Tourism
Fatal Shooting Incident Reported in Thalang, Phuket
A 32-year-old man was killed in a targeted shooting while riding his motorcycle in Phuket on September 17, 2026.
On September 17, 2026, a 32-year-old man from Nakhon Si Thammarat was fatally shot while riding his motorcycle near the Thep Krasattri Road, adjacent to the Phuket Airport tunnel entrance in Thalang, Phuket. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, local police were alerted to the scene after the victim was found unresponsive on the roadside with a gunshot wound to his right temple.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Warawut Sensob of the Thalang Police Station confirmed that the victim died at the scene. Authorities are currently reviewing CCTV footage from the surrounding area to identify the perpetrator and determine the motive behind the attack. The investigation is ongoing, and police are actively pursuing the suspect.
For residents and travelers in the area, this incident highlights a serious act of violence. While the police have not yet released information regarding a potential motive or whether the perpetrator remains at large, it is advisable to remain aware of your surroundings when traveling through the Thalang district. Further details regarding the identity of the assailant and the circumstances leading to this event remain to be confirmed by the authorities as the investigation progresses.