Police Arrest Disabled Man Following Shooting at Ratchaburi Som Tum Shop
A 36-year-old man has been arrested after a shooting at a som tum restaurant in Ratchaburi left two people injured, including a customer.
On November 12, 2026, a shooting incident occurred at a som tum restaurant located in the Ban Pong municipality of Ratchaburi province. According to reports from Khaosod Online, a 36-year-old man, identified as Chawalit, allegedly fired a full magazine of ammunition at the shop owner. The attack resulted in two injuries: the shop owner, who remains in critical condition, and a customer who was struck by stray gunfire. Local police from the Ban Pong station successfully apprehended the suspect shortly after the incident. Senior police officials, including Deputy Commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7, Pol. Maj. Gen. Nakharin Sukonthawit, and Ratchaburi Provincial Police Commander Pol. Maj. Gen. Phallop Suriyakul Na Ayutthaya, have visited the scene to oversee the investigation. Preliminary reports suggest the motive stems from a long-standing personal conflict between the suspect and the shop owner that has persisted for over a decade. The suspect, who is a person with a physical disability involving the loss of his left leg, is currently being interrogated by authorities. For residents and visitors, this incident highlights a localized dispute rather than a random act of violence. Further details regarding the legal proceedings and the current medical status of the victims are expected to be confirmed as the investigation continues.
