Crime Family Feud Turns Violent: Gunfire Erupts in Samut Prakan Leaving Four Injured

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A long-standing family dispute erupted into a violent confrontation in Samut Prakan’s Phra Pradaeng District on the night of 10 July, leaving four men injured, one by gunshot and three others with various wounds from a brutal assault.

 

Police from Samrong Tai Station were alerted at around 21:00 to a violent altercation involving firearms in Soi Wat Bang Ya Phraek, Khlong Bon Community, Pu Chao Saming Phrai Road. Officers, accompanied by emergency responders from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation, responded to the scene.

 

At the location, officers found a blood-stained alley and large pools of blood near a small wooden house. However, the injured had already been taken to local hospitals. The victims were identified as:

 

• Mr. Watchara (alias Daeng), 46, the younger cousin, who suffered a gunshot wound to the left thigh.

 

• Mr. Parin (alias Phet), 28, the older cousin, who sustained facial and bodily injuries from a group assault.

 

• Mr. Natdanai (alias Pai), 27, a friend of Phet, who was struck with a blunt object, causing a head injury and severe bruising.

 

• Mr. Anusorn (alias Nu), 27, another friend of Phet and the alleged shooter, who was injured with a torn eyelid after being attacked by Daeng’s group.

 

Police quickly launched an investigation and arrested Mr. Anusorn, who was found in possession of a 9mm pistol with 13 bullets, two of which had been fired. The weapon was legally registered in his name. He has been charged with three offences:

 

1. Causing grievous bodily harm.

2. Carrying a firearm in a public place without a valid reason.

3. Discharging a firearm in a public area without justification.

 

According to police, the violence stemmed from a month-long domestic conflict. Mr. Parin (Phet) and his girlfriend, Ms. Jiraporn (alias Boom), had been living in the home where the incident occurred. Roughly a month prior, Mr. Watchara (Daeng), the younger cousin, moved into the same house, leading to frequent verbal disputes.

 

On the evening, Mr. Phet and his girlfriend attempted to move out. Upon learning this, Mr. Daeng allegedly assembled a group of 6–7 men and waited in ambush. As Phet, Boom and their friend Pai were loading their belongings, the group attacked them.

 

Fleeing the assault, Mr. Phet called his friend Mr. Anusorn (Nu) for help. Nu arrived on a motorcycle and entered the alley on foot but was confronted by Daeng’s group, prompting him to fire two shots as he fled the scene. He then returned home to hide the weapon.

 

However, the attackers pursued him to his residence and beat him before fleeing. Shortly thereafter, police arrived and took Mr. Anusorn into custody.

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation to determine whether further charges or arrests are warranted.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-12

 

 

 

[JimHuaHin]

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