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A 45-year-old man has been arrested in Rayong province after going on a shooting spree with a shotgun, firing multiple rounds at a local village headman’s car and even taking aim at a police drone. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities were reported.

 

The incident occurred in the early hours of 30 July on Soi Map Yang Phon 22 in Pluak Daeng district. Police were alerted after the suspect began firing several shotgun rounds.

 

Officers from Pluak Daeng Police Station, led by Pol. Col. Navin Sinthurat, successfully contained the situation and arrested the suspect without further incident. The man, identified only as Mr. Thorn, had barricaded himself in the area while under the influence of alcohol.

 

According to police, Mr. Thorn fired at the car of the village headman, leaving it riddled with bullet holes. When police deployed a drone to monitor the situation from above, the suspect also fired at it, grazing the wing and causing visible paint damage. Officers managed to land the drone safely and proceeded to arrest the man shortly afterwards.

 

Police seized a shotgun and a quantity of ammunition at the scene. Mr. Thorn was taken to Pluak Daeng Police Station for further questioning.

 

Initial investigations revealed that Mr. Thorn had been heavily intoxicated on white liquor prior to the incident. His state of inebriation is believed to have contributed to his erratic and dangerous behaviour.

 

Police are now conducting a full investigation. Charges will be filed in accordance with the relevant laws once the case details are fully compiled.

 

Authorities are urging the public to report any suspicious or potentially dangerous behaviour early, to prevent similar events from escalating.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-07-31

 

 

 

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