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A fresh act of violence has rocked the province of Yala, as a husband and wife were gunned down outside their home in the Raman district on the evening of 17 May. Authorities are investigating whether the fatal shooting was driven by a personal vendetta or part of a wider attempt to destabilise the area.

 

The incident occurred at around 19:30 in Moo 2, Jakwa Subdistrict, Raman District. Upon receiving reports of a shooting, police, military personnel, and internal security officials rushed to the scene.

 

They discovered the lifeless body of Mr. Buraeheng, 48, lying face down in front of his house. His wife, Ms. Sitimaliyeh, 46, was critically injured and rushed to hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

 

Initial findings suggest the couple had been sitting outside their home when unidentified gunmen approached and opened fire before fleeing the scene. Authorities are working to determine whether the attack stemmed from a personal conflict or was part of a broader campaign of violence by insurgent elements in the region.

 

The police collected forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses as the investigation continues.

 

Southern Thailand, particularly the provinces of Yala, Pattani, and Narathiwat, has long experienced unrest linked to separatist movements, though personal disputes are also a common cause of violent incidents.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khaosod 2025-05-19.

 

 

 

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