Patong Police were informed of the incident about 11:50am yesterday (Nov 25).
The victim, identified as Paphangkon Chithong, 23, told police he was threatened with a shotgun after a driving dispute involving being cut off in traffic.
The suspects fled the scene in a silver Toyota Hilux Vigo, registered in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Police swiftly coordinated with patrol and traffic units, who intercepted the suspects ‒ Kritsana Keorot, 37, who was driving, and Hasalbasree Samea, 27, in the passenger seat ‒ at the Khok Makham intersection on Phra Barami Rd, where officers conducted a search.
A shotgun was discovered on the back seat of the vehicle.
Both men were taken into custody and taken to Patong Police Station for questioning.
Police charged the suspects and confiscated the firearm as evidence. The exact charges were not reported.
Legal proceedings are underway as investigators continue to examine the details of the case, police said.


