Pattaya bar shooting leaves two wounded

On Monday morning, a late-night altercation at a Pattaya bar turned violent, resulting in two men being shot and wounded. The incident occurred just after 2:30am outside a bar on South Pattaya Road in the Bang Lamung district of Chon Buri province. Two men, identified as 29-year-old Mongkol "Max" Khamprasong and 36-year-old Ratchaphon "Ball" Namjaidee, were found suffering from gunshot wounds.

Emergency services were called to the scene, and police arrived to find the injured men lying in the street. Mongkol Khamprasong had been shot in the right calf, while Ratchaphon Namjaidee suffered a gunshot wound to his left foot and facial swelling. Mongkol's girlfriend had attempted to intervene in the fight and was also injured, covered in blood.

Police discovered a firearm inside Mongkol's nearby pickup truck and seized the weapon for further examination. The two men were initially taken to Pattaya City Hospital but were later transferred to separate hospitals due to the presence of their friends, who gathered separately at the hospital. Mongkol's condition was reported as being under the influence of alcohol, and he claimed he did not know who had initiated the argument.

Ratchaphon stated that he had approached Mongkol's group in the bar to greet a mutual acquaintance, but Mongkol had suddenly punched him without provocation. Ratchaphon alleged that Mongkol then pulled out a gun and fired three shots, one of which struck the back of his foot. Ratchaphon declined to comment on Mongkol's injuries.

Police stated that they would review security camera footage from the bar, both inside and outside, and examine the seized firearm to determine the appropriate charges. They noted that Mongkol's social media profile includes posts involving firearms, suggesting he is familiar with shooting and frequently carries a gun. These details will be considered as part of the investigation.