Police Claim They Have Footage Of UDD Leader Shooters

[Lite Beer]

Police Claim They Have Footage Of UDD Leader Shooters

By Khaosod English.

BANGKOK: -- The police claimed they have obtained clear CCTV footage of gunmen who wounded the local Redshirt leader in Udon Thani province.

Mr. Kwanchai Praipana, a prominent leader of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), was shot and wounded at the front porch of his residence by a group of gunmen on 22 January. The assailants fled the scene quickly after the attack.

The UDD leader suffered severe injuries but has since been recovering in hospital. He said he believed the attack was politically motivated.

Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol Pinitchob said CCTV footage obtained by police detectives revealed that the gunmen were divided into 2 vehicles: a silver Toyota with license plate issued in Roi Et province, and an unidentified bronze pick-up truck.

The assailants planned their assassination attempt well, Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said, as they have arrived at a resort hotel in Udon Thani a week before the incident and have spent days surveying the area around Mr. Kwanchai′s house.

On the day of the attack, two gunmen on the bronze vehicle reportedly pulled up at Mr. Kwanchai′s house and sprayed their bullets at Mr. Kwanchai. Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol believed the gunmen intend to take Mr. Kwanchai′s life, judging from the nature of their operation.

The officer claimed that "60%" of the investigation has been completed, and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai.

"We are gathering additional evidence so we can ask the court to approve the arrest warrants," Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said, "At this stage, we can say that there are at least 3 suspects in this case", although the total number could be as high as 6.

However, Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol refused to confirm reports that military officers might have been involved in the alleged assassination attempt on Mr. Kwanchai, contrary to previous police statements.

"The police need to determine from evidence and arrests of the suspect whether they are kon mee see [military men]", Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said.

But sources inside the police force told Khaosod that detectives have already identified at least three Army personnel who were in the alleged assassination team.

The sources added that the police also obtained CCTV footage from an ATM in Udon Thani where the suspects reportedly withdrew money to pay for the expense during their operation.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNU1UWTNNVEU1TlE9PQ==&sectionid=TURVd01BPT0=

-- Khaosod English 2014-02-06

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Police Claim They Have Footage Of UDD Leader Shooters

By Khaosod English.

BANGKOK: -- The police claimed they have obtained clear CCTV footage of gunmen who wounded the local Redshirt leader in Udon Thani province.

Mr. Kwanchai Praipana, a prominent leader of the United Front of Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), was shot and wounded at the front porch of his residence by a group of gunmen on 22 January. The assailants fled the scene quickly after the attack.

The UDD leader suffered severe injuries but has since been recovering in hospital. He said he believed the attack was politically motivated.

Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol Pinitchob said CCTV footage obtained by police detectives revealed that the gunmen were divided into 2 vehicles: a silver Toyota with license plate issued in Roi Et province, and an unidentified bronze pick-up truck.

The assailants planned their assassination attempt well, Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said, as they have arrived at a resort hotel in Udon Thani a week before the incident and have spent days surveying the area around Mr. Kwanchai′s house.

On the day of the attack, two gunmen on the bronze vehicle reportedly pulled up at Mr. Kwanchai′s house and sprayed their bullets at Mr. Kwanchai. Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol believed the gunmen intend to take Mr. Kwanchai′s life, judging from the nature of their operation.

The officer claimed that "60%" of the investigation has been completed, and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai.

"We are gathering additional evidence so we can ask the court to approve the arrest warrants," Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said, "At this stage, we can say that there are at least 3 suspects in this case", although the total number could be as high as 6.

However, Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol refused to confirm reports that military officers might have been involved in the alleged assassination attempt on Mr. Kwanchai, contrary to previous police statements.

"The police need to determine from evidence and arrests of the suspect whether they are kon mee see [military men]", Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said.

But sources inside the police force told Khaosod that detectives have already identified at least three Army personnel who were in the alleged assassination team.

The sources added that the police also obtained CCTV footage from an ATM in Udon Thani where the suspects reportedly withdrew money to pay for the expense during their operation.

Source: http://www.khaosod.co.th/en/view_newsonline.php?newsid=TVRNNU1UWTNNVEU1TlE9PQ==&sectionid=TURVd01BPT0=

-- Khaosod English 2014-02-06

I tough the police policy was to just shoot the person ffirst then announce later so the claim is bogus

[fab4]

And just how long will it be before certain posters jump on the phrase "and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai." as proof positive of dissention in the ranks and of the UDD collapsing in on itself? I claim intellectual rights for all posts along those lines. Sorry, have I burst your collective conspiracy bubbles?

Edited February 6, 2014 by fab4

[seajae]

in other words the police have no idea so they are just plucking at straws, they have blamed the army and other red members just to cover all bases, they really are pathetic. This will be a barrel of laughs watching these idiots start to make up all these "facts", sorry boys but you really have no idea do you, where are the keystone cops when you need them.

[Scamper]

Khaosod has an inescapable inkling for stories where they can use unidentified " sources ", and have done so yet again this time, yet again pointing at the army, which only yesterday chastised the police for making allegations without evidence.

