Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
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Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
"Argh, can't breath": Thai political exile kidnapped in Phnom Penh
Submitted on Thu, 4 Jun 2020 - 10:57 PM
Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a Thai political activist accused of lèse-majesté in exile in Phnom Penh, was allegedly kidnapped from in front of his condominium earlier this evening (4 June).
A source, whose name has been withheld for security concerns, claimed to be speaking on the phone with Wanchalearm as he was taken, and heard him said “argh, can’t breathe” before the call was cut.
The source said that they thought he has had an accident, but when they later ask a friend to go check on Wanchalearm at the condominium, the friend would that he has already been taken.
Video footage shows that he was taken away in a black car. A security guard at the scene also tried to help, but said that the kidnapper was armed with a gun.
Student activist Parit Chiwarak also posted on his Facebook earlier today (4 June) that Wanchalearm was taken away in a black car.
Wanchalearm is a critic of Thai politics and on 3 June published a video clip criticizing Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha while speaking in the northeastern Thai dialect.
https://prachatai.com/english/node/8561
Submitted on Thu, 4 Jun 2020 - 10:57 PM
Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a Thai political activist accused of lèse-majesté in exile in Phnom Penh, was allegedly kidnapped from in front of his condominium earlier this evening (4 June).
A source, whose name has been withheld for security concerns, claimed to be speaking on the phone with Wanchalearm as he was taken, and heard him said “argh, can’t breathe” before the call was cut.
The source said that they thought he has had an accident, but when they later ask a friend to go check on Wanchalearm at the condominium, the friend would that he has already been taken.
Video footage shows that he was taken away in a black car. A security guard at the scene also tried to help, but said that the kidnapper was armed with a gun.
Student activist Parit Chiwarak also posted on his Facebook earlier today (4 June) that Wanchalearm was taken away in a black car.
Wanchalearm is a critic of Thai politics and on 3 June published a video clip criticizing Prime Minister Gen Prayuth Chan-o-cha while speaking in the northeastern Thai dialect.
https://prachatai.com/english/node/8561
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
This does not look good for Wanchalearm. On previous occasions, Thais in exile for crimes of lese-majeste have been found floating in rivers, or they have disappeared without a trace:
thailand-news-and-discussion/death-squa ... ml#p311335
thailand-news-and-discussion/death-squa ... ml#p311335
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
Yet another reason why I have some disdain for Thailand. The question is whether or not the local cops will be investigating this actively, or will be told to mind their own business.
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
A very good chance he is dead and disposed of somewhere in Cambodia
last post on fb was yesterday at 12:59 pm
Why do the Cambodian police refuse to investigate?
last post on fb was yesterday at 12:59 pm
Why do the Cambodian police refuse to investigate?
https://southeastasiaglobe.com/cambodia ... ij5P1csqHUCambodian police on Friday ruled out a probe into the alleged disappearance of a self-exiled Thai democracy activist after a rights group said he had been abducted in broad daylight from outside his Phnom Penh apartment.
Wanchalearm Satsaksit, a sharp critic of the Thai government led by ex-general Prayut Chan-O-Cha, was dragged into a black car on Thursday evening, according to Human Rights Watch.
Citing several witnesses and CCTV from security cameras, HRW says he was on the phone with a colleague when he was taken by “a group of armed men”.
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
^^ Unhelpful speculation, unless you have further information. He may be also be alive.
Exiled Thai activist abducted in Cambodia, rights group says
June 5, 2020 / 12:13 PM / Updated 2 hours ago
3 Min Read
PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Unknown gunmen abducted a Thai political activist in Cambodia’s capital, rights advocates said on Friday, the latest in a series of mysterious disappearances of Southeast Asian dissidents living in exile.
Thai police spokesman Kritsana Pattanacharoen said his agency had no role in the disappearance.
“Thai police only work within Thailand,” he said.
Wanchalearm fled Thailand after he was summoned by military authorities following the 2014 coup.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-camb ... 9&&rpc=401
Exiled Thai activist abducted in Cambodia, rights group says
June 5, 2020 / 12:13 PM / Updated 2 hours ago
3 Min Read
PHNOM PENH/BANGKOK (Reuters) - Unknown gunmen abducted a Thai political activist in Cambodia’s capital, rights advocates said on Friday, the latest in a series of mysterious disappearances of Southeast Asian dissidents living in exile.
Thai police spokesman Kritsana Pattanacharoen said his agency had no role in the disappearance.
“Thai police only work within Thailand,” he said.
Wanchalearm fled Thailand after he was summoned by military authorities following the 2014 coup.
Full article: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-camb ... 9&&rpc=401
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
So your speculation is along EXACTLY the same lines as Richard's, and unfortunately, it is not at all baseless.CEOCambodiaNews wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 8:37 am This does not look good for Wanchalearm. On previous occasions, Thais in exile for crimes of lese-majeste have been found floating in rivers, or they have disappeared without a trace
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
I as a westerner wouldn't dare feel safe with only one border beetween state-related chasers and me.
How come locals underestimate this kind of situation, as they are supposed to know better about abductions and wild shit like this ?
Especially in Kow, come on...
How come locals underestimate this kind of situation, as they are supposed to know better about abductions and wild shit like this ?
Especially in Kow, come on...
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
I suppose the simple question if you ignore the obvious is what other reason could there possibly be for his abduction? Any local based wild theories would be interesting to hear.
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
Cowshed Cowboy wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 12:21 am I suppose the simple question if you ignore the obvious is what other reason could there possibly be for his abduction? Any local based wild theories would be interesting to hear.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... n-cambodiaOn Wednesday, he [Mr Wanchalearm] posted an expletive-laden video on his Facebook page castigating Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
The Thai activist was abducted the next day.
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Re: Thai Activist Wanchalearm Satsaksit Kidnapped in Phnom Penh
I don't think a Thai passport allows you to go many places on short notice.Ghostwriter wrote:I as a westerner wouldn't dare feel safe with only one border beetween state-related chasers and me.
How come locals underestimate this kind of situation, as they are supposed to know better about abductions and wild shit like this ?
Especially in Kow, come on...
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