17-Year-Old Arrested for Fatal Motorcycle Shooting in Phetchaburi

On January 29, 2026, a tragic shooting unfolded on Phetkasem Road in Phetchaburi province when a 17-year-old boy on a dirt bike shot and killed a 23-year-old local resident named Thanarat Wonglai. At approximately 8:00 PM, Khao Yoi police station received an alert about the shooting on the inbound carriageway. Investigators found the victim's grey-and-black Honda PCX 150 motorcycle abandoned by the roadside. Thanarat had been shot six times in the abdomen and once in the right elbow with a 9mm handgun. Witnesses reported that two teenage males on a red dirt bike followed the victim, signaled him to stop, and then one of them opened fire. The suspect fled against traffic towards Mueang Phetchaburi district. Police recovered seven 9mm cartridge cases, two bullets, and an electronic cigarette at the crime scene. Investigators believe the shooting stemmed from a previous dispute, though the exact cause remains unknown. The suspect's mother has contacted police to arrange his surrender, and authorities note the youth has a history of fights in the area. Police are continuing their investigation and efforts to apprehend any additional suspects.