Edited February 6, 2014 by Scamper

[chainarong]

Well go out and arrest them you fools.

[JesseFrank]

Why police and politicians always have to make claims in Thailand, instead of putting their money where their mouth is ?

If they have footage, what are they waiting for to show it?

[uty6543]

The police claimed they have obtained clear CCTV footage of gunmen who wounded the local Redshirt leader in Udon Thani province.

"At this stage, we can say that there are at least 3 suspects in this case", although the total number could be as high as 6.

So the clear CCTV footage shows 3,4,5 or 6 people but they are not releasing any stills or the video itself to get help from the public because..............

[Tatsujin]

The Police have been warned by the Army previously many times NOT to keep making statements trying to implicate Army personnel. I can't wait to see their response to this and the Police evidence.

[Thait Spot]

in other words the police have no idea so they are just plucking at straws, they have blamed the army and other red members just to cover all bases, they really are pathetic. This will be a barrel of laughs watching these idiots start to make up all these "facts", sorry boys but you really have no idea do you, where are the keystone cops when you need them.

I think they are running around in a cunning disguise

[djhotsox]

So with the 'case' still open and only 60% complete, why I ask (once again), are they discussing details of it with anyone at all?

[djhotsox]

The assailants planned their assassination attempt well, Pol.Maj.Gen. Suraphol said,

Really? Is that what you gather from the result? I would say that they didn't plan it very well.......but hey, just sayin'.....

[mightyatom]

And just how long will it be before certain posters jump on the phrase "and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai." as proof positive of dissention in the ranks and of the UDD collapsing in on itself? I claim intellectual rights for all posts along those lines. Sorry, have I burst your collective conspiracy bubbles?

It is Khaosod.

Funded by Thaksin and recently visited and blessed by Yingluck last month.

No other media picks up these stories because they are just baseless propaganda leaks.

Go back through all the last 2 months of Khaosod reports regarding the political upheaval and all the arrests and all the police investigation news of certain attacks have never been carried by any other newspaper, or TV station or news website.

These are relatively BIG news stories, so nobody else picking them up is in itself testiment to the fact that it is all bullshit ..... again.

[mightyatom]

And just how long will it be before certain posters jump on the phrase "and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai." as proof positive of dissention in the ranks and of the UDD collapsing in on itself? I claim intellectual rights for all posts along those lines. Sorry, have I burst your collective conspiracy bubbles?

It is Khaosod.

Funded by Thaksin and recently visited and blessed by Yingluck last month.

No other media picks up these stories because they are just baseless propaganda leaks.

Go back through all the last 2 months of Khaosod reports regarding the political upheaval and all the arrests and all the police investigation news of certain attacks have never been carried by any other newspaper, or TV station or news website.

These are relatively BIG news stories, so nobody else picking them up is in itself testiment to the fact that it is all bullshit ..... again.

BTW... when this government falls, I think that mass arrests should be made against Khaosod and their press license revoked.

[newcomer71]

And just how long will it be before certain posters jump on the phrase "and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai." as proof positive of dissention in the ranks and of the UDD collapsing in on itself? I claim intellectual rights for all posts along those lines. Sorry, have I burst your collective conspiracy bubbles?

It is Khaosod.

Funded by Thaksin and recently visited and blessed by Yingluck last month.

No other media picks up these stories because they are just baseless propaganda leaks.

Go back through all the last 2 months of Khaosod reports regarding the political upheaval and all the arrests and all the police investigation news of certain attacks have never been carried by any other newspaper, or TV station or news website.

These are relatively BIG news stories, so nobody else picking them up is in itself testiment to the fact that it is all bullshit ..... again.

BTW... when this government falls, I think that mass arrests should be made against Khaosod and their press license revoked.

LOL! Fredoom of speech at its best! Congratulations...

[Loles]

This case wasn't politician at all, but was a normal maffia threaten in Udon.

[gabruce]

The police claimed they have obtained clear CCTV footage of gunmen who wounded the local Redshirt leader in Udon Thani province.

"At this stage, we can say that there are at least 3 suspects in this case", although the total number could be as high as 6.

So the clear CCTV footage shows 3,4,5 or 6 people but they are not releasing any stills or the video itself to get help from the public because..............

clear cctv showing someone withdrawing money from an ATM. So if they have a good reason to have been in the area they are okay? I hope the ATM is at least somewhere near the guy's house.

[falangadang]

Police Claim They Have Footage Of UDD Leader Shooters

Brilliant!... and they have footage of the PDRC protest leader too,.. so just you be careful because arrests are imminent!

[mikemac]

And just how long will it be before certain posters jump on the phrase "and many crucial details have been uncovered, such as the possibility that the assailants might have been aided by someone close to Mr. Kwanchai." as proof positive of dissention in the ranks and of the UDD collapsing in on itself? I claim intellectual rights for all posts along those lines. Sorry, have I burst your collective conspiracy bubbles?

Go away you little grub, you are just making people sick now..................