Police Investigate Professional Sniper Attack on Contractor in Phatthalung
Authorities are hunting for a shooter who critically wounded a 57-year-old construction contractor in a calculated sniper attack while he was practicing golf.
On the evening of October 20, 2026, a 57-year-old construction contractor, identified as Mr. Saeng-athit, was critically injured in a targeted shooting in Bang Kaeo District, Phatthalung Province. According to Khaosod Online, the victim was practicing golf in front of his company office when he was struck by a bullet that entered below his right ear and exited through his left cheek.
Police investigators, led by Phatthalung Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Chawalit Phetsripia, have determined that the assailant acted with professional precision. Evidence suggests the shooter used a .22 caliber rifle equipped with a scope, firing from a grassy area approximately 30 meters away before fleeing on foot. A significant detail noted by investigators is that the victim’s guard dogs were poisoned five days prior to the incident, a move police suspect was intended to silence any warnings.
For residents and visitors, this incident highlights a targeted criminal act rather than a random occurrence. Authorities are currently prioritizing business conflicts as the primary motive. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and questioning associates to identify both the gunman and any potential masterminds. As the investigation continues, the public is advised that the perpetrator remains at large, and the specific business disputes leading to this attack are yet to be confirmed.
