In Kalasin, authorities intervened to subdue a man who was rampaging and threatening locals before chasing a police lieutenant colonel with a knife. The officer tripped, and in a critical moment, drew his gun and shot the man dead. The family holds no grudge, with the father revealing his son frequently experiences episodes of madness due to drug withdrawal.
At 3:30 p.m. on 9 June 2026, Police Lieutenant Colonel Jadet Phetpranee, duty investigator at Nong Kung Si Police Station in Kalasin Province, received a report of a shooting incident at a cattle grazing field behind Ban Kham Si, Village No. 3, Nong Bua Subdistrict, Nong Kung Si District, Kalasin Province. Upon receiving the report, he notified Police Colonel Thiti Somsri, superintendent of Nong Kung Si Police Station, and Police Major General Songpon Boribanprasit, commander of Kalasin Provincial Police.
They promptly, along with forensic police from Kalasin Province, local administrative officers, prosecutors, and Dr. Polkrit Sriwutcharn, duty physician at Nong Kung Si Hospital, proceeded to the scene for investigation.
The scene was a wide grass field near the edge of a pond behind the village. Authorities found the deceased, later identified as Mr. Krisanphon Phakdikamjon, 51, a resident of Nong Bua Subdistrict, Nong Kung Si District, Kalasin Province. He was wearing a multicolored floral shirt and black shorts, lying in a pool of blood beside the pond.
Initial examination by the doctor and police found gunshot wounds: one bullet in the left thigh and another in the left side of the chest. Officers secured the area to prevent unauthorized access and meticulously collected evidence from the scene.
The deceased was still clutching a long grass-cutting knife firmly in his hand. Nearby, authorities found two spent bullet casings and a pair of the victim’s sandals. Photos were taken and evidence collected for the case file.
Preliminary investigation revealed that around 3 p.m., a police patrol team led by Police Lieutenant Colonel Sunthorn Kampirom, deputy chief of the investigation unit, along with four other officers, received a call from the 191 emergency center reporting a man exhibiting violent, erratic behavior and wielding a knife, causing fear among locals at a cattle grazing field behind Ban Kham Si.
Upon arrival, officers found Mr. Krisanphon in a frenzy, shouting loudly and threatening to harm anyone who approached, holding a long grass-cutting sword. Officers spread out, armed with wooden poles and padded sticks, and tried to calm him using a gradual, tactical approach. The man walked and talked with officers, moving over 200 meters from the original spot.
However, tension escalated as he refused to put down the weapon and violently resisted. He lunged to wrestle an officer’s wooden pole and then chased the officers while swinging it. The officers decided to temporarily withdraw to regroup.
Mr. Krisanphon, still in a frenzy and holding the grass-cutting knife, charged very close to the officers intending to attack, forcing them to quickly retreat.
At the edge of the pond, Police Lieutenant Colonel Sunthorn lost balance and fell hard onto his backside. At that moment, Mr. Krisanphon rushed at him, raising the knife to strike while he was down. In this life-threatening crisis, the officer drew his service pistol and fired two shots to stop the attack and protect his life. The bullets struck Mr. Krisanphon’s left thigh and chest, causing him to collapse and later die.
The investigators will work with doctors, prosecutors, and local authorities to thoroughly question all officers involved and nearby witnesses to proceed with the case according to law and evidence, ensuring fairness for all parties.
Mr. Oros, 63, uncle of the deceased, said that before the incident, his nephew was acting violently. Police intervened and clashed with him, resulting in the fatal shooting. Previously, he had also attacked his father several times.
Mr. Somsri, 79, the father of the deceased, said his son frequently experienced episodes of madness due to past drug use and failure to maintain treatment. Each day, the son asked his parents for money three times—morning, noon, and evening—to buy drugs, usually 50 baht each time. If refused, he would become violent.
The deceased was protective of his land, not allowing others to pass through his farm. Before the incident, his father had sent workers to cut trees there. When he came to negotiate, the man refused to cooperate, forcing the family to call police to intervene, leading to the incident. The family holds no grievance.
Mr. Somphak Anusorn, 54, village headman of Kham Si Village No. 13, said the deceased had a history of drug involvement, often becoming violent and dangerous. Police had repeatedly intervened, sending him for hospital treatment many times, but he relapsed into drug use, culminating in this incident.
Police Major General Songpon Boribanprasit, Kalasin Provincial Police Commander, ordered Nong Kung Si Police to thoroughly investigate whether the deceased was involved with drugs aside from failing to continue treatment. If confirmed, authorities will intensify efforts to trace and apprehend drug dealers. The case will proceed based on evidence and legal procedures to ensure justice for all parties involved.