Thai MP shot in the back

[andyaus]

A Thai opposition MP has been shot in what is believed to have been an assassination attempt ahead of a national election.

 

MP Pracha Prasobdee, from the main opposition party Pheu Thai, was shot three times in the back.

 

The shooting happened when he was in his car in a supermarket carpark in his electorate.

 

Police say there were nine bullet holes in the car but no bullet casings have been recovered.

 

The MP is now in hospital, and investigators believe the attack was politically motivated.

 

The shooting follows the calling of a general election in Thailand earlier this week which will be held on July 3.

 

The electoral commission has now asked the police force to provide protection for candidates registering for the poll.

[whitespider - RIP]

There are always MANY assaults and attempted murders in the run up to elections here.

[Benny10]

This seems to be part of the political selection procedure in LOS.

 

Surviving an assassination attempt means you have good karma and you will be elected.

[whitespider - RIP]

Apparently it is simply cheaper to shoot the opposition than to bribe the electorate.

[Roo Ted]

"investigators believe the attack was politically motivated."

 

Brilliant bastards.

[LoveGun]

"investigators believe the attack was politically motivated."

 

Brilliant bastards.

 

If it was a farang in Pattaya, "investigators" would call it a suicide!

[andyaus]

There were 9 bullets in the car and 3 in his back...what are the chances this is the culprit