Myanmar businessman killed over black money deal in Bangkok

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A violent altercation in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area led to the death of a 53 year old Myanmar businessman in the early hours of this morning. The incident occurred at 1.30am today, February 14, in a room in a Sukhumvit Soi 4 mansion, where the victim, Kayo Seya, was found with multiple injuries and significant blood loss.

 

The businessman was reportedly involved in a foreign currency exchange business with two associates, William and John, a Scottish man. During a heated dispute, the victim’s mother attempted to intervene and was knocked unconscious.

 

When she regained consciousness, she discovered her son had been fatally injured. Additionally, it was reported that 5 million baht in cash was missing from the room.

 

The police and forensic teams are investigating the crime scene and seized a mysterious suitcase and the safe purchased for black money transactions. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage is being reviewed to track down the two suspects, with immigration officials alerted to prevent their escape.

 

The scene at the 23rd-floor apartment was grim, with the victim lying amidst a pool of blood, his injuries indicating a brutal attack. Police, forensic experts, and medical examiners from Chulalongkorn Hospital immediately swarmed the site to gather evidence and piece together the events leading to Seya’s death, reported KhaoSod.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

 

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by Nattapong Westwood

Picture courtesy of KhaoSod

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Police seeking two Scots in connection with Myanmar businessman’s murder

 

 

Police are looking for two Scottish men, accused by a Myanmar woman of killing her son and robbing him of about 5 million baht in cash at an apartment on Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Soi 4 on Tuesday night.

 

The woman, who was also assaulted, told Lumpini police that her son and the two Scots were partners in a money exchange business. She claimed that the pair came to her son’s apartment, located on the 23rd floor, and attacked both of them, knocking her unconscious.

 

She said that, when she woke up, she found her son was already dead in a pool of blood on the floor.  She also claims that about five million baht in cash, stored in a safe, had gone.

 

Lumpini police said they are trying to obtain CCTV footage from the apartment building and the surrounding area before they can seek warrants for the arrests of the suspects.

 

Police also said that they are yet to determine the motive of the alleged murder.

 

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[Emdog]

"Police also said that they are yet to determine the motive of the alleged murder."

Considering 5 million was missing, I'm gonna go out on a limb and guess the motive was money

[VinnieK]

I won't be surprised if the are arrested in the most popular bar in Pattaya or BKK ..

Wait...are these 'Wanted' posters of them behind the bar? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

They are not sending us their brightest.

 

[wealthychef]

I'm skeptical. No true Scotsman would commit such a crime!  </IYKYK>

[Bangkok Barry]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

two associates, William and John, a Scottish man.

 

More quality journalism from The Thaiger, and more quality foreigners attracted to Thailand.

[brianthainess]

The fatal injury was caused by a blunt instrument, Bag pipes?.... or the Glaswegian kiss?

[wensiensheng]

A mysterious suitcase?

 

curiouser and curiouser.

[shackleton]

Can't see the guys involved getting away out of the Country

They are heading for a long stay in the land of smiles 😃  

[tandor]

17 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

More quality journalism from The Thaiger, and more quality foreigners attracted to Thailand.

...Me and Mar were just sitting there...

[sirineou]

55 minutes ago, VinnieK said:

I won't be surprised if the are arrested in the most popular bar in Pattaya or BKK ..

Wait...are these 'Wanted' posters of them behind the bar? 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

They are not sending us their brightest.

No you dummy ! That's a mirror 

[klauskunkel]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

with immigration officials alerted to prevent their escape

Huh?!? Will that work?

[Xonax]

In the money laundering business people will get killed, if they are cheating their partners.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

When she regained consciousness, she discovered her son had been fatally injured. Additionally, it was reported that 5 million baht in cash was missing from the room.

The police and forensic teams are investigating the crime scene and seized a mysterious suitcase and the safe purchased for black money transactions. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage is being reviewed to track down the two suspects, with immigration officials alerted to prevent their escape.

Swetty socks on the run... sniff-em-out RTP

[john donson]

I hope there is a follow up story... robbery or were they defrauded ?

[renaissanc]

1.  If you're a foreigner in Thailand, the Police will catch you eventually, so it's silly to rob, steal, and kill here.

2. I watch the Thai news at midday and see news about this and that person having been murdered every day. I wonder why people feel that they have to kill someone to feel better. The Police will know who the suspects are and you'll simply be on the run forever afterwards until eventually you're caught and you spend 10, 15, 20+ years in a horrible jail. Then when you leave prison, what do you do? Nobody will want to know you, help you, or trust you.

[Hanuman2547]

I wouldn't be surprised if they are already out of the country.  

[DjSilver]

No, they should be looking for some Thais. The scots might get killed by the police as well.

[Thonburi-tales]

26 minutes ago, Hanuman2547 said:

I wouldn't be surprised if they are already out of the country.  

They'd have to move fast straight to Cambodia crossing. Taking a risk going through immigration because computers  move alot faster.

They could bribe someone to take them over the border but that can take time.

Laying low in BKK probably the way to go. 

I reckon they'll get clipped.

[harleyclarkey]

Geez ....more Brits ( yes, you stupidly rejected independence) causing chaos in the land of scams. 

[PETERTHEEATER]

Police are looking for two foreign ladyboys in tartan skirts as pefsons of interest....

[off road pat]

2 hours ago, shackleton said:

Can't see the guys involved getting away out of the Country

They are heading for a long stay in the land of smiles 😃  

Hm,...If they are any smart they would be out already,...

[ChrisKC]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

The fatal injury was caused by a blunt instrument, Bag pipes?.... or the Glaswegian kiss?

Or a frozen haggis!

[JeffersLos]

They left the main witness alive?

[Frankie baby]

A lot more to this story, the lady who got conveniently knocked out knows more. The police will need to break her & get the full SP.  

[Lemsta69]

2 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

More quality journalism from The Thaiger, and more quality foreigners attracted to Thailand.

 

They might not be quality journalists (whatever that means) but they probably know how to buy a pair of spectacles without getting ripped off 🤣🤣🤣

[Tequila makes me happy]

2 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

Huh?!? Will that work?

Alerted to the possibility of a major shakedown in exchange for 2 exit visas.

[jesimps]

3 hours ago, shackleton said:

Can't see the guys involved getting away out of the Country

They are heading for a long stay in the land of smiles 😃  

The red hair, football shirts and kilts will be a dead giveaway at airport departures.

[AndyAndyAndy]

2 hours ago, renaissanc said:

1.  If you're a foreigner in Thailand, the Police will catch you eventually, so it's silly to rob, steal, and kill here.

2. I watch the Thai news at midday and see news about this and that person having been murdered every day. I wonder why people feel that they have to kill someone to feel better. The Police will know who the suspects are and you'll simply be on the run forever afterwards until eventually you're caught and you spend 10, 15, 20+ years in a horrible jail. Then when you leave prison, what do you do? Nobody will want to know you, help you, or trust you.

 

People who murder other people are generally "Nobody will want to know you, help you, or trust you." to begin with.

[barrybike]

Myanmar businessman killed over black money deal in Bangkok Headline , what business was he in  Black money business !!  I presume they had fake passports if they were dealing with this other criminal -business man sorry as the headline suggests , the woman knows alot more than she is saying , I bet these guys are not Scottish at all