Bangkok: Arrest warrants filed for alleged murderers of red shirt poet

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Arrest Warrants Filed For Alleged Murderers of Red Poet
By Khaosod English


Police inspect the car that Redshirt activist Kamol Duangphasuk was shot and killed in on 23 April, 2014.

BANGKOK — Police say they have filed arrest warrants for two men suspected of murdering a prominent Redshirt activist in April.

Kamol Duangphasuk, 45, was shot at point-blank and killed by a pair of masked gunmen in a restaurant parking lot in Bangkok on 23 April.

Mr. Kamol, aka Mai Neung Gor Gunthee, was a well-known Redshirt activist and poet who staunchly supported the former government. Widely considered to be a member of the Redshirt’s "radical" wing, Mr. Kamol often criticised the establishment and called for repeal of lese majeste laws, which criminalize any criticism of the Royal Family.

Although drive-by shootings and grenade attacks were common during the political turmoil Thailand faced earlier this year, Mr. Kamol's death was the only successful premeditated assassination.

Today, Pol.Gen. Ake Angsananond, deputy chief of Royal Thai Police, said he applied for arrest warrants on two suspects to be charged with premeditated murder. Their names have not yet been released.

Minburi Provincial Court is considering the arrest warrant applications, Pol.Gen. Ake said, adding that he believes the suspects were part of a larger conspiracy that plotted to kill Mr. Kamol.

"I believe there are more than two perpetrators," Pol.Gen. Ake said. "They planned ahead and monitored Mr. Kamol's behaviour for a long time before they executed the crime."

Pol.Gen. Ake also told reporters that police have not dismissed any motive behind the assassination, such political or personal issues.

Meanwhile, Pol.Gen. Somyot Pumphanmuang, deputy commander of Bangkok Metropolitan Police, said the investigation also indicates that Mr. Kamol was involved in many violent attacks on anti-government protesters in Bangkok area prior to his death. Almost 30 people died from political violence over the course of a six month anti-government protest campaign that started last November.

Pol.Gen. Somyot's statement confirmed what Redshirt activists have privately acknowledged about Mr. Kamol's involvement in underground militant movements.

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-- Khaosod English 2014-07-25

[LuckyLew]

It truely is amazing the good work the police appear to be doing now that the military aee forcing/making the do there assigned jobs.

If they do arrest the right suspects, good on them

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[djjamie]

The Junta certainly seem partisan and really do seem to favor the red shirts when looking at the ratio of murders to arrests committed by the UDD and the PDRC the Junta certainly have a higher ration with the PDRC.

One can be assured with the polices current adherence to "equal protection under the law" (principle of democracy) which was non existent before the 22nd of May that the murderers will be held to account. It seems that the murderers may have actually saved some innocent protestors lives by committing this crime though of course they should have gone to the police instead…..Oh hang on? (The equal protection under the law thing!!)

And this is why reform is needed to stop senseless crimes because some can not turn to the police for justice. The baby steps of anarchy. Not democracy.

Well done to the Junta for stopping these senseless acts and printing justice to the perpetrators.

[siampolee]

Pol.Gen. Somyot's statement confirmed what Redshirt activists have privately acknowledged about Mr. Kamol's involvement in underground militant movements.

So might this possibly indicate that the deceased was possibly removed by forces allied to the anti government protests or possibly members of his own group?

There is a history of infighting within the Shinwatra supporters clubs, and those who have been seen as perhaps becoming a trifle too powerful are it seems are persuaded to ''resign'' so to speak from their movement in a very effective and abrupt manner from generals who are more like Bishops on the chess board down to the lowly pawn foot soldiers.

Edited July 24, 2014 by siampolee

[lostsoul49]

If he was involved in many violent attacks, then looks like justice has been meted out already.

One less violent red thug on the streets and the perpetrators have done Thailand a favour.

[Tatsujin]

If he was involved in many violent attacks, then looks like justice has been meted out already.

One less violent red thug on the streets and the perpetrators have done Thailand a favour.

Indeed, but who ordered it? Which side? That's the interesting question that hasn't been answered yet and speculation is rife . . .

[ezzra]

I guess the dead poet society has a new member now.....

[Eric Loh]

The last 2 para was totally unnecessary and was inserted for special effects. Senior police officer should know better to not speculate on something that has not been proven to the media and that the deceased can't reponse.

[GeorgeO]

The last 2 para was totally unnecessary and was inserted for special effects. Senior police officer should know better to not speculate on something that has not been proven to the media and that the deceased can't reponse.

This was your own Red Shirt Rag, not the Nation, so there's no reason for them to add those two paragraphs unless there was some credibility to them.

I guess you are just going to have to learn to take the rough with the smooth...!!

[robblok]

The last 2 para was totally unnecessary and was inserted for special effects. Senior police officer should know better to not speculate on something that has not been proven to the media and that the deceased can't reponse.

This was your own Red Shirt Rag, not the Nation, so there's no reason for them to add those two paragraphs unless there was some credibility to them.

I guess you are just going to have to learn to take the rough with the smooth...!!

Whoever the murderers are red shirts or anti government or personal get them. If anti government I want them to be caught just as much as any other. Killing is not acceptable not even of someone who was part of killing anti government protesters.

[Krataiboy]

Abhisit and Suthep face another murder charge from Wat Prathum case

BANGKOK, 24 March 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has closed the case of the shooting of six people at Wat Prathum Wanaram temple. A murder charge has been pressed against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban.

Good to see the generals cracking down on criminals.

So when are these two alleged murderers going to get their day in court?

[robblok]

Abhisit and Suthep face another murder charge from Wat Prathum case

BANGKOK, 24 March 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has closed the case of the shooting of six people at Wat Prathum Wanaram temple. A murder charge has been pressed against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban.

Good to see the generals cracking down on criminals.

So when are these two alleged murderers going to get their day in court?

Totally off topic again not surprising from a red cheerleader.

Do you see YL and Charlem on trial for the deaths caused when they made the police clear out protesters ? No.. then shut up.

[Nickymaster]

Abhisit and Suthep face another murder charge from Wat Prathum case

BANGKOK, 24 March 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has closed the case of the shooting of six people at Wat Prathum Wanaram temple. A murder charge has been pressed against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban.

Good to see the generals cracking down on criminals.

So when are these two alleged murderers going to get their day in court?

What a desperate of-topic attempt. You clearly have no clue about these cases otherwise you wouldn't ask stupid questions.

[Cuchulainn]

If he was involved in many violent attacks, then looks like justice has been meted out already.

One less violent red thug on the streets and the perpetrators have done Thailand a favour.

Well said.

[Cuchulainn]

Abhisit and Suthep face another murder charge from Wat Prathum case

BANGKOK, 24 March 2014 (NNT) - The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has closed the case of the shooting of six people at Wat Prathum Wanaram temple. A murder charge has been pressed against former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and his deputy Suthep Thaugsuban.

Good to see the generals cracking down on criminals.

So when are these two alleged murderers going to get their day in court?

yawn

Edited July 25, 2014 by Cuchulainn

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

A familiar saying seems appropos here: live by the sword, die by the sword.

As others pointed out above, the reason it came to that in Thailand in the recent past is because the authorities charged with enforcing the law simply failed to do so in an even-handed, impartial manner.