidence that could lead to the shooter’s identity.

According to preliminary investigations, Mr. Wiroj had been on his usual morning ride to tap rubber when an unidentified assailant ambushed him. The killer fired at point-blank range, causing both the victim and his motorcycle to collapse on the roadside, before fleeing the scene.

While the exact motive remains unclear, initial reports suggest that Mr. Wiroj was known for being blunt and outspoken, which may have caused friction with people in his village. Police are currently investigating whether a personal dispute led to the targeted attack.

Authorities have conducted a post-mortem examination and are working with forensic teams to gather crucial evidence. The police have vowed to track down the gunman and bring him to justice.

-- 2025-03-16