Crime Gunman Fires Shots into the Air and Takes Hostage in Bangkok

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Pictures courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A dramatic hostage situation unfolded in the heart of Bangkok on the morning of 15 May, after a man fired several gunshots into the air and held a hostage inside a residential property in the Bangkok Noi district. The elite Arintharat special operations police unit has been deployed, and negotiations are currently underway.

 

At approximately 09:45, officers from Bangkok Noi Police Station responded to reports of gunfire in Soi Wat Lakkorn Tham, Ban Chang Lo sub-district. Upon arrival, police discovered that a 31-year-old man, identified as Mr. Tae, had entered a local community in search of his girlfriend. When he was unable to locate her, he became agitated and began firing shots into the air, sparking panic among residents.

 

Witnesses reported that the suspect was intoxicated and in an unstable emotional state. After discharging his weapon six times, he reportedly took a hostage inside a nearby home. Local police swiftly sealed off the area and began negotiations to de-escalate the situation.

 

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom arrived on the scene to oversee the operation. Initial efforts by officers to negotiate with the suspect were met with resistance, as he fired shots in the direction of police personnel. No injuries were reported at that stage.

Authorities confirmed that the suspect remained uncooperative and showed no willingness to surrender. As a precaution, the Arintharat special response unit was dispatched to assist with the ongoing standoff.

 

Police have successfully evacuated other residents from the immediate vicinity and are continuing attempts to resolve the situation peacefully.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-15.

 

 

 

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Arintharat Police Surround House as ‘Tae Wat Yang’ Goes on Drug-Fuelled Shooting Rampage in Bangkok

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Police have identified the gunman, as 31-year-old Tae Wat Yang, who is holed up in a two-storey mixed concrete and wooden house located within a densely packed residential community behind Wat Lokorntham temple.

 

According to reports, the man had been behaving erratically since early morning, shouting incoherently and brandishing a firearm. Concerned neighbours alerted the police after he attempted to force entry into nearby homes.

 

Initial police efforts to approach him were met with gunfire. Fortunately, no officers or residents were injured. Authorities confirmed that four individuals were inside the house at the time but had barricaded themselves on the upper floor and were not taken hostage. The suspect remained on the lower floor, alone and armed.

 

Tae’s wife, identified only as Jai, informed police that the man had not slept for four days and had been abusing drugs. She said the couple had been arguing continuously over paranoid suspicions that she was being unfaithful. “He hasn’t slept in days and has been using drugs. That’s why he’s hallucinating and acting like this,” she told officers while en route to collect their child from school.

 

Neighbours corroborated her account, stating that Tae had a history of drug abuse and was known to possess a firearm. One resident, Mr. Noi, said: “No one dared to confront him. He’s dangerous. He uses drugs daily and hasn’t slept in almost a week.”

 

The elite Arintharat special operations unit, along with officers from the Metropolitan Police Bureau and Bang Khun Non station, has cordoned off the area. Police General Siam Boonsom is personally commanding the operation at the scene.

 

As of 11:30, two hours after the siege began, the suspect remained barricaded inside, still armed and agitated. Officers are continuing negotiations in an attempt to resolve the standoff peacefully.

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-15.

 

 

 

 

 

[Woke to Sounds]

21 minutes ago, Georgealbert said:

He uses drugs daily and hasn’t slept in almost a week.”

 

Must be some hellacious hallucinations  😂

[FritsSikkink]

Just shoot him.

[hotchilli]

54 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Just shoot him.

Or get is mother....

[black tabby12345]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

Just shoot him.

The most time  cost saving solution.

A hole on that scumbag's head, and it spares all of the police workload otherwise imposed.

[Bert got kinky]

1 hour ago, FritsSikkink said:

Just shoot him.

 

He's wearing two Buddha amulets, bullets would just bounce of his body.

 

 

 

[save the frogs]

not sleeping for 4 days will do serious brain damage. 

 

I am in a very bad mood when I don't sleep well. 

 

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Armed Standoff in Bangkok: Drug-Addled Man Holds Police at Bay Amid Ongoing Negotiations

 

Drone image courtesy of Amarin.

 

An intense standoff unfolded today in Bangkok’s Isaraphap 41 area after a heavily armed man, identified as 31-year-old Natthawat “Tae”, barricaded himself in a residence and engaged in a tense confrontation with police.

 

The incident began after Tae, reportedly under the influence of drugs and suffering from extreme sleep deprivation, fired at police officers who were attempting to apprehend him. Authorities have since deployed a large-scale containment operation, including aerial surveillance and loudspeaker-equipped drones in an effort to de-escalate the situation.

 

Drone footage released by police shows Tae exiting his house at one point, visibly armed with a pistol of unknown make and calibre. He was later seen retrieving a screwdriver and a two-foot-long machete, before retreating into the property. At one stage, he wrapped the pistol in cloth to conceal it, took out a mobile phone and began photographing the police cordon, all while reportedly watching a live-stream of himself on a local news channel.

