In the early hours of Sunday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutum, from Sattahip Police Station was called to house number 45/7-8 in Soi Huoy Yao in na-Jomtien to investigate a fatal shooting incident.

At the scene, Police inspected the body of Khun Sanit aged 45 who worked as a Civil Engineer at Pattaya City hall and was responsible for granting permission for new constructions around the Pattaya area.

He was lying in the street next to his Black Toyota Vios. The engine of the vehicle was still running and it appeared he was shot when he exited the truck in order to open the steel gate at the entrance to his house.

Family members who were understandably distraught confirmed that Khun Sanit was not in any known dispute with an individual or company and they were awoken by the sounds of gun shots at the front of the house.

Two Thai men were seen driving away from the scene following the shooting, however due to poor street lighting they were unable to identify them or the license plate on their motorbike.

Police are unsure of the exact reason behind the shooting at this time but suspect it could be related to his work. The investigation continues.

Pattaya One News

sounds like a dangerous job

Condolences to the family, friends and co-workers of the victim. Hope they catch the shooter and his accomplice.

In the early hours of Sunday Morning, Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutum, from Sattahip Police Station was called to house number 45/7-8 in Soi Huoy Yao in na-Jomtien to investigate a fatal shooting incident.

At the scene, Police inspected the body of Khun Sanit aged 45 who worked as a Civil Engineer at Pattaya City hall and was responsible for granting permission for new constructions around the Pattaya area.

He was lying in the street next to his Black Toyota Vios. The engine of the vehicle was still running and it appeared he was shot when he exited the truck in order to open the steel gate at the entrance to his house.

Family members who were understandably distraught confirmed that Khun Sanit was not in any known dispute with an individual or company and they were awoken by the sounds of gun shots at the front of the house.

Two Thai men were seen driving away from the scene following the shooting, however due to poor street lighting they were unable to identify them or the license plate on their motorbike.

Police are unsure of the exact reason behind the shooting at this time but suspect it could be related to his work. The investigation continues.

Pattaya One News

sounds like a dangerous job

I may be mistaken, but im sure this happened to another city hall employee doing the same or similar job not so long ago!

Maybe someone can also remember?

I think it was 1 or 2 years ago.

Sotisra - Yes, it was the 'mayor' of Huay Yai that got shot a couple of years ago right outside the Municipality Building.... allegeldy over the potentially lucrative contract to re-surface the Huay Yai road.

huay yai is like the bronx of chonburi.

it looks such a quiet place but obviously underneath is much murkier .

This kind of thing is perfectly normal in Thailand. Had he not been killed he would have amassed millions of Baht in kickbacks.

Thailand has a very high murder rate and Thais know the risks involved in climbing the greasy pole.

This kind of thing is perfectly normal in Thailand. Had he not been killed he would have amassed millions of Baht in kickbacks.

Thailand has a very high murder rate and Thais know the risks involved in climbing the greasy pole.

I was once told never have a succesfull business in Thailand as people try to tax you get jelaous and all sorts of nasty things.

One guy told me good advise keep a low profile and dont act as if you have any money.

I know a lot of guys lose their shirts on Thai business ventures I know of 3 who failed, but even if you are succefull you could ultimately fail

Sotisra - Yes, it was the 'mayor' of Huay Yai that got shot a couple of years ago right outside the Municipality Building.... allegeldy over the potentially lucrative contract to re-surface the Huay Yai road.

Yes, but there was also the head of planning at City Hall who was shot when he arrived home one evening. I seem to remember he lived in Naklua, or maybe Wongamat.