The 43-year-old woman was killed in Chao Fa Road West, near the intersection with Kwang Road, as she approached Central Festival Phuket from Chalong Circle about 8.08pm.
A man in a black Mitsubishi four-wheel drive pulled alongside the woman's white Chevrolet.
The killer - probably in a passenger seat - fired one shot through the window, hitting her in the head as she talked on a mobile telephone, killing her instantly.
The killer's vehicle was driven off towards Central, leaving chaos behind as the victim's car veered into the kerb and knocked over a light pole. The victim had a seat belt on.
Traffic was held up and a crowd probably numbering hundreds gathered as first paramedics then police investigators descended on the grisly execution scene.
Forensic crews were still searching for clues tonight.
The vehicle had Phuket plates but the owner was recorded as being from Nonthaburi province, across the river from Bangkok.
The woman, wearing a blue polo top and white jeans, slumped at the wheel. The crowd continued to look on as her body was removed from the vehicle.
It is believed the woman lived in Yaowarat Road, Phuket City, and had a business connection with an energy drink manufacturer.
Gee wizz and they have been warning us for years, do not use your mobile phone while driving. If this lady was a bit more aware of her surroundings and not busy chatting on the phone, she may have been able to out manoeuvre the killer or killers in the pick-up. Hang I am never going into business agin in Thailand, just too damn dangerous.
Posted by Robin on January 18, 2013 22:45