Vigilante Assassins?

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Just read this article on Pattaya one news-

http://www.pattayaone.net/news_24_07_51_2.html

Police Have Plenty of Reasons as to Why Local Businessman Murdered. Pattaya Police are shocked by the brazen nature of the shooting murder yesterday of a 40-year-old Thai businessman at the popular Niran Grand Condo complex in Soi Arunothai, central Pattaya.

The man was shot three times in broad daylight in front of his shop by a man who was the pillion passenger on a motorbike. Pattaya police commander Colonel Nopadon told local journalists his officers are working as fast as possible to solve the case and bring the killers to justice.

Colonel Nopadon said the victim, Khun Nirut, was involved in a number of illegal activities and had been arrested on a couple of occasions in 2006 and charged with possession of a gun and selling the class 1 drug yah ice. At the time of the murder these cases were still to be heard in court, but Colonel Nopadon noted the man’s death means there will be no further court action.

Illegal activities engaged in by the victim included money lending, gambling, drug dealing, adultery, and possible jaywalking.

Relatives, business associates of Khun Nirut, and witnesses were questioned late into the night about the murder. All CCTV cameras in the area were checked, and a couple were found to be working. Police obtained a good picture of the gunman. In addition, a person in a black Toyota Vios car, with Bangkok numberplates, was seen pointing out the victim and escorting the killer's motorbike. After watching the murder it drove away at speed. Although the number plate on the bike was taken it proved to be fake.

At this stage police are not prepared to reveal details about the potential various motives for the killing but are hopeful the case will be solved within the next few days.

"Illegal activities engaged in by the victim included money lending, gambling, drug dealing, adultery, and possible jaywalking".

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This story can be viewed Here in the Pattaya News Clippings section.