Flashermac Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 9 killed by high velocity shots 4:06pm Autopsies on 11 victims of the violence on Saturday night revealed nine red-shirt demonstrators were killed by high velocity bullets to the head or chest, an independent committee announced on Monday afternoon. No details were given of the bullet calibre or possible weapon used. Police General Hospital chief medical officer Jongjet Aowajenpong said five of the the nine victims were shot in the head, and four in the chest. Another victim died from respiratory failure, Pol Maj Gen Jongjet said. Pol Maj Gen Jongjet said Japanese camerman Hiro Muramoto, a Reuters journalist, was shot in the chest but the committee will not reveal the details of his death. He said the Japanese government has asked the Thai government not to reveal the details to the public. [color:red]Experts will look into the types of fireams used and other aspects of the shootings, he said.[/color] There were 21 deaths - 17 civilians, including a foreign reporter, and four soldiers - with 863 others injured in the political bloodshed in Bangkok on Saturday. Military rifles issued to troops in Thailand are generally high-velocity small calibre, such as the M16 which fires a 5.56mm high velocity cartridge. Pictures from Saturday night's riot show figures identitied as protesters also with military-type weapons, including an M16. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorwolf Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 Spiceman' date='Good Call on Dr Pornthip, a well respected pathologesr with no obvious political associations. ...[/quote'] ...and who made a complete arse of herself by claiming those random plasic toys (aka bomb detectors) actually could sniff out explosives! could any of you actually name another thai pathologist? no, i didn't think so. she might be good at dissecting corpses (i can't tell) but the only reason you guys mention her here is because of her knack for self-promotion, including her stupid hair-do... So, could you please name me the most proficient Forensic Scientists is the UK, USA, Australia, Japan ... etc No I dont think so. Mina Minovici is (was?) the most famous of them all! and a romanian to boot! my point was, the only reason you, or any other pretentious farang, mentions her is because she's worked tirelessly to promote herself, her name and her hairdresser. nobody knows if she's actually any good at her job because nobody cares. really, why do you call her "well respected"? do you sell 'bomb detectors"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 Most detailed report I've seen so far which perhaps doesn't say much! But it includes compensation details for the relatives... http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/04/13/national/Eleven-died-from-gunshot-wounds-30127108.html "Eleven died from gunshot wounds Eleven civilians who died during the violent clashes between red-shirt demonstrators and soldiers on Saturday night were victims of gunshot wounds, while another succumbed to heart failure, autopsy results revealed yesterday. The autopsy results on Japanese photographer Hiro Muramoto of Reuters news agency, killed by a bullet in the back, have not been released in detail at his relatives' request. The autopsies were performed jointly by forensic scientists and doctors from various agencies to ensure transparency and accurate results. Two observers represented the Democratic Alliance against Dictatorship (DAAD), the organisers of the ongoing anti-government protests. Eight victims were shot with high-velocity bullets of an unknown type from a long distance, said Pol Lt-General Jongjate Aojanephong, director of the Police General Hospital. Five took shots to the head and three others to the abdomen and chest. The officer could not tell whether the bullets were shot from sitting or sniping positions. "Autopsy results also cannot reveal whether they were trained shooters. They can only tell that the bullets were high-velocity," he added. One victim was shot through the heart with a bullet of undecided speed. Only one body still carried a bullet, which had yet to be identified. One other casualty was shot at close range and another in the forehead, he said. The remaining details of gunshot patterns are not available. All 12 victims have been identified, the last by his relatives just yesterday. One man died of other causes during hospital treatment - lung failure after inhaling tear gas, and subsequent heart attack. DAAD representative Dr Cholnan Srikaew said the autopsies were transparent and he was happy with their accuracy. The number of deaths remained at 21 while the number of those injured increased to 863 yesterday, from the 858 reported late Sunday evening, said the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's Erawan emergency medical service centre. Bangkok Governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said all patients treated at BMA-run hospitals would have to pay nothing. Bloodstains at clash sites will be washed and garbage collected once protestors allow city cleaners to enter the areas, he said. The Thai Red Cross is seeking more blood supplies after the current stock dropped to 300 units, from a regular daily supply of 1,500 units. A sufficient blood supply is needed to meet daily requirements and also for use during the Songkran holiday break, when injuries increase in number each year, it said. A Japanese police officer and staff met with Thai police yesterday to check on progress in the investigation into the death of Muramoto. Pol Maj-General Wichai Sangpraphai did not reveal details of the 20-minute discussion, but said investigations were ongoing and essential details given to the Japanese were confidential. The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is seeking a Bt25-million budget to help families of all civilians killed in the violent clashes. Relatives of those killed or affected by state action should contact (02) 354 4244 or (02) 306 8957-8. Immediate financial assistance comprises Bt400,000 per death, Bt200,000 for disabilities and Bt100,000 for injuries requiring more than 20 days of treatment. Long-term assistance for disabilities includes Bt200,000 for rehabilitation and up to Bt3,000 in monthly payments. Children of those killed or disabled will receive a monthly allowance until they earn college degrees." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyinEwa/Perv Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 The Social Development and Human Security Ministry is seeking a Bt25-million budget to help families of all civilians killed in the violent clashes. Relatives of those killed or affected by state action should contact (02) 354 4244 or (02) 306 8957-8. Immediate financial assistance comprises Bt400,000 per death, Bt200,000 for disabilities and Bt100,000 for injuries requiring more than 20 days of treatment. Long-term assistance for disabilities includes Bt200,000 for rehabilitation and up to Bt3,000 in monthly payments. Children of those killed or disabled will receive a monthly allowance until they earn college degrees." That's great......what do the soldiers get that were ordered to do this? The red-shirts made a choice to go into harm's way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WorldFun Posted April 13, 2010 Report Share Posted April 13, 2010 well hopefully the armed forced get more than the civilian fatalities. I'm sure it's an army run country after all remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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