Bangkok Protest: DSI says shooting of Japanese photographer still unclear

The head of the Department of Special Investigation disputed claims yesterday by a Pheu Thai MP adisputed claims a red-shirt activist made to the Japanese Embassy in Bangkok on the death of a Japanese photographer during the anti-government rallies earlier this year. DSI director-general Tharit Pengdit, as chief investigator into the shooting, said initial verification […]

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Thai troops killed Red Shirts hiding in temple, official report admits

Leaked investigation contradicts Thai Prime Minister, who had blamed six gunshot deaths on protesters taking sanctuary An official investigation into the deaths of protesters taking refuge in a Buddhist temple that had been declared a safe haven during Thailand’s Red Shirt demonstrations in May this year has found that special forces were probably responsible. This […]

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“Red-shirt” Rally Kicks off in Bangkok

Members of Thailand’s anti- government “Red-shirts” group on Friday morning started to gather at Khok Woa intersection on Bangkok’s Ratchadamneon Avenue. They will hold activities in remembrance of the passing of eight months since their rally against the government at Phan Fa Bridge and to mark the 78th year of the constitution. The rally organisers […]

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