Manhunt Underway in Nakhon Pathom Following Armed Confrontation
Police in Phutthamonthon are searching for an armed suspect who fired at officers while evading arrest during a drug-related operation.
On the afternoon of October 26, 2026, police from the Phutthamonthon Station in Nakhon Pathom province launched a manhunt for an armed suspect following a failed drug arrest. According to Khaosod Online, officers acting on a tip-off regarding a drug transaction arrived at a residence in Tambon Mahasawat. Upon entering, they discovered a suspect consuming methamphetamine with a firearm nearby.
When confronted, the suspect resisted, grabbed the weapon, and fled toward a nearby canal. During the pursuit, the suspect fired one shot at the officers to facilitate his escape. Despite a significant police response and a search of the premises—which reportedly uncovered additional firearms and narcotics—the suspect remains at large. Authorities noted that the individual is familiar with the local terrain and has a prior criminal record involving three previous convictions.
For residents and visitors in the Phutthamonthon area, this incident highlights an active police operation involving an armed individual. While the search is ongoing, authorities have not yet provided a description of the suspect beyond his attire at the time of the incident (a red pair of trousers, shirtless). It remains to be confirmed when the suspect will be apprehended and whether he still possesses the firearm used during the confrontation. Residents are advised to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to local law enforcement.
