Health
Narathiwat Hospital Director Reports on Shooting Incident
The Director of Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Hospital has provided a medical update regarding a patient who claimed to have been shot by a helicopter.
On August 25, 2026, the Director of Narathiwat Ratchanakarin Hospital issued a statement regarding the condition of a patient who alleged they were shot by a helicopter in the Narathiwat region. According to the medical report provided by the hospital director, the patient sustained a gunshot wound that entered at a 30-degree angle. The director noted that the projectile's impact was not considered life-threatening or severe.
For residents and travelers in the southern border provinces, this incident highlights the ongoing security sensitivities in the region. While the hospital has confirmed the nature of the injury, the circumstances surrounding the alleged involvement of a helicopter remain a subject of public discussion.
It is important to note that the hospital's statement is limited to the medical assessment of the patient's injury. The source of the gunfire and the specific events leading to the incident have not been independently verified by external authorities in this report. Those currently in or planning to travel to the Narathiwat area are advised to monitor local news outlets for further updates from official security agencies, as investigations into the origin of the incident are ongoing. The hospital has not provided further details regarding the identity of the patient or the specific location of the event.