Bangkok hospitals say 3 killed, 58 injured in clashes

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Hospitals say 3 killed, 58 injured
Pongphon Sarnsamak
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Three people were killed in yesterday's unrest and at least 58 injured, according to an official report by Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Erawan Health Emergency Centre late yesterday.

At least two of the victims died of gunshot wounds.

The injured were being treated at 10 hospitals in Bangkok. Two of the fatalities died at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital, where another six people were being treated for their injuries. Fifteen injured were sent to Dr Panya General; four to Petcharavej Hospital; one to Chularat 9; 12 to Rajavithi; seven to Vibharam; eight to Ramathibodi; two to Camillian; one to Nopparat Rajathanee, and another to Paolo Memorial Chokchai Hospital.

Medical staff at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital reported that a total of eight people had sought emergency treatment there. The two shot dead were a 21-year-old Ramkhamhaeng University student, Taweesak Phokaew, and a 26-year-old red-shirt supporter, Witsanu Phaophu.

Taweesak was shot in the shoulder and through the left lung and admitted to hospital at 9pm on Saturday. Witsanu was shot at the middle of his chest and died en route to the hospital in the early morning.

"We cannot give any details of patients to the public because we respect the patients' rights," medical staff told The Nation.

However, the Erawan Centre's director, Dr Phetphong Kamjornkitchakarn, released the name of Witsanu. The other killed victim was Wiroj Khemnak, 43.

It is also disclosed that Thanasit Wiangkham, 22, sustained critical injuries.

Ramkhamhaeng hospital reported that among the eight patients it received, four were Ramkhamhaeng University students. Of this number, one was discharged and another transferred to another hospital. As of yesterday morning, only one case remained at the hospital.

Dr Panya General Hospital reported that of the 15 people sent there to undergo treatment, only six cases had been discharged by yesterday morning. Three had been shot - Atthaphon Hombhupha, 19, in the left side of his front leg; 30-year-old foreigner Bun Ratana in his back; and Sorasak Musikaew, 22, was shot in his right foot. Tanaphong Kongkriangkai, 21, was injured by shrapnel but has now been allowed to go home, according to the hospital's report.

In a related development, as of 6pm yesterday, the Erawan Health Emergency Centre said at least 46 people were sent to hospitals and treated for tear-gas inhalation. Tear gas was fired almost throughout the confrontations between police and anti-government demonstrators at various locations.

How the clashes unfolded

Police used tear gas and water treated with a chemical additive yesterday after protesters tried to remove barriers and push back against a police line near Government House and the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

11am: Protesters face police barriers and police line on Chamai Maruchet Bridge and on Rama V Road. Police announce warning but protesters throw rocks and bottles at police. Officers toss missiles back.

11.25am: Protesters at Chamai Maruchet Bridge try to push the line again, remove some concrete barriers. Police use tear gas on protesters.

11.45am: Protesters at the First Infantry Division intersection remove barbed wire. Police announce warning before firing tear gas at protesters trying to break into Metropolitan Police Bureau.

12.44pm: Police at Wat Benchamabophit Intersection begin using tear gas on protesters.

1.35pm: Protesters at First Infantry Division intersection try to break the barriers during a war of words. Police use chemically treated water.

2.30pm: Protesters at First Infantry Division continue to push the line; police reply with more tear gas and chemically treated water.

3.30pm: Protesters break through barriers via Oratai Bridge and reach fence of Government House, forcing police officers inside Government Compound.

3.25pm: Government’s Centre for the Administration of Peace and Order (CAPO) announces reclaiming of areas at Government Complex and Finance Ministry.

4pm: Protesters and police at Wat Benchamabophit Intersection resume clashes. Police use tear gas. Protesters decide to leave at 6pm.

6pm: Police and protesters at Chamai Maruchet Bridge and First Infantry Division continue to fight; heavy use of tear gas by police.

