Phuket tuk-tuk driver shot dead in Kathu

Capt Wattanatorn Bumrungthin of the Kathu Police was notified at 3am this morning of a shooting incident in front of the Phuket Villa housing complex on Phra Phuket Kaew Rd in Kathu where it was reported one man had died from gunshot wounds.

Capt Wattanatorn told The Phuket News today, “Our investigation team and Kusoldhram rescue workers arrived at the scene to find a yellow-plated tuk-tuk with two bullet holes in its side window and two bullets in the rear view mirror. Inside the tuk-tuk was the driver sitting dead in his seat.”

“I checked the surrounding area but found no bullets or bullet casings. The victim’s body was taken to Vachira Hospital,” Capt Wattanatorn said.

Capt Wattanatorn later confirmed that the victim was Mr Sakol Srisompod, 58, Patong Tuk-Tuk Club President who had been shot four times.