An individual in a state of crisis fired several gunshots on the road leading to Lipa Noi temple on Koh Samui. Police quickly intervened and made an arrest.
An incident disturbed the calm of the Lipa Noi neighbourhood on Koh Samui island this Thursday around 5:30 pm. According to videos shared on Facebook and local residents’ accounts, a man at the wheel of a pick-up opened fire several times while driving on the road to « Wat Lipa Noi » temple.
The first messages posted describe an individual « in crisis », apparently under the influence of drugs, who was firing « for fun ». A second post, published about an hour later, states that the man fired five shots before being apprehended.
The videos circulating on social media show the tense atmosphere and the reactions of local residents. The authorities have not yet released any official further details (suspect’s identity, type of weapon or possible charges).
This episode is a reminder that, even in the island’s residential and tourist areas, incidents linked to substance use and weapons possession can occur.
local source