A Thai protest leader was shot dead in Bangkok.

January 26, 2014 17:37

A man identified by Thai police as one of the leaders of anti-government protests in the country was shot dead on January 26 when violent clashes erupted as protesters tried to prevent early voting in the election scheduled for February 2.

A man identified by Thai police as one of the leaders of anti-government protests in the country was shot dead on January 26 when violent clashes erupted as protesters tried to prevent early voting in the election scheduled for February 2.

Piya Utayo, a spokesperson for the Thai National Police, identified the person shot dead as Suthin Taratin.

Đoàn người biểu tình do phe đối lập phát động ở Bangkok (Nguồn: AFP)
A group of protesters organized by the opposition in Bangkok (Source: AFP)

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He added: "At least five other people were injured." Speaking at a televised press conference, protest movement spokesman Akanat Promphan confirmed that Suthin was shot in the head while standing and speaking from a truck in Bangkok.

Bangkok's Erawan Emergency Center confirmed that one person was killed and nine others injured in a shooting on the outskirts of the city.

According to VNA

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