Official toll

Casualties from incidents in Ramkhamhaeng area

Deaths 3

Injured 58

Tear-gas injuries 46

Source: Erawan Emergency Medical Centre

-- The Nation 2013-12-02

[noikrit]

Seems the Red Shirts must've been having lunch during these times.... no mention ????

[jdinasia]

Seems the Red Shirts must've been having lunch during these times.... no mention ????

Those were the times of the events on Sun.

The reds (as a group) packed up and went home Sunday morning (due in large part, I think, to the Thai press blaming them for the violence on Sat afternoon and evening.)

[noikrit]

Seems the Red Shirts must've been having lunch during these times.... no mention ???? alt=coffee1.gif width=32 height=24>

Those were the times of the events on Sun.

The reds (as a group) packed up and went home Sunday morning (due in large part, I think, to the Thai press blaming them for the violence on Sat afternoon and evening.)

Thanks for the clarification !

[AloisAmrein]

"Suthep's crime is treason punishable by death, or life in prison - and his means are not peaceful," he said.

Absolutely right. Suthep is charged by murder, as is Abisith. If these 2 fellows come into power again, Thailand will face bad times again.

[charmonman]

"Suthep's crime is treason punishable by death, or life in prison - and his means are not peaceful," he said.

Absolutely right. Suthep is charged by murder, as is Abisith. If these 2 fellows come into power again, Thailand will face bad times again.

You do remember the "peaceful means" used by the other side in 2010? How is it you condemn Suthep but not the red shirts, whose tactics in 2010 were at least as extreme, if not moreso. Just curious.

Also, you do understand that the "bad times" started before Suthep and Abhisit had anything to do with it tight. You've heard of Thaksin perhaps?

[Jackson86]

red shirt people died. suthep gets the blame. simple.

[thaibeachlovers]

"Suthep's crime is treason punishable by death, or life in prison - and his means are not peaceful," he said.

Absolutely right. Suthep is charged by murder, as is Abisith. If these 2 fellows come into power again, Thailand will face bad times again.

Why so?

Remember that Thaksin was responsible for the deaths of thousands ( so called war on drugs ), but of course nothing happened to him over that.

[BigC]

Who is doing the shootings I mean really?how difficult is it to dress up as a yellow or a red and shoot the opposit side dressed as one of their own suppporters

Also how hard is it to dress up a dead person as a soldier or a policeman and take a photo

[rogerdee123]

"Suthep's crime is treason punishable by death, or life in prison - and his means are not peaceful," he said.

Absolutely right. Suthep is charged by murder, as is Abisith. If these 2 fellows come into power again, Thailand will face bad times again.

Well Yingluck can expect to be charged with murder, same same Abisit and Suthep, before the present smoke clears.

[BigC]

"Suthep's crime is treason punishable by death, or life in prison - and his means are not peaceful," he said.

Absolutely right. Suthep is charged by murder, as is Abisith. If these 2 fellows come into power again, Thailand will face bad times again.

Why so?

Remember that Thaksin was responsible for the deaths of thousands ( so called war on drugs ), but of course nothing happened to him over that.

Suthep has already been charged with murder for calling in the army to protect bangkok

Taksins war on drugs was a breach of human rights basically turning the government into hit men

Give someone trial buy bullet on the spot

Calling out the army with a shoot to kill policy is hardly wrong when the enemy are shooting buildings with M79 grenade launchers

London went on a shoot to kill after the bus bombings

Drug dealers and takers do have the right to a trail

Before getting death penalty on the street corner

[BigC]

"Suthep's crime is treason punishable by death, or life in prison - and his means are not peaceful," he said.

 

Absolutely right. Suthep is charged by murder, as is Abisith. If these 2 fellows come into power again, Thailand will face bad times again.

Well Yingluck can expect to be charged with murder, same same  Abisit and Suthep, before the present smoke clears.

Why would she care plenty of 5 star hotels that she can fly to round the world in her private jet

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