Thread: Russian tourist shot in Phuket commercial area

A Russian national was shot and wounded by a lone gunmen in the commercial district of Phuket today (Wednesday).


Phuket police said that the gunman wore a jacket, gloves and covered his face with a crash helmet and hood, adding that he waited on a motorcycle until the victim, a tourist, parked his car in front of a coffee shop at about 11am.


Then the gunman approached the car and fired several shots with a pistol into the car, injuring the victim sat in the driver’s seat, then sped away in a hurry.


Police checked CCTV at the scene and in nearby areas and retraced the gunman’s escape route to the back of the Laguna housing project, about a kilometre from the crime scene, where they found a jacket, shoes, sunglasses and a pair of gloves, believed to have been abandoned by the gunman.


Police did not find the weapon.


The injured Russian was taken to a hospital for emergency treatment.


Police say they will question the victim to determine the motive for the shooting.

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44-Year-old Russian Man Injured From Multiple Gunshots While Sitting in Car in Phuket

A 44-year-old Russian man has sustained injuries from gunshots while he was in a parked car in front of a café in Cherng Talay.

The Cherng Talay Police told the Phuket Express that they were notified of the incident at 11:45 A.M. on Wednesday (June 7th) in the boat avenue which is about one kilometer from the Cherng Talay Police Station.


Emergency responders and police arrived at the scene to find the injured man who has now been identified as Mr. ALEYNIKOV DMITRY, 44, Russian national, still inside the car. He was still conscious, cognizant, and could walk. He sustained injuries from three bullet wounds near his chest and arm. He was taken to a nearby hospital. Four bullet holes were found at the front glass of the car.


Mr. Dmitry did not answer any immediate questions about possible motive or the situation despite being cognizant and was rushed to a local hospital for urgent medical assistance. His wounds are believed to be non-life threatening.


The Cherng Talay Police are hunting for the suspect who is believed to be a foreign man.

UPDATE: 44-Year-old Russian Man Injured From Multiple Gunshots While Sitting in Car in Phuket - The Pattaya News

But, but……Pattaya is supposed to be the epicentre of crime etc in Thailand, isn’t it?

There are more hits and gangsterism in Phuket than anywhere else in LoS.

Shit country, really.

Name of the victim . . . nationality of the victim . . . can it get more ridiculous . . .

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

There are more hits and gangsterism in Phuket than anywhere else in LoS.

Here's some more straws for you to grab.

Originally Posted by misskit

Police say they will question the victim to determine the motive for the shooting.

Obviously I'm going with business dispute over love triangle on this one.

the russian apparently owned a restaurant.

The Beetroot Wars !

Originally Posted by taxexile

the russian apparently owned a restaurant.

That cash won't launder itself you know.

Originally Posted by KWAN

The Beetroot Wars !

Moral don't try to sell Borscht Bucket Pies

Kazakh man in police custody over alleged shooting of Russian in Phuket

A Kazakh man was arrested on Thursday at Phuket international airport on suspicion of involvement in the shooting of a Russian national in the commercial area of the resort island on Wednesday.


The suspect was apprehended by Thai police as he was trying to board a flight bound for Russia, according to the investigative commander of the Region 8 Provincial Police Bureau.


Riding a motorcycle, wearing gloves, a jacket and with his face covered by a crash helmet and hood, a gunman approached a car, being driven by the Russian national, which had stopped in front of a coffee shop. He fired several shots from a pistol at the person in the driver’s seat, seriously injuring him.


Police retraced the gunman’s escape route using CCTV until they found a jacket, a pair of gloves, shoes and sunglasses abandoned at a spot near a housing estate about a kilometre from the crime scene. The motorcycle, allegedly used by the gunman, was left at a resort.


The commander said that he suspects that the gunman and the victim might be involved in criminal activities, adding that they will seek help from an interpreter during the interrogation of the suspect.

Kazakh man in police custody over alleged shooting of Russian in Phuket | Thai PBS World : The latest Thai news in English, News Headlines, World News and News Broadcasts in both Thai and English. We bring Thailand to the world

The commander said that he suspects that the gunman and the victim might be involved in criminal activities

Epic sleuthing once again.

Do you reckon they know who's the victim and who's the shooter?

Or what day it happened on?

Well, they don't know that one is Russian and the other a Kazakh because not providing that information anymore is the rule

Why didn't the Kazakh fly out on Wednesday (anywhere, then onward to Ruskieland), silly fuker?

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Shit country, really.

You really should get off the fence, about your feelings for Thailand.

Kazakhstani Suspect in Shooting of Russian Man in Phuket Initially Charged with Overstaying

A Kazakhstani suspect has been arrested at Phuket International Airport after a Russian businessman was injured after being shot while he was in a car at a popular cafe in Phuket. The suspect has initially been charged with overstaying.

The Phuket Provincial Police Commander Major General Sermphan Sirikong told the Phuket Express on Thursday afternoon (June 8th) that the Kazakhstani suspect had overstayed his legal visa, although the exact number of days he had overstayed was not mentioned by relevant law enforcement officials. At this stage, he has been charged with overstaying and other potential charges like attempted murder are under investigation and review.


The suspect has not cooperated well in the questioning process, added police, and has requested to meet with the Kazakhstan embassy as he did not speak English or Thai.


The injured victim, Mr. ALEYNIKOV DMITRY, 44, Russian national, is still being treated at a hospital but according to doctors is out of the “danger zone” and expected to fully survive and recover from multiple gunshot wounds. Once he is medically well enough to do so, Phuket police plan to interview Mr. Dmitry to determine if he had any idea why the suspect, Mr. Artur Legay, 49, allegedly attempted to kill him.


Mr. Dmitry was reportedly conscious, cognizant, and talking, although not yet ready for an interview.

UPDATE: Kazakhstani Suspect in Shooting of Russian Man in Phuket Initially Charged with Overstaying - The Phuket Express

Kazakhstani Suspect Denies all Charges, Gun Found in Phuket Pond

A Kazakhstani man, suspected of shooting a Russian man who was sitting in his car at a popular Phuket Cafe, has denied all charges including intent to murder. A gun believed to be the weapon used in the crime has been found in a pond in Cherng Talay, Thalang.

The Phuket Provincial Police Commander Major General Sermphan Sirikong told the Phuket Express on Saturday (June 10th) that an arrest warrant was issued by the Phuket Provincial Court on Thursday (June 8th) for the Kazakhstani suspect, Mr. Artur Legay, 49.


Mr. Legay is facing charges with intent to murder and illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition. However he has denied all charges and told police that he knows nothing at all and has been described as uncooperative with any questioning.


The Phuket Express noted, a legal charge for ‘Opening fire in public without a reason’ was not mentioned as a current charge applied to Mr. Legay.


On Friday night (June 9th) the hand gun that Mr. Legay allegedly used to shoot the Russian man, Mr. ALEYNIKOV DMITRY, 44, was found in a pond which is about one kilometer from the scene.

Legay is not expected to be granted bail as he is considered to be a flight risk and will remain in Thai custody awaiting trial.


Mr. Dmitry is recovering from his bullet wounds in a local Phuket hospital and is said to be conscious, cognizant, and in upbeat spirits. He has not, however, yet officially conducted an interview with law enforcement about the incident due to his still recovering health.

UPDATE: Kazakhstani Suspect Denies all Charges, Gun Found in Phuket Pond - The Pattaya News