The suspect in the Cha-am shooting that left one man dead on Sunday night has surrendered to police, according to investigators.
Police said Mr Anurat Buawan, 40, turned himself in at about 10pm on 15 February 2026, around two hours after allegedly shooting and killing his 42-year-old elder brother, Mr Arun Buawan, at their home in Na Yang subdistrict, Cha-am.
The Cha-am shooting occurred at about 8pm following a heated argument between the brothers as the family prepared offerings for Chinese New Year. Mr Anurat fled the scene after the incident.
Cha-am shooting suspect surrenders to police
Police said he later surrendered to Pol Col Apirak Permchai, Superintendent of Cha-am Police Station, along with senior officers, in Ban Lat district, Phetchaburi province. He was then taken to Cha-am Police Station for questioning.
In an initial statement to investigators, Mr Anurat confessed to shooting his brother, police said.
Authorities have charged him with murder, carrying a firearm and ammunition in a public place without reasonable cause, and discharging a firearm in a public area without justification.
Police said the case was concluded within approximately two hours, with the suspect now facing legal proceedings. The Cha-am shooting remains subject to further investigation as the case moves through the judicial process.