CHACHOENGSAO – Two teenagers were fatally shot on a village road near a local monastery in Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao, on the evening of November 29, 2025, sending shockwaves through the quiet community. The victims, identified as 19-year-old Konnawat and 17-year-old Tantikorn, were found by the roadside with multiple gunshot wounds after residents reported hearing a heated argument followed by a barrage of gunshots.

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Police, led by Phanom Sarakham Police Station Chief Pol Col Phisitthach Nakchaiwatthana, swiftly acted on witness accounts and CCTV footage, which captured the suspects using a black-and-yellow Honda Wave motorcycle to approach the victims and flee the scene. The investigation led to the arrest of two individuals: an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy. During questioning, the teenage gunman admitted to firing the shots, citing personal anger as the motive behind the attack.

Forensic teams secured the crime scene, collecting ballistic evidence including spent casings, while the victims’ bodies were prepared for autopsy. Residents described a tense and chaotic scene, with one recalling the sound of at least ten gunshots ringing out. Authorities have detained both suspects at Phanom Sarakham Police Station for further questioning, with the investigation ongoing to determine if any accomplices were involved. Police emphasized their commitment to delivering justice for the victims and ensuring community safety.

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The case has sparked renewed concerns over youth violence and illegal access to firearms in rural areas. Local officials are reviewing broader security measures and urging anyone with additional information to come forward to assist the investigation.

-Thailand News (TN)