{
  "id": 732408,
  "title": "Six injured in shotgun attack at Korat fair",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/six-injured-in-shotgun-attack-at-korat-fair",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T04:16:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/08/13/six-injured-in-shotgun-attack-at-korat-fair/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nakhon Ratchasima, August 12, 2026 — Six individuals sustained injuries following a violent incident at a local fair in Dan Khun Thot district, involving a homemade shotgun and knives. The attack transpired around 10:30 PM near the Phor Khun Thot Monument, where a “Chim Shop Chai” food-and-shopping event was concluding. Police arrived and apprehended one suspect, while others escaped. Emergency responders transported the injured to local medical facilities; several were later moved to Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital due to the severity of their wounds.\n\nPrakob Patithin, the event organizer, stated that the assailants initially resorted to stabbing victims with knives before discharging a Thai-made shotgun loaded with \"luk roi\" ammunition, which projects multiple pellets upon firing. The assault occurred as vendors were disassembling their stalls at the event's end. Among the wounded were a man with stab wounds to his back and finger; a second man suffering from a gunshot to the back and a right arm injury; another victim struck by 13 pellets across his body and arm; a woman shot twice in the leg and suffering back impact from pellet fragments; another woman struck in the left arm; and a man with nine shotgun wounds to his back. Preliminary investigations suggest the confrontation originated when the suspects attempted to steal a parked motorcycle. Initially detained by the owner with the assistance of the event organizer, one suspect fled and later returned with companions armed with knives and a shotgun, precipitating the attack. Police are interrogating the detained individual and have enlisted forensic experts to examine him for gunshot residue. Ongoing investigations are underway to apprehend the remaining suspects.",
  "summary": "NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 12 August 2026, six people were injured after a group of assailants allegedly used knives and a homemade shotgun at a local fair in Dan Khun Thot district late Wednesday night. The shooting occurred at about 22:30 near the Phor Khun Thot Monument, where the “Chim Shop Chai” food-and-shopping event was being […] The post Six injured in shotgun attack at Korat fair appeared…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}