A heated argument between a man from Myanmar and a group of Thais escalated into a Wild West shootout.
Kathu Police were alerted to the incident at 6.30am this morning in entrance of a rental room advanced on Soi Suea Lueang. Upon receiving the report, law enforcement personnel shortly arrived on the scene to evaluate the scenario.
Evidence on the scene revealed the presence of 15 spent bullet cartridges in entrance of the rental room complex. Fortunately, no injuries or fatalities had been reported because of the incident. However, the loud gunshots caused concern amongst close by residents, prompting some to remain indoors for his or her safety, The Phuket Express reported.
Witnesses on the scene provided an account of the altercation, stating that it concerned multiple Thais and a man from Myanmar. The Myanmar nationwide sought refuge in a nearby work camp within the Soi as the Thai group pursued him. Upon reaching the camp, the Thai people confronted different employees, demanding information about the whereabouts of the Myanmar man.
Despite Class full asserting that they had not seen the person, the Thai group became agitated and proceeded to fire several shots into the air. The group then fled the world.
Kathu Police are conducting an investigation to determine these liable for firing gunshots in a public setting, and to discover out the nature of the argument that led to the altercation.
In another incident in January this yr, a Koh Samui parking dispute result in a violent brawl and gunshots. This was after two brothers reportedly refused to move their pickup truck so that a man might go away an auto equipment shop..