Aayu Salamang, 40, was walking in the compound of his home in Narathiwat province when at least four men sprayed dozens of bullets into his backyard, killing him instantly, said police Lt. Kuman Sanya. The victim was once a member of a separatist movement in the area, but he surrendered to authorities two years ago, said army spokesman Col. Akara Thiprote.
Aayu went into hiding for nearly two years in fear of retribution, only returning to his home two months ago, Akara said. "From initial investigations, we believe it was an act of revenge for betraying the insurgency movement. It was punishment for cooperating with authorities," he said.
Separately, security forces raided almost a hundred houses in Narathiwat province and detained 50 people, one of whom was suspected to be a key