1-6-2024 (BANGKOK) A violent clash between Cambodian and Thai youths in Banglamung District has left a 20-year-old Cambodian man injured from a gunshot wound. The incident occurred on the night of May 30, prompting a swift police investigation.
The altercation erupted at approximately 10:30 PM. Nong Prue Police, led by officer Jaroon Duangwiangkham, responded to a report from Banglamung Hospital about an injured individual in their emergency room. There, they found Rawut, a 20-year-old Cambodian national, suffering from a gunshot wound to his right leg. The bullet had passed through his leg, causing a serious injury.
Sid, a 22-year-old Cambodian and a friend of the injured man, was at the hospital and provided vital information to the police. He recounted that earlier in the day, he and Rawut, along with four to five other Cambodian friends, had an altercation involving prolonged staring with a group of Thai youths. This initial encounter led them to confront the Thai group near Wat Nong Prue later that night.
According to Sid, when they arrived at the location, the Thai youths attacked them with knives, forcing them to flee in various directions. Rawut and Sid were pursued by three Thai youths on a white Honda CPX motorcycle. The assailants eventually caught up with them and fired a shot at Rawut’s leg before fleeing the scene. Sid managed to transport Rawut to the hospital for urgent medical treatment. “They attacked us with knives, and we had to run. We didn’t expect them to follow us and shoot,” Sid said.
Police investigators have begun questioning the injured parties and witnesses to reconstruct the events. Officers escorted the witnesses to the incident site near the Nong Prue overpass to gather more information. They also plan to review CCTV footage from the area to identify and apprehend the assailants.
“Our priority is to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice,” stated the police, underscoring their commitment to resolving the case swiftly and thoroughly.
