reader Posted January 7 Posted January 7 From Bangkok Post A former Cambodian opposition MP was shot dead by a motorcyclist near Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok on Tuesday evening. Lim Kimya, 73, died at the scene. Officers with the Metropolitan Police Bureau have launched a manhunt for the assassin. Police said surveillance camera video from the scene showed a man riding a red Honda Wave 100 motorcycle, licence plate number 845, wearing a helmet, long jeans and a grey short-sleeved shirt with a bag across the front. It is believed that a gun was hidden in the bag. The deceased, who held Cambodian and French nationality, had reportedly travelled to Bangkok by bus from Siem Reap, Cambodia, with his French wife and Cambodian uncle. The shooting took place shortly after they arrived at the scene, according to police. The perpetrator rode up on a motorcycle, parked it and got off to shoot. He then rode away along Phra Sumen Road, passing in front of Wat Bowonniwet, police said. Lim Kimya was a member of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, which was the main opposition party in Cambodia before it was dissolved by the Supreme Court in November 2017. Even though he held a French passport and could easily have resettled, he was one of a handful of party MPs who remained behind in Cambodia after many others fled into exile to avoid further persecution by then-prime minister Hun Sen. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2934876/former-cambodian-mp-shot-dead-in-bangkok vinapu 1 Quote
reader Posted January 8 Author Posted January 8 From The Nation Police launch manhunt for Thai ex-marine An arrest warrant has been issued for a former Thai marine, Ekkaluck Paenoi, 41, for allegedly killing former Cambodian opposition MP Lim Kimya, 73, who was fatally shot on Tuesday (January 7), while visiting Thailand with his French wife. The suspect, who is absconding, faces charges of "premeditated murder", "carrying a firearm in public without justification" and "discharging a firearm in a public area". The attack occurred on a road opposite Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Bangkok, just five hours after Lim had entered the country on Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police have launched an intensive manhunt for Ekkaluck, also known as "Em Kong Ruea". Pol Lt-General Siam Boonsom, chief of the Metropolitan Police, said the motive behind the killing remains unclear. While some have attributed political motives, investigators believe personal conflict could also be a factor. Authorities are also probing whether Ekkaluck acted alone or had accomplices. CCTV footage and witness statements suggest the suspect monitored the area before the victim arrived, indicating premeditation. The firearm used was identified as a revolver, but no bullet casings were recovered. All evidence has been submitted to forensic experts. Continues with photos https://www.nationthailand.com/news/asean/40044956 Quote
reader Posted January 9 Author Posted January 9 Thai authorities seem confident that suspect will make it out of Cambodia alive. From Bangkok Post Speedy extradition likely for suspected killer Thai police have asked Cambodian authorities to extradite a Thai ex-marine suspected of killing a former Cambodian opposition MP, and are also seeking at least two Cambodian suspects, according to a senior Bangkok police officer. They are hopeful that murder suspect Ekalak Paenoi can be returned to Thailand within a month or less, after Cambodian authorities finish prosecuting him for illegal entry, said Pol Maj Gen Theeradet Thumsuthee, investigative chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. A deputy national police chief and the Bangkok police chief have already sent letters through diplomatic channels to request the extradition of Mr Ekalak, also known as “Sergeant Em”, he said on Thursday. Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said Cambodia has already informed Thai authorities of its intention to extradite the suspect. This showed showed that Cambodia wanted to know the real motive behind the murder, the minister said. He expects the extradition could happen within a few days. The prompt response from Phnom Penh is also seen as a way of quieting critics who believe the killing was political and linked to the long-running campaign by the country’s ruling party against its opponents. Mr Ekalak was arrested in Battambang, Cambodia, on Wednesday evening, a day after Lim Kimya, 73, was gunned down in front of his wife and brother near Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok. The suspect fled the scene immediately and then attempted to throw detectives off his trail by travelling through Chon Buri and Chanthaburi provinces before finally heading up to Sa Kaeo and sneaking into Cambodia from there, said Pol Maj Gen Theeradet. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2936332/speedy-extradition-likely-for-suspected-killer-of-former-cambodian-mp khaolakguy 1 Quote
Keithambrose Posted January 9 Posted January 9 1 hour ago, reader said: Thai authorities seem confident that suspect will make it out of Cambodia alive. From Bangkok Post Speedy extradition likely for suspected killer Thai police have asked Cambodian authorities to extradite a Thai ex-marine suspected of killing a former Cambodian opposition MP, and are also seeking at least two Cambodian suspects, according to a senior Bangkok police officer. They are hopeful that murder suspect Ekalak Paenoi can be returned to Thailand within a month or less, after Cambodian authorities finish prosecuting him for illegal entry, said Pol Maj Gen Theeradet Thumsuthee, investigative chief of the Metropolitan Police Bureau. A deputy national police chief and the Bangkok police chief have already sent letters through diplomatic channels to request the extradition of Mr Ekalak, also known as “Sergeant Em”, he said on Thursday. Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said Cambodia has already informed Thai authorities of its intention to extradite the suspect. This showed showed that Cambodia wanted to know the real motive behind the murder, the minister said. He expects the extradition could happen within a few days. The prompt response from Phnom Penh is also seen as a way of quieting critics who believe the killing was political and linked to the long-running campaign by the country’s ruling party against its opponents. Mr Ekalak was arrested in Battambang, Cambodia, on Wednesday evening, a day after Lim Kimya, 73, was gunned down in front of his wife and brother near Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok. The suspect fled the scene immediately and then attempted to throw detectives off his trail by travelling through Chon Buri and Chanthaburi provinces before finally heading up to Sa Kaeo and sneaking into Cambodia from there, said Pol Maj Gen Theeradet. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2936332/speedy-extradition-likely-for-suspected-killer-of-former-cambodian-mp I see he was arrested in Cambodia, it will interesting to see if he is returned! Quote
Keithambrose Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Just now, Keithambrose said: I see he was arrested in Cambodia, it will interesting to see if he is returned! Sorry, bit off the pace there! Quote
vinapu Posted January 10 Posted January 10 10 hours ago, Keithambrose said: I see he was arrested in Cambodia, it will interesting to see if he is returned! he may be on the same flight when you will be flying back to BKK Quote
Keithambrose Posted January 10 Posted January 10 2 hours ago, vinapu said: he may be on the same flight when you will be flying back to BKK That would be interesting, but would delay flight, I suspect. I was assuming, that he will conveniently disappear, being looked after by whoever paid him. Quote
reader Posted January 10 Author Posted January 10 8 hours ago, Keithambrose said: That would be interesting, but would delay flight, I suspect. I was assuming, that he will conveniently disappear, being looked after by whoever paid him. That flight could suffer same fate as MH370. Quote
Keithambrose Posted January 10 Posted January 10 12 minutes ago, reader said: That flight could suffer same fate as MH370. Or the one carrying the head of the Wagner organisation. reader 1 Quote
vinapu Posted January 10 Posted January 10 11 hours ago, Keithambrose said: Or the one carrying the head of the Wagner organisation. Pirozhin was his name. Quote
Travelingguy Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Revolvers don’t leave shell casings. They stay in the gun. Commonly used by professional killers. khaolakguy 1 Quote
reader Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 From Bangkok Post Hitman confesses to killing former Cambodian MP Authorities in Cambodia on Saturday handed over a Thai ex-marine accused of shooting a former Cambodian opposition MP to death in Bangkok earlier this week. Ekkalak Phaenoi, also known as “Sergeant Em”, was taken from a detention facility in Phnom Penh at about 11am to the Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province, where Cambodian officials handed him over to their Thai counterparts. Ekkalak, 41, fled across the border after shooting Lim Kimya on Tuesday evening. He was arrested in Battambang, Cambodia, on Wednesday evening. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2937622/killer-of-former-cambodian-mp-handed-over-to-thai-authorities Quote
Keithambrose Posted January 11 Posted January 11 2 hours ago, reader said: From Bangkok Post Hitman confesses to killing former Cambodian MP Authorities in Cambodia on Saturday handed over a Thai ex-marine accused of shooting a former Cambodian opposition MP to death in Bangkok earlier this week. Ekkalak Phaenoi, also known as “Sergeant Em”, was taken from a detention facility in Phnom Penh at about 11am to the Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo province, where Cambodian officials handed him over to their Thai counterparts. Ekkalak, 41, fled across the border after shooting Lim Kimya on Tuesday evening. He was arrested in Battambang, Cambodia, on Wednesday evening. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2937622/killer-of-former-cambodian-mp-handed-over-to-thai-authorities Well, I was wrong there! Handed over promptly. Quote
reader Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 Won't be shocked if he claims no involvement of Cambodia officials. Quote
Keithambrose Posted January 12 Posted January 12 20 hours ago, reader said: Won't be shocked if he claims no involvement of Cambodia officials. Maybe he's arranged a Royal Pardon, a la Thaksin! Quote
reader Posted January 12 Author Posted January 12 Killer mum on plot's mastermind From Bangkok Post The gunman who killed a former Cambodian opposition MP in inner Bangkok last week refused to reveal the mastermind behind the assassination out of fear for his family's safety, according to police. Pol Maj Gen Atthaporn Wongsiripreeda, commander of Metropolitan Police Division 1, said on Sunday that Ekkalak Pheanoi was questioned until about 10pm on Saturday. He confessed to killing the Cambodian but refused to identify the mastermind. According to the police division commander, the 42-year-old former marine admitted that he was the hitman who killed Lim Kimya in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok and was captured on CCTV footage at the crime scene and along his escape route last Tuesday. “He refused to give in-depth information… and feared that such information would affect some party,” Pol Maj Gen Atthaporn said. On Saturday, Mr Ekkalak refused to meet his relatives – including his mother – who paid a visit, the Bangkok police division commander said. He told his mother by phone that he wanted to be punished in prison and then ended the call. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2938035/killer-of-ex-cambodian-mp-wont-reveal-mastermind-fears-for-safety-police Quote
