Crime Shooting in Tak Bai, 3 Dead, Including 9 Year Old Girl

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khoasod 

 

A mass shooting in the south has left three people dead and two others seriously injured after gunmen opened fire on a family home in Tak Bai district, Narathiwat province.

 

The attack occurred at approximately 19:40 on 2 May, in Village 5 of Khosit subdistrict. Police Lieutenant Wathana Thurarat, the investigating officer at Tak Bai Police Station, confirmed the incident and said a team of officers had been dispatched to the scene immediately upon receiving the emergency report.

 

Initial findings reveal that three people were killed in the assault:

 

• Mr. Dam Chankhong, 46

• Miss Sasita Chankhong, 9

• Mr. Daeng Tunasuk, 70

 

Two other victims, Mr. Chao Chankhong, 44, and Mr. Phakinee Rangsao, 29, sustained critical injuries. They were initially treated at Tak Bai Hospital before being transferred to Narathiwat Hospital for further care.

 

According to early investigations, the victims were reportedly sitting together at home, watching content on their phones when unidentified assailants arrived on three motorbikes and opened fire using an unknown type and calibre of firearm. The motive and identity of the attackers remain unclear.

 

Authorities have stated that forensic experts will revisit the scene on the morning of 3 May, to collect further evidence and assist in the ongoing investigation.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-03.

 

 

 

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Motive?