Village Official Responds to Allegations Following Violent Temple Fair Brawl

A violent altercation occurred at Wat Intaram (Wat Taluk) in Sapphaya District, Chai Nat province, during a temple fair on the night of November 9, 2026. The incident involved a large-scale brawl featuring physical assaults, the use of chairs as weapons, and bottles being thrown, resulting in two individuals sustaining serious injuries and several others being caught in the crossfire. Among the injured were the 34-year-old son of the local village official and his wife.

Following social media reports alleging that the village official, Damrongsak Plubto, led a group to attack teenagers, the official has publicly responded. He stated that he was initially attempting to mediate a dispute near the stage. He claims that after the situation appeared to be resolved, he was blindsided and punched to the ground by a group of teenagers. He noted that he was later assisted by friends while the situation descended into chaos, making it difficult to identify specific individuals involved in the melee.

For residents and visitors, this incident highlights the potential for sudden volatility at crowded local events. While the official has provided his account, the investigation into the identities of the primary aggressors and the full sequence of events remains ongoing. Authorities have yet to confirm the official legal status of the investigation or the specific charges that may be filed against those involved.