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Phan Thong police in Chonburi in central/eastern Thailand are investigating after what Thai Rath called a brazen drive-by shooting of a 53 year old woman who was driving a black Honda Civic with Bangkok plates. 

 

The incident happened on the Sukprayoon Road heading towards Phanat Nikhom at about 6.30 pm yesterday.

 

Apatsara, 55, was shot in the shoulder and through the cheekbones. There was evidence of two shots having been fired through the driver's window one of which exited through the windshield. 

 

The victim was taken in a grievous condition to a local hospital then transferred to Ekachon 1 hospital due to the seriousness of her wounds. 

 

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A witness to the attack, Thada, 23, said he saw two men on a motorcycle come up from the rear of the Civic. The driver was in a full face helmet, the pillion passenger in a half helmet. 

 

He thought four or five shots had been fired. The car careered off the road and crashed while the assailants raced off in the direction of Phanat Nikhom. 

 

One 9mm bullet was found in the car, another was embedded in the victim's shoulder. 

 

Police said the reason for the shooting is under investigation though they speculated it was perhaps to do with a personal dispute. 

 

They are studying CCTV in the area to get a lead on the motorcycle and will interview the victim if and when she recovers. 

 

 

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26 minutes ago, webfact said:

The victim was taken in a grievous condition to a local hospital then transferred to Ekachon 1 hospital due to the seriousness of her wounds. 

Under 24 hour police protection I hope. To me, it seems odd to announce where the victim can be found.

5 minutes ago, potless said:

Under 24 hour police protection I hope. To me, it seems odd to announce where the victim can be found.

The RTA are so unprofessional....just kids with guns!

Police said the reason for the shooting is under investigation though they speculated it was perhaps to do with a personal dispute. 

 

Only the best and the brightest are used for law enforcement here, apparently. A personal dispute. Wow. A stunning bit of detective work. 

Just now, spidermike007 said:

Police said the reason for the shooting is under investigation though they speculated it was perhaps to do with a personal dispute. 

 

Only the best and the brightest are used for law enforcement here, apparently. A personal dispute. Wow. A stunning bit of detective work. 

But it could also have been mistaken identity, it does happen, but then the RTP are not that bright as you know

Nice Mug Shot.

15 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

The RTA are so unprofessional....just kids with guns!

Maybe so but that is all she has now. No need for the media to announce where she is. 

Well she pee'd off someone, pee'd off enough to order a hit on her. Probably a dirty business deal. And it's dumb to announce her current whereabouts. 

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Phan Thong police in Chonburi in central/eastern Thailand are investigating after what Thai Rath called a brazen drive-by shooting of a 53 year old woman

 

Apatsara, 55, was shot in the shoulder and through the cheekbones.

What age is she ?

4 hours ago, potless said:

Under 24 hour police protection I hope. To me, it seems odd to announce where the victim can be found.

Freedom of press, sometimes they don't think too far ahead.

Is it getting to a stage where only criminals wear crash helmets.......????

19 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Freedom of press, sometimes they don't think too far ahead.

 

4 hours ago, norfolkandchance said:

Nice Mug Shot.

 My mistake not a police Mug shot. Photo for her old age pension.

6 hours ago, potless said:

Under 24 hour police protection I hope. To me, it seems odd to announce where the victim can be found.

That would depend on her budget. You don't expect the BiB to work for free, do you?

Usually, it is the media that gives away all the details. The Thai media is famous for this sort of coverage. 

Probably a business conflict because a hired gunman on the back of a bike costs money.

14 hours ago, NE1 said:

Is it getting to a stage where only criminals wear crash helmets.......????

Face masks are a better and more readily accepted option. I always feel suspicious when I see motorcyclists with helmets on around here... thinking gunmen or debt collectors!

Maybe a mafia hit, hence the 24 hours protection. My immediate thoughts.

On 6/1/2022 at 3:31 AM, potless said:

Under 24 hour police protection I hope. To me, it seems odd to announce where the victim can be found.

 

Unless a press statement like that is designed to set a trap. 

Dreadful

On 6/2/2022 at 4:45 AM, Stargeezr said:

Maybe a mafia hit, hence the 24 hours protection. My immediate thoughts.

 

24 hour hour protection by who, and against whom? They are one and the same. 

 

Edited June 3, 20224 yr by Leaver

On 6/4/2022 at 1:29 AM, Leaver said:

 

Unless a press statement like that is designed to set a trap. 

I cant believe that any police force anywhere in the world, would instigate a possible gunfight in a hospital.

6 hours ago, potless said:

I cant believe that any police force anywhere in the world, would instigate a possible gunfight in a hospital.

 

A police force that has police in it like this is capable of anything.

 

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