Post mortem inquest of Mr. Surakrich Chaimongkon (Black case no. OJ9/2557 Criminal Court)
The Criminal Court has scheduled a witness examination on 21 May 2015 from 9.00–16.30 including Pol Col Pattana Kitkrailat, who examined his body. He along with the inquiry officials will give evidence as per the examination of the body.
Mr. Surakrich Chaimongkon, 35 years, was accused of shooting dead Mr. Suthin Tharathin, a core member of those opposing elections on 26 January 2014. The arrest of Mr. Surakrich took place on 8 July 2014 invoking Martial Law and he was brought to custody at the Bangkok Remand Prison since 9 July 2014. He was pronounced dead on 28 August 2014 at the Bangkok Remand Prison due to unnatural, albeit unclear causes.
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