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Police in Bangkok are hunting a gunman after a 41-year-old air-conditioner technician was shot dead in Pracha Uthit Soi 27, Rat Burana district, in a late-night attack that investigators believe may involve a local dispute. The victim was ambushed while riding a motorcycle and was repeatedly shot at close range, dying at the scene. Officers say the shooting has raised concerns among residents in the narrow residential area.

The killing occurred on the evening of 7 January 2026. R.t. Lt. Weeradej Kasanuk, a deputy investigator at Rat Burana Police Station, received a report of a fatal shooting outside a company premises in Pracha Uthit Soi 27, intersection 8, in Rat Burana district, Bangkok. He coordinated with forensic officers, a forensic pathologist from Siriraj Hospital and volunteers from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation before attending the scene with Pol Col Watcharapol Suwannathong, superintendent of Rat Burana Police Station.

At the scene, police found the body of Mr Worapot, aged 41, who worked as an air-conditioner technician. He was lying on his back in a pool of blood in the middle of the road, having suffered multiple gunshot wounds to the head and body from a 9mm firearm. Nearby was his red-and-black Yamaha Nouvo motorcycle, Bangkok registration, which had toppled over.

Investigators recovered nine 9mm spent cartridge cases scattered around the area, along with a mobile phone and a pair of black flip-flop sandals believed to have been dropped by the suspect. Witnesses told police the victim did not live in the street but had ridden his motorcycle there to visit a friend. As he was leaving, the gunman opened fire and then walked closer to shoot him again.

Police believe the shooter may be someone who lives in the same street, noting reports that the victim’s friend had previously been involved in disputes with neighbours in the area. However, officers have said they are not ruling out other possible motives. CCTV cameras near the scene reportedly captured footage of the attack, including the moment the gunman returned to fire additional shots.

At about 10pm that evening, officers traced the mobile phone found at the scene to a 44-year-old man who lives in a condominium in Pracha Uthit Soi 33, intersection 10, also in Rat Burana district. The man, who works at a factory near the crime scene, denied any involvement when questioned. Police have taken him in for further interrogation while continuing to interview witnesses and analyse CCTV footage.

Daily News reported that investigators are focusing on confirming the identity of the gunman, establishing the motive and determining whether the suspect acted alone. Police have said further forensic analysis and witness statements will be key to advancing the case.

Key Takeaways

• A 41-year-old air-conditioner technician was shot dead with a 9mm handgun in Pracha Uthit Soi 27 on 7 January 2026.

• Police suspect the gunman may be a local resident linked to a neighbourhood dispute but are examining other motives.

• CCTV footage, ballistic evidence and witness interviews are central to the ongoing investigation.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now from Dailynews 2026-01-08

 

 

UPDATE

Suspect Arrested Over Fatal Shooting of Aircon Technician

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Police have arrested a 44-year-old man following the fatal shooting of an air-conditioning technician in a residential street off Pracha Uthit Road in Bangkok, confirming the suspect has confessed to the crime. The incident, which stemmed from a confrontation and mutual provocation, resulted in the victim’s death at the scene and prompted an intensive overnight manhunt.

The arrest was announced on 8 January 2026 at 10.25am by senior Metropolitan Police officials, including Pol Lt Gen Siam Boonsom, Metropolitan Police Commissioner. Officers detained the suspect at a rented room in Thung Khru district late on the night of 7 January, recovering a 9mm semi-automatic handgun believed to have been used in the killing.

The shooting occurred at approximately 7.30pm on 7 January 2026, when police from Rat Burana Police Station were alerted to a man being shot dead in Pracha Uthit Soi 27, Soi 8. The victim was later identified as Mr Woraphot, an air-conditioning technician, who was found lying dead beside a fallen red-and-black Yamaha motorcycle registered in Bangkok.

Investigators sealed off the scene and coordinated with forensic doctors and crime scene officers to conduct an examination and collect evidence. The case was quickly escalated, with the Metropolitan Police Bureau ordering a rapid investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect.

Following continuous tracking, police identified Mr Chinawat, aged 44, from Ratchaburi province, as the suspect. He was arrested at around 11.00pm on 7 January, along with the firearm, clothing worn during the incident and a motorcycle. The suspect led officers to the location where he had hidden the gun after the shooting.

During questioning, Mr Chinawat admitted to shooting the victim using the seized weapon. Police said the motive was a heated argument and challenge between the two men prior to the attack.

The suspect has been handed over to investigators at Rat Burana Police Station. Forensic officers have collected gunshot residue from his body and he has been formally charged with murder, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition and carrying a firearm in a public place without permission.

Khoasod reported that authorities said the case will proceed through the judicial process, with further forensic analysis and witness statements to be compiled. Police stressed that all charges will be pursued in accordance with the law.

Key Takeaways

• A 44-year-old man has been arrested and confessed to the fatal shooting of an air-conditioning technician in Bangkok.

• The shooting occurred on 7 January 2026 after an argument and provocation between the suspect and the victim.

• Police have charged the suspect with murder and multiple firearms offences as the investigation continues.

  

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Khaosod 2026-01-09

 

 

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