Herbalist assassinated by sniper during dinner in Phatthalung

A well-known herbalist, Jakkrit Suwannarat, also known as ‘Mor Boy’ or ‘Mor Han’, was fatally shot during a social gathering at his residence in Phatthalung province on the night of September 24, 2026.

According to reports from the Thale Noi Police Station, the 40-year-old victim was dining with five male friends when two gunshots were fired. The victim sustained two wounds to his right ear and died at the scene. Witnesses fled the area immediately following the shots.

Investigators believe the assailant may have used a scoped weapon to snipe the victim from a nearby rubber plantation under the cover of darkness. Police are currently reviewing CCTV footage and plan to interrogate witnesses and friends who were present to determine if the motive was a personal conflict.