Police have surrounded and exchanged gunfire at Khu Bon 27 while hunting the suspect. "Sun" The audacious gunman who stormed in and fired multiple shots, killing a man in front of his girlfriend's funeral at Bueng Thong Lang Temple.
In the case of Naparat, or "Sun," age 23, who brazenly drew a firearm and shot Phokhai, age 27, dead at Bueng Thong Lang Temple in Khlong Chan, Bang Kapi District, Bangkok, while the victim was attending his girlfriend's funeral rites, as previously reported.(Revealing the motive behind the Bueng Thong Lang Temple shooting: a senior friend’s grudge after accidentally firing a gun at his wife, leading to a fatal shooting during the funeral.)
On 2 Aug 2026 GMT+7, investigators intensified their search and pressured the suspect until they found clues and moved to secure the area inside the Baan Ua Arthorn housing project in Soi Khu Bon 27. However, tensions escalated when the suspect, believed to be Naparat, opened fire on officers to escape, triggering a fierce gunfight with dozens of shots fired, causing panic among local residents.
At 00:30, police fully surrounded the scene and issued warnings to nearby residents and those living in Baan Ua Arthorn to stay inside their homes and strictly avoid entering the incident area for safety.
Authorities are currently maintaining a strong presence and closely managing the situation. Further updates will be provided as available.