Pol. Maj. Gen. Detrapee Khongdee, Commander of Nonthaburi Provincial Police, led a press briefing on the swift arrest of 19 suspects by the Sai Noi Police investigation team. The suspects were involved in a brazen shootout between two gangs exchanging dozens of bullets, facing serious charges including attempted murder, running a brothel, and firearms offenses. They are to be remanded tomorrow with bail opposed due to the grave nature of the case. Among them are two 17-year-old juveniles, who will be sent to prosecutors and a multidisciplinary team for further investigation.
The case involves nearly 20 youths who carried out a brazen shooting spree in a village located in Moo 1, Sai Noi Subdistrict, Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi Province, resulting in four people injured, as previously reported.
At 13:00 on 11 Mar 2026 GMT+7 at Sai Noi Police Station, Pol. Maj. Gen. Detrapee Khongdee, Deputy Commander Pol. Col. Piyawut Kaewmanee, Chief of Sai Noi Police Pol. Col. Nattadecha Thanisaprapong, Chief of Nonthaburi Provincial Police Investigation Pol. Lt. Col. Supachai Srisak, Deputy Chief of Sai Noi Police Investigation Pol. Lt. Col. Boonruang Chairat, and Chief Investigator Pol. Lt. Col. Rewat Suriya, along with the Sai Noi Police investigation team,
jointly arrested 14 suspects involved in the incident: 1. Mr. Kritsakorn Panlamphong, 22, 2. Mr. Theeraphat Imboi, 23, 3. Mr. Chana Taban, 25, 4. Mr. Theerawut Arunpong, 27, 5. Mr. Sutthilak (alias), 18, 6. Mr. Mongkolsak Khundi, 20, 7. Mr. Apirak Saengchai, 23, 8. Mr. Wisawa (alias), 19, 9. Mr. Kritkorn (alias), 18, 10. Mr. Sasadee (alias), 19, 11. Mr. Sithikorn (alias), 17, 12. Mr. Theerasak Ruangket, 22, 13. Mr. Prinya (alias), 17, and 14. Mr. Yikham Tanung, 23, who was injured with a gunshot wound to the back of the head and brought to Sai Noi Hospital in a Honda sedan.
Additionally, three others were injured: Mr. Wichai Saetang, 41, shot through the abdomen to the hip inside his home at the scene; Mr. Kan Danai Nimsombun or Ikkyu, 19, shot in the left knee lying on the road in front of his house; and Mr. Udom Danchanthuek, 45, shot inside the right leg. These bystanders were near the incident and were taken to Sai Noi Hospital.
The suspects face charges including conspiracy to commit murder, carrying firearms in a city, village, or public place without justified cause, discharging firearms in a village or public place, unlawful possession of firearms, and running a brothel, applying to both groups involved.
According to inquiries with Mr. Theeraphat Imboi, the driver of the gray Honda Civic sedan with license plate Kor 5944 Nonthaburi, Mr. Yikham Tanung, 23, the injured party shot in the back of the head, along with Mr. Kritsakorn, Mr. Chana, and Mr. Theerawut were passengers. Officials inspected the vehicle and found the driver's side rear window shattered, bloodstains on the rear seat behind the driver, and inside the car discovered a homemade semi-automatic pistol, .380 caliber, with one magazine.
A Nissan Navara pickup truck with license plate Thor Nor 7797 Bangkok, driven by Mr. Mongkolsak, contained passengers Mr. Apirak and Mr. Sithikorn. There were also four motorcycles involved.
Further investigation revealed that five suspects were at the scene: Mr. Thatchai Boonyang, 45; Mr. Boontom Kannikar, 68; Mr. Pathom Kannikar, 45; Mr. Wichai Saetang, injured with a bullet passing through the left thigh to the buttock; and Mr. Kan Danai, shot in the left knee. This group fired upon the opposing party who invaded their home. Police searched the house and found two handguns: one .38 caliber and one 11 mm.
Pol. Maj. Gen. Detrapee Khongdee summarized preliminary investigation results, stating that last night’s incident involved two groups: 14 youths led by a 19-year-old named Oom, who attacked using one homemade pistol and firecrackers, firing over 10 shots at the rival group, injuring two people. The opposing group of five, led by 19-year-old Ikkyu, fired back with two guns and shot at the vehicle, seriously injuring one person with a bullet to the back of the head. Police have detained all members of both groups.
Of the five in Ikkyu’s group, three adults are held at the police station, while Ikkyu and one other remain hospitalized for treatment.
The motive originated from a dispute at the Red Cross Fair on 9 March, where both groups provoked a fight. Ikkyu and three others used knives to injure three members of Oom’s group near the Thai Charoen Rice Mill intersection on a public road. The injured were Oom’s associates. This led to online challenges on Facebook and Messenger, culminating in the violent confrontation last night. Authorities are still gathering further statements as accounts from both groups differ on both incidents.
Initially, Sai Noi Police charged all 19 suspects with conspiracy to commit murder, running a brothel, carrying firearms in a city, village, or public place without cause, unlawful discharge of firearms, and possession of firearms without a license. Suspects over 18 will be sent for detention at Nonthaburi Provincial Court tomorrow, with bail opposed due to the severity of the crime.
Among them, two juveniles aged 17 will be sent to prosecutors and multidisciplinary teams for further investigation.
Pol. Col. Nattadecha Thanisaprapong, Chief of Sai Noi Police, revealed that the case from the Red Cross Fair night is being handled separately. Four suspects have been summoned for assault charges, including Ikkyu, who was involved in both incidents. If they fail to respond to the summons, police will issue warrants according to law.
Regarding concerns raised by guardians of the 14 youths that older suspects in Ikkyu’s group might be taking the blame for minors, police firmly denied this, confirming no one is being shielded and all will face legal proceedings.