Factory Worker Critically Injured in Ayutthaya Shooting

According to a report by Khaosod English, a 33-year-old factory worker named Ballang Buathong was found critically injured with a gunshot wound to the forehead. The incident occurred shortly after midnight on August 13, 2026, near Rojana Road in the Sam Ruean subdistrict of Ayutthaya’s Bang Pa-in district.

Local police discovered the victim unconscious on the pavement outside a used-car garage. Authorities are currently investigating the scene and are actively tracing two individuals seen on a motorcycle in the vicinity at the time of the shooting.

For residents and travellers in the area, this incident highlights an ongoing police investigation into a violent crime. While there is no immediate indication that the general public is being targeted, those commuting through the Bang Pa-in district, particularly near Rojana Road, should remain aware of their surroundings as law enforcement continues their search for the suspects.

Several details remain to be confirmed, including the motive behind the attack and the current status of the investigation into the two motorcyclists. As this is an active police matter, further updates are expected as authorities process evidence and review potential surveillance footage from the area.