Last Updated on August 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas
NARATHIWAT – Police are investigation a mysterious shooting in southern Thailand is currently raising serious questions about official government actions. A young man, Sor Lae Doloh, was severely injured after allegedly being fired upon from a helicopter. This shocking and unprovoked attack happened late at night on August 22 in Narathiwat province.
Earlier that same evening, a local government building was intentionally set on fire by unknown arsonists. Following the dangerous blaze, police quickly set up road checkpoints to catch the suspected culprits. Sor Lae and his three friends safely passed through one of these checkpoints on their way home.
Key Takeaways
- Checkpoint Cleared: Police searched the young men thoroughly and found zero illegal items before the shooting occurred.
- Military Denial: The local military task force strongly denies firing any weapons from a flying helicopter at the group.
- M16 Evidence: Police investigators discovered M16 bullet casings and numerous bullet impacts on the road near the violent scene.
The official police timeline of the night completely clears the young men of any criminal wrongdoing. According to the Chanae Police Station Superintendent, the group was thoroughly searched at exactly 9:39 PM. Police officers checked their three motorcycles and found only basic camping gear from a recent trip.
Just twenty-eight minutes later, the local hospital urgently called the rural police station for immediate assistance. Doctors reported that Sor Lae had been admitted with very serious and life-threatening gunshot wounds. This accurate timeline perfectly matches the detailed statements given by the terrified victims to the police.
Police investigators quickly returned to the dark, rural road where the brutal and sudden ambush occurred. They successfully recovered an intact M16 bullet directly from one of the young victims’ damaged motorcycles. Furthermore, officers found three empty M16 shell casings resting securely near a nearby rubber tree stump.
The physical evidence found on the ground paints a very disturbing picture of the sudden attack. Crime scene investigators noted at least a dozen bullet impact marks scattered widely across the paved road.
Lawmakers Demand Answers from the Prime Minister
The heavily conflicting stories between the victims and the military have sparked immense national public outrage. The Narathiwat Task Force completely denies that a military helicopter was involved in the late-night shooting. Because of this outright denial, People’s Party lawmaker Romadon Panjor recently visited the actual crime scene.
After carefully viewing the scattered bullet holes, the lawmaker called for immediate national government intervention. He officially urged the Prime Minister to quickly set up an independent and fair fact-finding committee. The ultimate goal is to gather undeniable proof and accurately explain the complete truth to the public.
Currently, Sor Lae is still recovering from his severe gunshot wounds in the local provincial hospital. The wounded young man and his terrified family are desperately hoping for true and swift justice. Ultimately, an open and completely honest investigation is the absolute best way to heal the fractured community.
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