DSI to file murder charges against Abhisit, Suthep

BANGKOK, May 30 – Thailand’s Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is mulling additional charges against former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban in connection with the death of Italian photographer Fabio Polenghi in the 2010 political violence in Bangkok. Wannapong Kotcharag, DSI deputy director general, said investigation officials will take into consideration […]

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Bangkok Protests 2010: Shot that killed Italian came from area where troops deployed

The Criminal Court yesterday heard a witness testify that the gunshot that killed Italian photographer Fabio Polenghi came from where the security forces were deployed during the 2010 political mayhem. Speaking from the witness stand in the inquest into Polenghi’s death, PBS Channel news-crew member Makid Khamnan said he was on assignment to cover the […]

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Sister of Italian photographer killed in 2010 political riots satisfied with Thai govt compensation

BANGKOK, 25 May 2012 (NNT) – A sister of late Italian photojournalist Fabio Polenghi, who died in political violence in 2010 in Thailand, has said she was pleased with the government’s assistance for her family. Ms. Elisabetta Polenghi said she wanted her brother’s death to remind people of how important the press freedom is in […]

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