Picture courtesy of Khoasod.

 

A 29-year-old condo maintenance technician was shot dead while riding his motorcycle home from work in Bangkok. The victim, who had recently enrolled at a well-known vocational college, was gunned down just 100 metres from his residence.

 

The fatal shooting occurred at around 20:00 on 3 March, in Soi Borommaratchachonnani 78, Lane 4, Thawi Watthana district. Police from Thammasala Station, forensic teams, and rescue workers responded to the scene.

 

The victim, identified as Mr. Phongsakorn “Pure” (29), was found lying on his back in a grassy area near the roadside. He had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the right temple, with the bullet exiting through his left.

 

Near his body, police found his black Honda PCX motorcycle (registration from Bangkok), which had toppled over. His yellow crash helmet bore a bullet hole, and his black shoulder bag was collected as evidence.

 

Eyewitnesses reported hearing the sound of two motorcycles chasing each other, followed by two gunshots. Initially, they assumed the victim had lost control and crashed into a fence, but upon closer inspection discovered the gunshot wound and immediately alerted the authorities.

 

Police suspect that the victim was ambushed while riding home and attempted to flee but was shot in the head, with the bullet piercing his helmet.

 

Detectives are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to trace the shooter’s escape route. The motive remains unclear, but police are investigating whether the attack was linked to vocational college rivalries, as the victim had enrolled at a well-known technical institute in Pathumwan just one month prior.

 

According to his close friends, the victim had been frequently attending college in recent weeks, but it was unclear if he had been involved in any disputes..

 

Authorities are continuing their investigation and pursuing the gunman, who remains at large.

 

-- 2025-03-04

 

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