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Police granted bail after fatal shooting of 2 motorcycle taxi riders
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A Border Patrol Police officer in the fatal shooting that killed two motorcycle taxi riders in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, was granted temporary release on 500,000 baht bail.
Key facts
- A Border Patrol Police officer in the fatal shooting that killed two motorcycle taxi riders in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, was granted temporary release on 500,000 baht bail.
- The shooting occurred at about 2.50am on June 14 in Soi Prachasongkroh 38 near Huai Khwang Market in Bangkok’s Ratchada area.
- Police identified the accused as 33 year old Police Lance Corporal Namthap Pakwattana
- One rider, 37 year old Phurit, died at the scene
Summary
The shooting occurred at about 2.50am on June 14 in Soi Prachasongkroh 38 near Huai Khwang Market in Bangkok’s Ratchada area.
Police identified the accused as 33 year old Police Lance Corporal Namthap Pakwattana. Investigators allege that he opened fire on a group of motorcycle taxi riders following an altercation after a fare dispute.