Cherng Talay Police reported receiving notification of the shooting at about 2:40pm at a house on Layan Soi 7, in Moo 6, Cherng Talay.
Police said the victims, identified as Phanupong ‘Sak’ Madsit, 36, and Ekkarat ‘Maan’ Jaeyong, 36, were walking in front of their house when they heard three gunshots. Mr Phanupong was struck in the calf, while Mr Ekkarat was grazed by a bullet.
Investigators determined that the shooting followed a heated argument the previous night between the victims’ group and another group over loud engine revving from a motorcycle. The dispute reportedly escalated into a physical altercation.
An initial police report named two men as suspected perpetrators in connection with the earlier altercation. However, following further investigation, Cherng Talay Police identified the alleged shooter as Dulyawit Makkhunthod, 24, a resident of Thepkrasattri.
Police said officers gathered evidence and obtained an arrest warrant from the Phuket Provincial Court (Warrant No. 89/2569). The suspect was later apprehended, and a firearm believed to have been used in the attack was seized.
Mr Dulyawit was handed over to investigating officers for legal proceedings, Cherng Talay Police confirmed.