Songkhla: A young man from Songkhla, identified as Mr. Warayut, has confessed to shooting his rival, Mr. Chamnan, to death in an incident that occurred this morning at a house in Village 6, Tambon Tha Chamuang, Amphoe Rattaphum, Songkhla Province.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Warayut, aged 30, claimed that he acted in self-defense, asserting that Mr. Chamnan, aged 55, threatened him with a machete. The confrontation resulted in Mr. Chamnan being shot in the head, torso, hand, and right arm a total of four times. Following the shooting, Mr. Warayut reportedly disposed of the .38 gun by throwing it into a stream behind the house before surrendering to the authorities at Rattaphum Police Station.
Police are actively searching for the firearm used in the incident, coordinating with divers and rescue workers to locate the .38 rifle, though it remains unfound. Mr. Warayut has been charged with intentional murder, unauthorized possession of a firearm and ammunition, and carrying a firearm in the city without just cause. The deceased, Mr. Chamnan, had a criminal history, including previous charges of murder and attempted murder, and had served prison time on three occasions.