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Fatal Shooting in Surat Thani Linked to Property Dispute
A 43-year-old woman was arrested following a violent dispute over property division that resulted in one death and one injury in Surat Thani province.
On September 19, 2026, a violent incident occurred in the Ban Na San district of Surat Thani province, resulting in a fatal shooting. According to reports from Khaosod Online, a 43-year-old woman, identified as Ms. Thanyathorn, allegedly targeted her former in-laws following a disagreement regarding the division of assets after a divorce.
Authorities report that the suspect first shot and injured her former brother-in-law before fleeing the scene in a black Toyota pickup truck. She then traveled to another location where she allegedly shot and killed her 72-year-old former mother-in-law. Police successfully apprehended the suspect at a blockade shortly after the incident.
For residents and travelers in the area, this event highlights a localized criminal matter involving a personal dispute. While the situation has been contained by law enforcement, the investigation remains ongoing as forensic teams process the crime scenes. Specific details regarding the type of firearm used and the exact nature of the property dispute are yet to be officially confirmed by the Surat Thani Provincial Police. Local authorities are continuing their inquiry into the sequence of events to prepare formal charges.
