Assassination Attempt on Contractor in Trang

[Georgealbert]

 

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

An incident on the evening of September 20, a construction contractor narrowly escaped death after being ambushed and shot at multiple times. The victim, 43-year-old Mr. Sitthikorn, was targeted while parked in his BMW X3 outside his home in Trang province.

 

According to reports, the assailant approached on a motorcycle disguised as a food delivery rider, complete with a raincoat and a food delivery bag. As Mr. Sitthikorn’s wife exited the vehicle to open the gate, the gunman pulled up beside the driver's door and opened fire. He was hit once in the right arm but survived the ordeal.

 

 

Police from the Crime Suppression Division and local authorities have launched a manhunt for the shooter. Investigators are examining nearby surveillance footage, although the cameras at the scene malfunctioned. Witnesses reported that the attack lasted only 15-45 seconds before the shooter fled the scene towards the city center.

 

Mr. Sitthikorn's mother-in-law described him as a good man, emphasising his dedication to family and work. She recounted that the couple had just attended a relative's funeral before returning home when the attack occurred. Eyewitness accounts suggest that the gunman had been surveilling the area prior to the attack.

 

Authorities suspect that the suspect had been planning the shooting for some time, raising concerns about a possible contract killing. Investigations are ongoing, and police plan to conduct further interviews with Mr. Sitthikorn after he recovers from surgery.

 

-- 2024-09-22

 

 

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