A SOUTHAMPTON man has been shot dead in his Porsche in the Thai resort town of Pattaya.

Tony Kenway, who is originally from the city and attended St Monica Primary School in Bay Road, was shot in the head at about 10.30am. 

According to Thai reports, it is believed the 39-year-old, who lives in Bangkok, was killed as part of a gangland dispute.

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CCTV has been released of the murder which shows a man following the Mr Kenway across a car park to his red Porsche before shooting him while he sat in the driver's seat.

Mr Kenway's murderer was wearing dark clothes and was seen, on the video, pulling something out his black jacket.

It was reported that the man, who concealed his face, was seen running away after the incident to a waiting motorbike with a registration number plate 7992 and speeding away.

According to the Bangkok Post, police collected a single bullet cartridge case and a cigarette butt from the crime scene for examination.

Web designer Mr Kenway was married to 32-year-old Somporn Kenway, also known as Pan.

According to reports, his wife told investigators her husband was in the process of starting a new internet related business in Jomtien and she was unaware of any problems he may have been having, although she did suggest there may have been unresolved issues with the partner of a previous business.

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A map showing the location of Pattaya within Thailand (Google Maps)

Sanit Sport Club released a statement on its facebook page which said: "We are very sad to announce the death of Tony Kenway who lost his life this morning.

"We would like to offer Tony's family and friends our deepest sympathy and condolences at this difficult time.

"RIP Tony."

A Foreign Office spokeswoman, said: "We are in contact with the family of a British man following his death in Pattaya, Thailand. Our sympathies are with them at this difficult time. We are in touch with the local police."