SONGKHLA: A Malaysian policeman was killed and another wounded in a clash with kratom smugglers on the Malaysian side of the border opposite Sadao district in the early hours of Tuesday.
Two Thai smugglers were arrested. Three other Thais were wounded, fled to Thailand and were caught.
A Malaysian police patrol came upon an estimated 13 men acting suspiciously around 2am near the border, opposite Thailand’s Talor village in tambon Padang Besar of Sadao district.
The police patrol moved in to investigate. This led to an exchange of gunshots.
One Malaysian, Pol Cpl…
