Russian "Businessman" Shot in Phuket
Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2023 11:55 am
Interesting update below.
Kazakhstani suspect arrested for lunchtime shooting of Russian on Phuket
THURSDAY, June 08, 2023
Phuket police on Thursday arrested a Kazakhstani man at the island province’s airport over the shocking shooting of a Russian businessman in front of a restaurant just before lunchtime the day before.
Dmitry Aleynikov, 44, was shot four times while in his car in front of a restaurant on Boat Avenue, an outdoor shopping complex.
He was shot once in his chest and twice in his left arm. A fourth bullet sliced his wedding-ring finger.
Police took the alleged gunman, identified as Artur Legay in local reports, for questioning at Phuket Police headquarters.
Footage from security cameras shows a gunman arriving on a motorcycle at the shopping complex in Thalang district’s Choeng Thalay tambon.
After getting off his motorcycle, he paced until Aleynikov’s vehicle arrived.
As soon as Aleynikov arrived, he ran to the front of the car and fired four shots at the Russian through its windshield.
https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand ... l/40028367
UPDATE: Kazakhstani Suspect in Shooting of Russian Man in Phuket Initially Charged with Overstaying
By Goongnang Suksawat -
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 18:36
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.
https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/08/u ... erstaying/
Kazakhstani suspect arrested for lunchtime shooting of Russian on Phuket
THURSDAY, June 08, 2023
Phuket police on Thursday arrested a Kazakhstani man at the island province’s airport over the shocking shooting of a Russian businessman in front of a restaurant just before lunchtime the day before.
Dmitry Aleynikov, 44, was shot four times while in his car in front of a restaurant on Boat Avenue, an outdoor shopping complex.
He was shot once in his chest and twice in his left arm. A fourth bullet sliced his wedding-ring finger.
Police took the alleged gunman, identified as Artur Legay in local reports, for questioning at Phuket Police headquarters.
Footage from security cameras shows a gunman arriving on a motorcycle at the shopping complex in Thalang district’s Choeng Thalay tambon.
After getting off his motorcycle, he paced until Aleynikov’s vehicle arrived.
As soon as Aleynikov arrived, he ran to the front of the car and fired four shots at the Russian through its windshield.
https://www.nationthailand.com/thailand ... l/40028367
UPDATE: Kazakhstani Suspect in Shooting of Russian Man in Phuket Initially Charged with Overstaying
By Goongnang Suksawat -
Thursday, 8 June 2023, 18:36
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.
https://thepattayanews.com/2023/06/08/u ... erstaying/
On the contrary, sounds like an efficient deterent to foreign gangsters. If you shoot someone in Phuket the police will deport you for overstaying your visa. 
