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Businessman killed by bomb

A businessman was killed when bombs planted in his car were set off yesterday alongside the Attorney Region 3 Office in Nakhon Ratchasima. Two Army officers who were passing the scene were also hurt.

Published on August 24, 2007

Police investigators inspect a car destroyed by bombs when a businessman was killed and two passersby injured yesterday afternoon. The car was parked near Nakhon Ratchasima’s Attorney Region 3 Office and the governor’s residence.

Police rushed to the scene at about 4pm to find the car totally destroyed. It took 10 minutes to extinguish the blaze.

They found the charred body of Thanakorn Meemol, 42, on the ground under the driver's door.

Major Nareumol Thong-washirapaiboon, a woman officer, and Senior Colonel Pattavuth Sutthirat were taken to Khai Suranaree Hospital after suffering shrapnel wounds.

Police learned that Thanakorn went to the office to discuss a drug case.

It was when he was about to open the door of his car that the bombs exploded, killing him instantly.

Police found two exploded bombs and one unexploded device inside the car.

They suspect the killers planted the explosives then detonated them by remote control from a distance where they could see the victim getting into his car.

Police believe the motive was a personal or a business-related conflict.

Businessman killed by bomb

A businessman was killed when bombs planted in his car were set off yesterday alongside the Attorney Region 3 Office in Nakhon Ratchasima. Two Army officers who were passing the scene were also hurt.

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