Udon Thani Man Shot After Dispute with Neighbour

Udon Thani Man Shot After Dispute with Neighbour

Early one morning in Udon Thani’s Nong Sa‑at district, local police responded to a grisly scene near a rice field. A 39-year-old man was discovered dead, suffering both shotgun wounds to his face and chest, and a deep slash to the head. Nearby lay a sickle and machete, believed to be his, along with a spent shotgun cartridge. His motorcycle was parked just off the field. Investigators believe the crime stems from a long-running dispute with a neighbouring landowner, who is currently being sought by police. Neighbours reported hearing gunshots earlier that morning while tending fields, and said the victim had previous conflicts with others over land and boundaries. The victim’s wife said he left the house early to work and showed no signs of being threatened. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, collecting witness testimonies, and combing through past complaints to piece together motive. The case is being treated as premeditated homicide, and the area is under high alert as investigators work to track down the suspect and bring those responsible to justice.