Manhunt Underway Following Fatal Shooting in Ayutthaya
Police are searching for a 38-year-old suspect accused of fatally shooting a 24-year-old man outside a factory in Wang Noi district.
According to Khaosod Online, authorities are currently pursuing a 38-year-old suspect identified as Mr. Watanyu, nicknamed 'Tee,' following a fatal shooting on October 19, 2026. The incident occurred at approximately 8:00 PM outside a factory in the Factory Land industrial estate, located in the Wang Noi district of Ayutthaya province.
The victim, 24-year-old Mr. Thanabadee, was reportedly waiting on his motorcycle to pick up his girlfriend after her shift when he was approached by the suspect. Police report that the suspect, who is the woman's ex-boyfriend, allegedly fired three shots at Mr. Thanabadee before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Investigators believe the motive was jealousy, stemming from the suspect's failed attempts to reconcile with his former partner.
Police conducted a raid on the suspect's residence in Ang Thong province on October 20, but arrived only ten minutes after he had reportedly fled. Authorities remain confident that the suspect is still in the area and will be apprehended soon. The victim's family has retrieved his body to hold funeral rites in his home province of Kamphaeng Phet.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights a targeted personal dispute rather than a random act of violence. However, the suspect remains at large, and police operations are ongoing in the region. Further details regarding the suspect's capture are pending official confirmation.