 

Authorities have confirmed that the suspect is now alone inside the house, which belongs to a relative. All other occupants have been allowed to leave the property. Neighbours have also been evacuated from the area, and police have sealed off the premises, preventing any further entry.

 

Police stated that a friend of the suspect revealed the man had assembled an improvised explosive device using explosive powder extracted from bird-scarer firecrackers. The makeshift bomb is said to be bundled together and ready to be detonated at any time. Given that the suspect is also armed with both a firearm and a knife, officers are exercising extreme caution and allowing time for the individual to calm down.

 

Negotiations have included members of Tae’s family, brought in to persuade him to surrender. His wife revealed that the couple had been arguing for four days prior, with Tae staying awake for nearly a week due to ongoing drug abuse, leading to increasingly erratic and paranoid behaviour. She disclosed that the most recent altercation stemmed from Tae’s delusions that she was being unfaithful.

 

Tae’s father, who has been estranged from him since the age of 12, confirmed that his son has a long history of drug involvement and domestic violence. In a chilling remark, the father expressed no objection to potential lethal force by police, stating:

 

“Even though he is my blood, if he breaks the law and endangers others, he must face the consequences. I won’t contest it, I’m not even sure he’s my real son, given the chaos in our family.”

 

The home where Tae has taken refuge is described as a two-storey half-wood, half-concrete structure, tightly surrounded by other homes. Police have cordoned off nearby areas, including Wat Lakhon Tham alley and Isaraphap Soi 44, due to multiple access points that could be used for escape.

 

Tae remains holed up inside the residence. Law enforcement officers and crisis negotiators continue efforts to bring the situation to a peaceful resolution. The public has been warned to avoid the area, and authorities remain on high alert due to the suspect’s unpredictable behaviour and heavy armament.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Amarin 2025-05-15.

 

 

 

 

[off road pat]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Or get is mother....

Good one, !! I appreciate the sarcasm ! only people that have been here long enough get it !

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Elite Police Prepare Rubber Bullets and Tear Gas to Subdue Armed Suspect in Bangkok Standoff

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Police have escalated their response to an ongoing standoff in Bangkok’s Noi district, with the elite Arintharat special operations unit preparing to use rubber bullets and tear gas to subdue an armed man who has been resisting negotiations for over eight hours.

 

The suspect, identified as Natthawat, also known as “Tae Wat Yang”, has been barricaded in a residential area behind Wat Lakhon Tham since early morning, reportedly firing shots and acting erratically. Despite hours of negotiation involving police, family members, and a Buddhist monk, efforts to resolve the situation peacefully have thus far failed.

 

At approximately 17:00, authorities deployed additional officers to the scene and prepared crowd control equipment, including non-lethal ammunition and tear gas launchers, should tactical intervention become necessary. The area has been completely sealed off, with police urging the public to stay away for their own safety.

 

The atmosphere remains tense as officers reinforce security around the perimeter and prepare for all possible outcomes. Authorities continue to prioritise negotiation but have indicated that decisive action will be taken if the suspect poses an imminent threat to officers or civilians.

 

Residents have been evacuated from nearby homes, and emergency response teams are on standby. Police have promised to provide updates as the situation develops.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-05-15.

 

 

 

 

[ujayujay]

Yabaa daba doooooooo🤪🤫🤣

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Arintharat Commandos Storm House to Arrest ‘Tae Wat Yang’ After 17-Hour Stand-Off

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Police have successfully apprehended Natthawat, widely known as “Tae Wat Yang”, in the early hours of the morning of 16 May, following a tense 17-hour stand-off at his residence in Bangkok’s Bang Khun Si district.

 

The arrest operation was led by Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, alongside Metropolitan Police Commissioner Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom and Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Nopphasin Poolsawat. Officers from the elite Arintharat 26 commando unit were deployed on-site.

 

At approximately 00:15, officers fired a single round at the front door before gaining entry into the house. Inside, Natthawat was found in an exhausted state and was immediately taken into custody and transferred to Bang Khun Non Police Station.

 

Lt. Gen. Samran stated that the extended operation time was necessary due to the suspect being armed and engaging in gunfire with police officers during the initial standoff. The drawn-out negotiations aimed to wear down the suspect’s resistance and avoid escalation.

 

“The operation was carried out according to tactical procedures. After the prolonged stand-off, we entered using minimum force and were able to apprehend the suspect without further incident,” he said.

 

Authorities confirmed that Natthawat will be tested for drug use, with further legal action to follow pending the results. Initially, he faces two serious charges: attempted murder of a law enforcement officer and illegal possession of a firearm. Additional charges related to narcotics will be considered once test results are confirmed.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-16.