In Chachoengsao, a highway police sergeant fired more than 10 shots at a lieutenant. He confessed that the incident arose from work-related issues due to differences in age and position within the department, which led to conflicting opinions and a breakdown in communication.
The case involves Patrol Sergeant Phisanu Malaison, who used a 9mm handgun to shoot Lieutenant Yutthapong more than 10 times, causing injuries. The shooting occurred after they returned from drinking and had a personal argument about work, escalating the situation. The incident took place at the Bang Khla highway police service unit, Highway Police Division 1, Police Region 3, in Chachoengsao at 01:30 on 23 July 2026, as previously reported.
Update at 09:00 on 23 July 2026 at Bang Khla Police Station: Police Colonel Sumit Promtong, Chief of Bang Khla Police Station, along with the deputy chief and investigating officers, personally interrogated Patrol Sergeant Phisanu Malaison. The sergeant appeared tense and spoke little, stating he wished to speak only in the presence of legal authorities. However, he initially confessed that the incident stemmed from work-related issues, combined with differences in age and rank that caused conflicting views and an inability to communicate effectively.
Most recently, Patrol Sergeant Phisanu Malaison exercised his right to have a lawyer present during questioning. After the interrogation, authorities placed the suspect in custody at Bang Khla Police Station and scheduled him to be brought before the Chachoengsao Provincial Court for detention proceedings the following day.