Journalist Seriously Injured After Getting Blasted by Shotgun in Pattaya

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Pattaya-A shooting incident occurred in Pattaya yesterday morning, leaving a journalist seriously injured.

Pattaya police received a report of the incident around 7 AM today, December 13th, before mobilizing investigators and rescue personnel to the scene. The incident happened on Soi Sai Sam on Pettrakul Road, Nongprue sub-district, Banglamung district, Chonburi province.

 

Upon arrival, authorities discovered a red Honda PCX motorcycle overturned in the middle of the road. Nearby, Mr. Nattapat Boonchalee, a 28-year-old Pattaya-based assistant news reporter, was found with severe injuries to his left cheek and head. Emergency medical assistance was immediately provided before Mr. Nattapat was transported to a nearby hospital. A subsequent medical examination revealed that there were over 40 shotgun pellets lodged in his eye socket and head.

 

According to a friend of the victim, Mr. O (pseudonym), they were having breakfast at a hot pot restaurant less than one kilometer from the incident site moments before the shooting. A red sedan followed by a motorcycle entered the restaurant shortly before Mr. O left to take his child to school. Upon returning, he found Mr. Nattapat seriously injured on the road and promptly notified emergency services.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-12-14

 

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[2baht]

In depth investigative journalism, he was riding a red Honda PCX, brilliant, who needs a motive! 🙄

[Purdey]

That journalists are always in peril from people they investigate. I hope the poor guy recovers but it looks like he may have lost an eye. 

[Gandtee]

The perils of reporting. In depth or otherwise. I hope he recovers quickly. and the perpetrator's brought to justice.

[mikebell]

This could damage Pattaya's sterling reputation as a tourist destination. Mobilise the invisible police.

[Gottfrid]

He surly had written something he wish never been printed.

[BritScot]

18 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

He surly had written something he wish never been printed.

Sorry not everyone is a coward! Some people have principles. 

[Gottfrid]

2 minutes ago, BritScot said:

Sorry not everyone is a coward! Some people have principles. 

Yep, and some are just stupid!

[cdemundo]

"Pol. Col. Navin suspected that the incident might be connected to the victim’s work as a journalist or a personal conflict."

 

Or something...