webfact Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Dramatic assassination attempt on Thai official captured on CCTVBANGKOK: -- A government official in Thailand has survived a murder attempt unscathed thanks to his car's bullet-proof windows.The dramatic footage shows a Thai government official, Paiboon Pansanit, getting into his car, shortly afterwards a gunman can be seen walking up to the vehicle and firing shots inside.The gunman fired at least seven rounds at point-blank range at the driver's window however the shots did not go through the glass as it was bullet proof.Police are now hunting for the gunman who ran off with an accomplice, Mr Pansanit was asked afterward if he had any idea who had tried to kill him and replied: "How would I know? It would be good to know."Mr Paiboon had been visiting one of Thailand's most notorious mafia figures – Somchai Khunpluem, known as Kamnan Poh – at a hospital in Chonburi province.Source and video: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/thailand/10174276/Dramatic-assassination-attempt-on-Thai-official-captured-on-CCTV.html-- The Telegraph 2013-07-13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OzMick Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. Edited July 13, 2013 by OzMick 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 All very Godfather..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
requiredinfo Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 sounds like another attempted run for political office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tywais Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 The gun looked like it had a silencer on it, quite a long barrel. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bigbamboo Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 (edited) That'll teach him to bring Don Somchai noodles instead of pasta. Edited July 13, 2013 by bigbamboo 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scott Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 Since he has bullet proof windows, he must have some idea of who is after him. 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NongKhaiKid Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 Was this another Facebook hire ? A professional would have done his homework and known about the bullet proof windows. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Credo Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Was this another Facebook hire ? A professional would have done his homework and known about the bullet proof windows. Nah, this one was an amateur. The next one will know more than this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orac Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. Would be more interested to know when he became a government official "Also visiting yesterday was Somchai's wife Satil Khunpluem, accompanied by Somchai's close aid Paiboon Pansanit" http://signin.nationmultimedia.com/national/Kamnan-Poh-out-of-intensive-care-30199843.html?PHPSESSID=b224737810eae30cc0835778ce1b6bc4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OzMick Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. Would be more interested to know when he became a government official "Also visiting yesterday was Somchai's wife Satil Khunpluem, accompanied by Somchai's close aid Paiboon Pansanit" http://signin.nationmultimedia.com/national/Kamnan-Poh-out-of-intensive-care-30199843.html?PHPSESSID=b224737810eae30cc0835778ce1b6bc4 Currently in Thailand, it's quite common to be a government official AND a close aide to a convicted criminal. 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post A Member Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. In many countries this would be a major story and scandal, why was a government official visiting a notorious mafia boss, why does he need a bullet proof car etc. and the media would be all over it. Excuse me , I forgot TIT 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Member Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Since he has bullet proof windows, he must have some idea of who is after him. Ha Ha, perm any one from a large choice ? Now we wait for the BIB and multiple choice motives. Can Chalerm get his red nose into this one ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bellweather Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 Since he has bullet proof windows, he must have some idea of who is after him. Ha Ha, perm any one from a large choice ? Now we wait for the BIB and multiple choice motives. Can Chalerm get his red nose into this one ? Tailor made for Chalerm and " I know who arranged this but I'm not saying at this time ". His name begins with an initial somewhere between a-z. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellweather Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. In many countries this would be a major story and scandal, why was a government official visiting a notorious mafia boss, why does he need a bullet proof car etc. and the media would be all over it.Excuse me , I forgot TIT Thailand no problem no scandal..already have convicted criminal running the country by proxy...this was just a social get together Sad though and shows just how this country operates as the visit etc will be explained away in a definitive way, the government has spoken and that's that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie61 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 I do think these guys all deserve each other. Just wish they would not miss next time: both sides. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OzMick Posted July 13, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2013 I bet that next time he remembers that it HAS to be red grapes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyLew Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. Would be more interested to know when he became a government official "Also visiting yesterday was Somchai's wife Satil Khunpluem, accompanied by Somchai's close aid Paiboon Pansanit" http://signin.nationmultimedia.com/national/Kamnan-Poh-out-of-intensive-care-30199843.html?PHPSESSID=b224737810eae30cc0835778ce1b6bc4 Currently in Thailand, it's quite common to be a government official AND a close aide to a convicted criminal. You got that right Considering Thailand is currently being run by a convicted criminal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netizen Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 This has the appearance of a staged event. Of course he would not know who did it. If he revealed that the surprise would be spoiled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 The gun looked like it had a silencer on it, quite a long barrel. And from the footage the guy ''should'' be identified. Bet the shooter thought, ''They sold me a copy gun''. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salapoo Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 The gunman fired at least seven rounds at point-blank range at the driver's window however the shots did not go through the glass as it was bullet proof. Fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neilly Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Mr Paiboon had been visiting one of Thailand's most notorious mafia figures Well, that was a silly thing to do Note to self: - Don't go visiting hospitals in Chonburi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Next question - why was Paiboon visiting Kamnan Poh? I don't suppose it occurred to the reporter, or perhaps he considered it to be too personal to ask. The answer to that may help with the earlier question. In many countries this would be a major story and scandal, why was a government official visiting a notorious mafia boss, why does he need a bullet proof car etc. and the media would be all over it. Excuse me , I forgot TIT Bullet proof glass: Many people have been murdered in Thailand on the orders of "influential figures". Likely the person targeted had enemies from being a close aide in business/politics. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happysanook Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Wait a minute... This is CCTV? Since when does CCTV shake and move like it's being handheld.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Wait a minute... This is CCTV? Since when does CCTV shake and move like it's being handheld.... Does it matter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai at Heart Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Maybe he was visiting to say sorry for letting him get nicked. Apology accepted it seems... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robby nz Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Isn't the mafia boss supposed to be in prison for murder? Oh that's right, I remember now, he slipped and fell in the shower so his son a PT MP got him a VIP room in the hospital. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 Wait a minute... This is CCTV? Since when does CCTV shake and move like it's being handheld.... You'll see most CCTV footage like this shown to the media in Thailand is actually recorded by a mobile phone or camera from the CCTV monitor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomross46 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 In Chicago, if the hit man fails to complete the contract the first time, he does not get a second chance. In Tokyo he would lose a finger. In Thailand he goes to Cambodia. Many years ago my Thai boss hired a body guard from the police, we told him it was the police that carried out assassinations. He hired some one from a Thai Chinese family, he was OK. A previous Democrat PM had two assassination attempts against him, he had police protection. He got rid of the police protection and the Army stepped in. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brfsa2 Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 The enforced glass was really good, because most bullet proof glasses dont take more then 3-4 bullets at the same spot, also depends on the gun type. The assasins knew he had bullet proof glass. but it seems 7 shots were not enough to pass through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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