Japanese senior police 'concerned' by Thai amnesty plan

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Japanese Senior Police 'Concerned' By Amnesty Plan
By Khaosod Online



BANGKOK: -- A high ranking Japanese officer has expressed his concern that the ′amnesty-for-all′ proposed by Pheu Thai Party might stall the investigation into the death of the Japanese reporter killed in 2010 crackdown.

Mr. Hiroyuki Muramoto, who worked as a cameraman for Reuters, was shot dead as he filmed the clashes between the soldiers and the Redshirts protesters near the Democracy Monument on 10 April 2010.

The circumstances of his death are under investigation by the court. While witnesses have told the court they saw soldiers discharging their weapons in the direction of Mr. Hiroyuki, the military and the government at the time blamed his death on the presence of the ′Blackshirts′ armed militants who were also firing their weapons at the soldiers.

Earlier today, Mr. Nobuyuki Kawai, a senior member of the National Police Agency of Japan, has met with representatives of the Division of Special Investigation (DSI) in Bangkok to discuss the progress of the case. A group of Japanese police officials also accompanied Mr. Nobuyuki.

Speaking after the discussion at the DSI headquarters, Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon Chimkra said he had assured the Japanese officials that the DSI has been working very hard to shine the light on Mr. Hiroyuki′s death. It is the group′s eighth visit to Thailand to demand progress of the case, Pol.Lt.Gen Bantoon added.

"I told them the DSI is interviewing 20 witnesses per week," Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon said, "We have also interrogated hundreds of low-ranking soldiers".

However, the Japanese are intent on finding out who precisely shot Mr. Hiroyuki, the officer said. "We promise them that we will work on the case".

According to the DSI officer, Mr. Nobuyuki also voiced his worry that the ′blanket amnesty′ would affect the court procedure of Mr. Hiroyuki′s death. "So DSI told them that the bill is under deliberation of the Parliament. We cannot give them any answer at the moment," Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon said.

10 more witnesses are scheduled to testify to the court concerning Mr. Hiroyuki′s death, Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon added.

Full story: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNE16WTFORGswTUE9PQ==

-- KHAOSOD English 2013-11-06

[waza]

Seems everyone is concerned

[clockman]

Smoke and mirrors, and plenty of talk! T.I.T.

[Ricardo]

"It is the group's eighth visit to Thailand to demand progress of the case, Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon said."

He must wonder when the Japanese police are going to get the message, about the speed or likelihood of progress, perhaps they might ask their Saudi colleagues for their own experience ?

[winstonc]

well done japan,dont drop it,keep on at them..they hate it when someone says do your job,,,,

[Bagwan]

"It is the group's eighth visit to Thailand to demand progress of the case, Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon said."

He must wonder when the Japanese police are going to get the message, about the speed or likelihood of progress, perhaps they might ask their Saudi colleagues for their own experience ?

They might also research Scotland Yard's opinion of the efficiency of RTP.

[Frank James]

"Listen, we've gotta have a fall guy for this. I say we give 'em Wilmer!"

Sam Spade, in The Maltese Falcon

[singa-traz]

"It is the group's eighth visit to Thailand to demand progress of the case, Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon said."

He must wonder when the Japanese police are going to get the message, about the speed or likelihood of progress, perhaps they might ask their Saudi colleagues for their own experience ?

And the Japanese might as well ask where they should relocate their factories in ASEAN.

[rubl]

""I told them the DSI is interviewing 20 witnesses per week"

That's hardly 1000 a year. How many protesters, soldiers and other friendly folks were present that fateful day April 10th, 2010 ?

[wileycoyote]

Well done Japan for asking questions

[lemoncake]

Kind of makes me wonder if Japanese or anyone for that matter really believe in Thai justice system or is it just political talk?

[khunken]

Speaking after the discussion at the DSI headquarters, Pol.Lt.Gen. Bantoon Chimkra said he had assured the Japanese officials that the DSI has been working very hard to shine the light on Mr. Hiroyuki′s death. It is the group′s eighth visit to Thailand to demand progress of the case, Pol.Lt.Gen Bantoon added.

Usual BIB BS. The DSI are only concerned on working on how to implicate Abhisit & Suthep in as many deaths as they can.

Furthermore, the DSI has made it clear - orders from above - that the army, however implicated, won't face justice.

As one poster above says - ask the Saudis, Mr Nobuyuki, how Thai justice works in high profile cases.

[davehowden]

"..... shine the light ....."

First you have to take the torch out of your behind!

[Spare]

I think those terrorist Red shirts killed the Japanese, and not the Good Thai Army.

I am quite sure.

[fab4]

I think those terrorist Red shirts killed the Japanese, and not the Good Thai Army.

I am quite sure.

All right I'll fall for it. Why do you think that?

[ratcatcher]

I think those terrorist Red shirts killed the Japanese, and not the Good Thai Army.

I am quite sure.

All right I'll fall for it. Why do you think that?

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[waza]

I think those terrorist Red shirts killed the Japanese, and not the Good Thai Army.

I am quite sure.

All right I'll fall for it. Why do you think that?

sarc1.jpg?

Hard to tell the shot could have come from any direction.

http://youtu.be/fyq5ld3nue0

Edited November 6, 2013 by waza

[Torrens54]

The family and friends of the Japanese Journalist have my sympathy but as for Japan, well how about the millions who were slaughtered as a result of your Warmongering TOJO and his band of criminals.

The current Jap PM can't even bring himself to say sorry to the Korean "Comfort Women" who were made to work as Sex Slaves for his murdering ancestors.

[alphaflight]

I think it's great that the Japanese are so concerned about the death of one of their own, and are demanding answers from Thailand; As well as their deep concern over some useless islands next to China.

I wish everyone else on the planet, was just as concerned and demanding answers from the Japanese, about their destruction of the planet and everyone living on it. What with the more than 2 years now, of Fukushima contamination leaking in to the atmosphere and the 100 tons of contamination from the plant being dumped in to the Pacific everyday....

Maybe if people living in North and South America understood; that 1 more earthquake to Japan, will mean the immediate evacuation of the entire western seaboard; that would be more of a concern to everyone, including the Japanese. I guess bigger issues are ok to cover up?

[MaiChai]

It was Colonel Mustard and he did it with the candlestick.