BANGKOK– Two wedding guests are now in police custody after a violent shootout left six people injured early Tuesday morning. The terrifying event happened around 3:00 a.m. on April 28 at a local wedding reception in the Moklan area of Tha Sala, Nakhon Si Thammarat , Thailand.
The gunfight broke out because a fistfight between a guest and the groom’s brother quickly escalated when a bystander tried to stop the brawl with a loaded weapon.
The trouble began late in the night. According to local police, 24-year-old Amorntep got into a heated argument with the groom’s younger brother. This argument soon turned into a physical fight. At that moment, another wedding guest, 40-year-old Supachet, decided to step in to break up the scuffle.
However, Supachet did not use peaceful methods. Instead, he pulled out a handgun and shot Amorntep in both legs. Immediately after being hit, Amorntep drew his own weapon. He fired back at Supachet, hitting him in the arm.
Innocent Wedding Bystanders Caught in the Crossfire
According to Thairath, after the first shots were fired, the situation spiraled completely out of control. The two men continued to fire at each other, shooting dozens of bullets into the crowded party tent. As a result, four innocent bystanders were struck by stray bullets.
Emergency rescue teams rushed all six injured people to nearby medical centers, including Tha Sala Hospital, Maharat Hospital, and Nakhon Pat Hospital. The victims caught in the crossfire include:
- Jukkrit, 24:He suffered a severe gunshot wound to the head and remains in critical condition at Maharat Hospital.
- Thanakorn, 31:He was shot in the left thigh.
- Adisorn, 17:He took a bullet to his left shoulder.
- Jukthorn, 23:He received a gunshot wound to his right ankle.
Early Tuesday morning, forensic police arrived at the ruined wedding venue. They carefully collected bullet casings, took photos, and mapped the crime scene. Investigators wanted to build a strong, clear case against the two shooters.
The police worked very fast. By Tuesday evening, the Nakhon Si Thammarat Provincial Court officially issued arrest warrants for both Amorntep and Supachet.
Suspects Face Attempted Murder Charges
Authorities charged both men with attempted murder and illegal firearms offenses. Following the warrants, officers from the Tha Sala Police Station picked up Amorntep. They moved him from a temporary holding cell in the city straight to the local station for further questioning.
When reporters tried to ask him why he started shooting, Amorntep stayed completely quiet. He refused to answer any questions as the police led him to the transport vehicle.
At the same time, another team of police officers went to Nakhon Pat Hospital. They officially detained Supachet, who was still receiving medical care for his injured arm.
Both men will now face the full force of the law. This tragic event shows how quickly a happy celebration can become a nightmare when illegal guns are brought into the mix.
