Soldier shot dead in Yala

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Published: 1/09/2010 at 03:00 PM
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A soldier was shot dead in broad daylight in Muang district of Yala province on Wednesday, police reported.

Police said Master-Sergeant Metha Peng-o, 49, an intelligence officer attached to the 5th Infantry Company in Sirindhorn military camp, was shot in the head and died instantly while returning to the camp on a motorcycle from an emergency drill in Muang district.

He was followed by two men on a motorcycle and the pillion rider opened fire at him with a handgun. The attack happened about 12.40pm on Siroros Road.

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wes

Discussion 2 : 01/09/2010 at 09:49 PM2
Police need to start pulling over ALL motorcycles with a pillion rider for weapons search.
AC Robertson

Discussion 1 : 01/09/2010 at 03:47 PM1
Over 3,500 people killed during the last 6+years.

Teachers and key village people armed by the Thai Government. The Military wants more; APCs, jets and guns.

Yet the killing continues and the only thing the Government does is place restrictions on the 'Red Shirts'.

But if a citizen has a gun to protect themselves, they can go to jail from 5 to 10+years. A Farang receiving a liscense - NEVER.

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