Man shot dead in Yala
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A FRUIT merchant was shot dead in Yala's Muang district Monday morning, while another attack on Sunday night in Raman district saw three villagers injured.
Police found the body of Samarn Kootae, 34, early Monday next to a railway line in Tambon Yupo. He had been shot in the neck, but no gun shells were found at the scene.
Police suspected a personal conflict was the motive, although they have not ruled out it being linked to the ongoing insurgency.
The Raman incident occurred at about 8pm, when assailants opened fire at a teashop from a Mitsubishi pickup truck. Police suspect the attack was part of unrest in the far South.
