One dead in shooting attack at PDRC rally site in Lumpini Park

[webfact]

BANGKOK: -- A security guard of the People’s Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC) was shot while he was safeguarding people attending a concert at Lumpini park Monday night.

The guard, Jirayuth Senanarong, was rushed to Chulalongkrn hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrival. He was shot on the chest.

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/36578/

-- Thai PBS 2014-04-15

[petedk]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

[tezzainoz]

If your best friend has been just killed, by some thug

You are so all mighty you can honestly say you would be calm and collective and work to the book of rules

so easy you to say when you are a Keyboard warrior

[Gunna]

Hopefully one of the questions is how many others have you shot at

eg, the 2 on the motorbike yesterday at Chaengwattana

[noitom]

Another killing by gunshot in Bangkok, Thailand's central urban park right in the heart of Bangkok.

[djjamie]

Condolences to the family that lost a loved one. His only crime is defending the democratic right of people to protest from anti democrats.

I am glad they caught the man that believes protesting is not a democratic principle and hope that the guards hand him to the army who I have no doubt will ensure that justice prevails.

Let this be a lesson to the police that it is not hard to catch criminals that commit crimes against 15 principle of democracy lovers.

[thesetat2013]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

What makes you think their are real police for them to give the shooter to? The RTA have shown consistantly they are not real police. But i am sure the police have the man. They juat didnt say in this article

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[webfact]

A man was killed in a shooting in Lumpini Park rally site Tuesday

BANGKOK: -- A man was killed in a shooting near an anti-government stage in Lumpini park rally site early Tuesday morning.

The victim was identified as Jirayuth Senanarong, Erawan emergency center reported 40, He reportedly died at the scene. The center said the sound of shooting was heard at about 1.50am and Jirayuth was sent to Chulalongkorn Hospital.

He was reported to be security guard of the rally.


-- The Nation 2014-04-15

[chotthee]

Yet again, possibly Thaksin pay someone to should at those protest against him.

Possibly.

[Costas2008]

Hold on, why do you all assume it is a political killing?

May be those two had an argument and the killer shot him.

I'm surprised how easily he was apprehended.

Let's wait for further updates......if they ever come.

[harryfrompattaya]

Yet again, possibly Thaksin pay someone to should at those protest against him.

Possibly.

Maybe you did it and now you blame Thaksin

who told you the beer bottle?

[renaissanc]

If they hand him over to the Police, he'll be charged with possessing a gun and released on bail, and that will be that. His case will never go to court. He'll maybe also be given the T-Medal for bravery and loyalty, and invited to visit Dubai.

[kurtgruen]

That is just so sick. I have been watching Bluesky.tv off and on for the past few days, enjoying the beautiful, peaceful Songkran gatherings and the good music and entertainment. This man was doing his job, protecting innocent demonstrators. I hope they question the shooter "real good".

Sad, when we live in a Country, where the actual police only cares about collecting bribes and kickbacks and handing out helmet tickets for cash, but refuse to uphold the law and to protect peaceful citizens.

Our condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

[Acharn]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

They "don't trust" the police, which is understandable since they attacked Royal Thai Police headquarters last year. Instead, they rely on their own "guards" who are mostly out-of-uniform soldiers and sailors. The military assures protection of the PDRC from the police.

[khunken]

I would hold off with the blame game until more information emerges (if it does) from this one.

It could be the other side, an internal dispute, an accidental shooting or someone going mental. Catching the alleged killer is a good start.

Same lack of details in the Bangkok Post.

Edited April 15, 2014 by khunken

[Acharn]

That is just so sick. I have been watching Bluesky.tv off and on for the past few days, enjoying the beautiful, peaceful Songkran gatherings and the good music and entertainment. This man was doing his job, protecting innocent demonstrators. I hope they question the shooter "real good".

Please don't say that. I've been reading the antics back in the States about the Congressional report on torture conducted by the CIA. Judging from your name you may know about an old organization called the Geheimes Staatspolizei (my spelling may be faulty). Back during the reign of Field Marshall Sarit, whom Mr. Suthep claims to want to emulate, there were accusations of really horrible things done, especially in the South.

Sad, when we live in a Country, where the actual police only cares about collecting bribes and kickbacks and handing out helmet tickets for cash, but refuse to uphold the law and to protect peaceful citizens.

Our condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

I don't know how you know what he was doing. Can you give us some more details about exactly what happened? We will probably never find out since the police will not be allowed to investigate. I admit to some animus against the PDRC, so I am doubtful that he was "protecting peaceful citizens." I do, though, feel sorry for his family.

[chotthee]

That is just so sick. I have been watching Bluesky.tv off and on for the past few days, enjoying the beautiful, peaceful Songkran gatherings and the good music and entertainment. This man was doing his job, protecting innocent demonstrators. I hope they question the shooter "real good".

Please don't say that. I've been reading the antics back in the States about the Congressional report on torture conducted by the CIA. Judging from your name you may know about an old organization called the Geheimes Staatspolizei (my spelling may be faulty). Back during the reign of Field Marshall Sarit, whom Mr. Suthep claims to want to emulate, there were accusations of really horrible things done, especially in the South.

Sad, when we live in a Country, where the actual police only cares about collecting bribes and kickbacks and handing out helmet tickets for cash, but refuse to uphold the law and to protect peaceful citizens.

Our condolences to the family and friends of the victim.

I don't know how you know what he was doing. Can you give us some more details about exactly what happened? We will probably never find out since the police will not be allowed to investigate. I admit to some animus against the PDRC, so I am doubtful that he was "protecting peaceful citizens." I do, though, feel sorry for his family.

This is a private matter.

Police must be intervene.

