Suspect Arrested Following Fatal Shooting Outside Ayutthaya Factory
Police have apprehended a 38-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a 24-year-old man outside a factory in Wang Noi, Ayutthaya.
On October 20, 2026, authorities confirmed the arrest of 38-year-old Watanyu, known as 'Tee,' in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred the previous evening. According to reports from Khaosod Online, the incident took place at approximately 8:00 PM on October 19 outside a factory in the Factory Land Industrial Estate, located in the Wang Noi District of Ayutthaya Province.
The victim, 24-year-old Thanabadee, was waiting on his motorcycle to pick up his girlfriend after her shift when he was approached by the suspect. Police allege that Watanyu, the woman's former partner, fired three shots at the victim before fleeing the scene on a motorcycle. Following a coordinated investigation by police units from Wang Noi, Ayutthaya, and Ang Thong, the suspect was located and taken into custody at a residence near Wat Sam Pluem in Phai Ling.
For residents and travelers, this incident highlights a targeted act of violence stemming from a personal dispute. While the suspect is now in police custody, the investigation remains ongoing as authorities process the evidence. No further details regarding the legal proceedings or potential additional suspects have been released at this time. Residents are advised to remain aware of their surroundings in industrial areas, though this event appears to be an isolated case involving individuals known to one another.
