The South of Thailand has been the scene of many shocking acts of violence over the last few years, and now a member of the Thai football community can be added to the list of people affected by violence in that troubled region. Travelling in a car, on his way back from officiating at a Division 2 match between Pattalung and Krabi, linesman Jaroen Matchawanit was shot at by unknown assailants from another vehicle. Jaroen was hit by a bullet but, thankfully, survived the attack and is expected to be discharged from hospital soon. The attack isn’t thought to have been carried out by disgruntled fans as the rather nondescript match finished 1-1 and doesn’t seem to be part of the wider troubles down South. Instead, and perhaps more worryingly the police are looking into the underworld and the lucrative business of illegal gambling for leads in this case.