[Dap]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

The "real" police? Are you referring to the "BIB" who will do NOTHING unless the

victim is "Red"? Oh, now I understand ... those "real" police

[monkeycountry]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

What real police? If handed over to the MIB they will likely just thank him before letting him out the back door where Jatuporn will be waiting with a medal and a bus ticket to Chiang Mai.

The police may have the support of the red shirts, but I believe most other people seem them as nothing but an organised crime gang.

[webfact]

One dead in shooting at Thai protest site

BANGKOK, April 15, 2014 (AFP) - One person was shot dead on Tuesday at the site of an anti-government rally in the Thai capital Bangkok, emergency services said, in the latest in a string of violent attacks.

The 40-year-old man was killed by an unknown attacker in the early hours of the morning near the rally stage in Lumpini Park, according to the city's Erawan emergency centre.

He was working as a security guard for the anti-government movement, according to rally spokesman Akanat Promphan.

"We don't know who was responsible," he added.

Police said they had no information about the incident and had not visited the scene of the shooting.

Access to the protest site is usually restricted by the rally guards, who have fraught relations with the police.

The area near where the attack happened has been thronged with revellers celebrating the traditional Thai New Year water festival this week.

Opposition demonstrators have staged more than five months of mass street protests seeking to force Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra from office.

Grenade attacks and shootings linked to the unrest have left 25 people dead and hundreds wounded in recent months, including many protesters.

The violence has eased somewhat since the rallies were scaled back at the start of March, when demonstrators abandoned their occupation of major intersections in Bangkok and converged on Lumpini Park.

The protesters want Yingluck to step down and make way for an unelected interim government to oversee reforms aimed at curbing the political dominance of her billionaire family.

Thailand has seen years of political conflict and rival street protests by opponents and supporters of her brother, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. He was ousted from office by a coup in 2006 and lives overseas to avoid jail for a corruption conviction.


-- (c) Copyright AFP 2014-04-15

[Mango Bob]

Most likely some guards got into it with each other and one shot another guard. But again I could be wrong because the court said they are peaceful and do not carry weapons.

[khunken]

Most likely some guards got into it with each other and one shot another guard. But again I could be wrong because the court said they are peaceful and do not carry weapons.

Most likely you are speculating based on your bias. The AFP report takes us backwards - they say it was an unknown attacker.

Unfortunately they had to arm some of the guards to protect the main body of protestors from the likes of Ko Tee and even armed police used by the lying stooges of CAPO.

[Eric Loh]

Condolence to the family. Putting firearms to the hands of untrained personnel from different background and provinces and possibly gang affiliation is just a recipe for disaster. These guards are drawn from unsavory background and would not hesitate to draw their guns in dispute or when drunk. If Suterp can't control these guards, we can expect more internal fighting, not politics that could run out of control.

[NeilSA1]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

I love the way he was apprehended by other security guards for "questions" and I really hope their questions were pertinent and the answers were helpful.

Condolences to his family.

[Morch]

Another killing by gunshot in Bangkok, Thailand's central urban park right in the heart of Bangkok.

A bit of an aside, but something I was wondering about.

Are there any changes in violent crime statistics in Bangkok compared with per-demonstration time? More than usual security forces about, and around the clock at that, would be interesting if this had any effect at all.

[Mango Bob]

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Most likely some guards got into it with each other and one shot another guard. But again I could be wrong because the court said they are peaceful and do not carry weapons.

Most likely you are speculating based on your bias. The AFP report takes us backwards - they say it was an unknown attacker.

Unfortunately they had to arm some of the guards to protect the main body of protestors from the likes of Ko Tee and even armed police used by the lying stooges of CAPO.

Is anyone that foolish to think that a red shirt would get that close to the stage with a weapon without being caught. No it's not bias, it's common sense.

[Morch]

Condolence to the family. Putting firearms to the hands of untrained personnel from different background and provinces and possibly gang affiliation is just a recipe for disaster. These guards are drawn from unsavory background and would not hesitate to draw their guns in dispute or when drunk. If Suterp can't control these guards, we can expect more internal fighting, not politics that could run out of control.

Posters seem to know all about these guards.

Some say they are saintly defenders of a peaceful gathering.

Some say they are the dregs of society.

Some say they are off-duty/undercover military personnel.

[northernjohn]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

Good point.

How do you tell the real police from the BIB?

Another thing that people are overlooking is the "by other security guards"

Was he a security guard?

In the years I have been here I have come to realize Thaksin's money goes in many directions.

[Robby nz]

The gunman was immediately apprehended by other security guards for questions.

I like the way he apprehended by other security guards for "questions".

Shouldn't he be handed over to the police (I mean real police) or are these guys the "new police"?

Good point.

How do you tell the real police from the BIB?

Another thing that people are overlooking is the "by other security guards"

Was he a security guard?

In the years I have been here I have come to realize Thaksin's money goes in many directions.

"By other security guards".

Fair enough, it wouldn't be reasonable to expect the dead one to detain him now would it ?

I suspect given what has gone before that there must be a healthy distrust of the police by the guards, after all how many arrests have been made for all the previous shootings and grenade attacks on them ?

[khunken]

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Most likely some guards got into it with each other and one shot another guard. But again I could be wrong because the court said they are peaceful and do not carry weapons.

Most likely you are speculating based on your bias. The AFP report takes us backwards - they say it was an unknown attacker.

Unfortunately they had to arm some of the guards to protect the main body of protestors from the likes of Ko Tee and even armed police used by the lying stooges of CAPO.

Is anyone that foolish to think that a red shirt would get that close to the stage with a weapon without being caught. No it's not bias, it's common sense.

Yet again you are making things up. No report says he was shot at close range, nor did any say he was close to the stage. The AFP report said 'near' which could be anything.

It is certainly not common sense to speculate.