Immunity For Thai Senator Who Shot Ex-Wife

[sirchai]

police to question one of its members who shot his ex-wife at the dinner table with an Uzi 9mm pistol

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Edited October 22, 2012 by metisdead
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[transam]

did he have to pay someone off , or does he have some dirt on the decision makers?

He didn't have to pay anyone off. Politicians get immunity while parliament is in session.

So they all do naughty stuff, perk of the job.

[BrianCR]

This country becomes more farcical day by day.

We already know it is. Third world, forth world, take your pick . Corruption has no bounds here. Cash is key. Very sad.

Depends on the people you mix with and how many comments you take seriously!

[TPI]

Actually, not to split hairs, but I think it was a 9mm semi, also manufactured by Uzi; not the famous mini submachine gun depicted here.

Well, hopefully I'm not starting an argument here but! I've owned and used said 9mm Uzi and it's a dead ringer for the one pictured...I got rid of it as it was dreadful to shoot one handed and very heavy to boot. Victoria Australia has very strict rules for pistols and that's how it was registered!

[baboon]

Doubtless here is a fine upstanding man of the ilk we see all too often in Thailand. He must be yet again a victim of poor reporting; I mean how could anyone realistically believe such an excuse taken from the `dog ate my homework` playbook? You would clip a child round the head!

[fstarbkk]

Actually, not to split hairs, but I think it was a 9mm semi, also manufactured by Uzi; not the famous mini submachine gun depicted here.

Well, hopefully I'm not starting an argument here but! I've owned and used said 9mm Uzi and it's a dead ringer for the one pictured...I got rid of it as it was dreadful to shoot one handed and very heavy to boot. Victoria Australia has very strict rules for pistols and that's how it was registered!

I think you understand me miss... Unfortunately I am not allowed to show you here but if you google:

Gun accidents that kill family members

You will see the actual weapon the senator carried. It happens to be made by Israeli Military Industries, the same company that makes the "Uzi" which is wrongly shown here.

Edited October 22, 2012 by fstarbkk

[Thai at Heart]

Decisions like this just stoke the fire. This place will go bang inevitably. 1 month, 1 year or a decade. Makes no difference. It will come

[Bill999]

Thank god he got immunity, I was worried Thailand may decend into a democratic country that abides by the rule of law. The good news is that there is no chance of that, fugitive criminal leader thinks and the PTP government acts.

When will you lot learn to read... he didn't get immunity, his colleagues in the Senate merely voted to not allow the police to question him whilst the house was still in session. That is a priviledge all members have, by law , whether ThaiVisa contributors like it or not. The time to get indignant will be after the session ends if he is not questioned then.

[asiawatcher]

So what's a stroke sufferer doing with a machine pistol at the dinner table. Quite obviously the bullet became unnamed ending up in his secretary.

Anyone want to buy some flying pigs?

Precisely. What was he doing with an Uzi (jammed or not) at a dinner table? And if he was suffering from a stroke how can he perform as a parliamentarian? Then taking a vote to protect him? XXXX me dead, what a circus...

Edited October 22, 2012 by metisdead

[DrTuner]

Uzi ? Is that the government issue here ? I now understand why Thais don't like discussing politics. A belly full of 9mm's is most uncomfortable.

[Basil B]

So what's a stroke sufferer doing with a machine pistol at the dinner table. Quite obviously the bullet became unnamed ending up in his secretary.

Anyone want to buy some flying pigs?

Precisely. What was he doing with an Uzi (jammed or not) at a dinner table? And if he was suffering from a stroke how can he perform as a parliamentarian? Then taking a vote to protect him? XXXX me dead, what a circus...

May be he was standing there with his Uzi when they voted...

[tomyummer]

Uzi? Next thing you know, they will blame the Jewish manufacturer for faulty equipment and begin proceedings for negligent homicide.

[jerrysteve]

Why on earth would someone have a 9mm uzi at the dinner table...and laying in a position pointing at his soon to be exwife?

[kimamey]

Anyone who has had basic training with small arms would never let this happen. Perhaps the guy thought he was above basic training.

BUT, most LOS drivers are above basic training eh.

Anyone with half a brain wouldn't let this happen. Maybe that's what you need to be a senator or to fall for all the excuses.

[GentlemanJim]

Why on earth would someone have a 9mm uzi at the dinner table...and laying in a position pointing at his soon to be exwife?

Funny, that's what the police want to know but....they don' have the opportunity. When parliament closes they may get to question him once before delaying tactics see him into the next session of parliament. Miracle Thailand.

[kimamey]

Thank god he got immunity, I was worried Thailand may decend into a democratic country that abides by the rule of law. The good news is that there is no chance of that, fugitive criminal leader thinks and the PTP government acts.

When will you lot learn to read... he didn't get immunity, his colleagues in the Senate merely voted to not allow the police to question him whilst the house was still in session. That is a priviledge all members have, by law , whether ThaiVisa contributors like it or not. The time to get indignant will be after the session ends if he is not questioned then.

I think you'll find that means he HAS got immunity until the session ends. Don't worry we'll be back to discuss the next bit of farce when the session ends and some other reason is found to avoid justice as I'm sure it will.

Option 1 : Too ill to be questioned due to stroke and/or grief.

Option 2: Paid compensation and is very sorry so no need for punishment.

I'm sure others will suggest some more.

Edited October 22, 2012 by kimamey

[FOODLOVER]

Perhaps the senator should be locked up for the safety of the general public as someone with the common sense of a turd can be quite dangerous.

[atsiii]

"Under the constitution, a lawmaker cannot be arrested, detained or summoned as a suspect in a criminal inquiry during a parliamentary session without permission from the house."

... Excuse me?????????????

[pauljones]

This Senator will pay the price only if the lady he killed has important relatives.

[GentlemanJim]

I wonder if he paid for her meal?

[DocN]

...or in the words of the great American philosopher B. Springsteen: "we take care of our own..."

What a farce!

[tragickingdom]

This is precisely why a red shirt/poor mens revolution is needed. Get rid of the unelected elite who are just busy with a few things, enriching themselves and screwing the feeling of equality.

[Rionoir]

It's too bad that both sides of the red shirt/yellow shirt divide in this country are equally inept and corrupt... time for a third color?

[cdnski12]

Thai guns have a habit of accidently discharging and killing lovers, siblings & other undesireables.

[Chads]

Anyone want to buy some flying pigs?

Mee khrap, how many you want?

Edited October 23, 2012 by Chads

[johnopolo]

Yep, this farcical, idiotic, corrupt, dumb, stupid country doesn't deserve the likes of us. What about we all vote with our feet and leave?

[KarstenBoAndersen]

caused by ill health following a stroke

What are they talking about ?

If they tried with lead posioning i would had believed it !

Just again the Thai elite is over all others !!

[johnlandy]

What a joke.

You got that right but TiT

[cowslip]

""A senator should do his job during a parliamentary session." - surely they mean a crime suspect should be allowed to do his job? doesn't quite have the same feel though does it?

It would seem the higher echalons of Thai society believe they have a licence to kill?

Edited October 23, 2012 by cowslip

[whybother]

This is precisely why a red shirt/poor mens revolution is needed. Get rid of the unelected elite who are just busy with a few things, enriching themselves and screwing the feeling of equality.

But it's unlikely that a red shirt/poor men's revolution would get rid of Thaksin as you suggest.