{
  "id": 8400323,
  "title": "1 killed, 4 injured in shooting near Mae Ramphueng Beach",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/1-killed-4-injured-in-shooting-near-mae-ramphueng-beach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T06:27:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2026/09/19/1-killed-4-injured-in-shooting-near-mae-ramphueng-beach/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "RAYONG — On September 18, 2026, a tragic incident unfolded near Mae Ramphueng Beach in Rayong, resulting in one fatality and four injuries. Two groups of teenagers engaged in a violent exchange of gunfire, with a bystander among the victims. The confrontation took place near the \"Mae Ramphueng Beach: Colors of the Eastern Region\" festival, which was in full swing that night. The festival featured musical performances by popular artists, including a concert by the band Maleehuana that evening. As the concert concluded, tourists began to depart the venue. Two groups of teenagers, reportedly embroiled in an argument, began exchanging insults and challenges before dissolving into a fight. Shortly thereafter, a barrage of gunshots rang out. Panandat, who was not involved in the altercation and was on his way home, tragically lost his life from a bullet wound. Four other teenagers involved in the confrontation also sustained injuries from the gunfire. A concerned member of the public managed to capture video footage of the incident. Police investigators at the Muang Rayong Police Station are meticulously reviewing the footage as crucial evidence and have identified a suspect they believe to be the perpetrator. The authorities are urgently searching for the suspect and preparing to take legal action against them.",
  "summary": "RAYONG — 18 September 2026, A man was killed and four people were injured after two groups of teenagers exchanged gunfire near Mae Ramphueng Beach in Rayong late Thursday night, with a bystander among those hit. The shooting took place near the venue of the “Mae Ramphueng Beach: Colors of the Eastern Region” festival, which […] The post 1 killed, 4 injured in shooting near Mae Ramphueng Beach…",
  "key_points": [
    "One person killed, four injured in Rayong shooting",
    "Teenage groups exchanged gunfire near festival",
    "Suspect sought by police after video evidence"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The shooting near Mae Ramphueng Beach festival highlights a violent clash between two groups of teenagers, disrupting a lively event and claiming an innocent bystander's life while injuring several others.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}