Thai marine suspected of shooting Cambodian politician in Bangkok
Chanasongkhram Police were alerted to a fatal shooting near Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok on Tuesday at 6pm.
At the scene, authorities discovered Lim Kimya, 74, a Cambodian national with French citizenship, critically injured from gunshot wounds to his right flank and shoulder. Despite receiving first aid and CPR, Lim succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
Initial investigations revealed that Lim was a former opposition MP with the Cambodia National Rescue Party. He had travelled from Siem Reap, Cambodia, by bus with his French wife. Upon arrival at the location, an assailant on a motorcycle approached him, shot him, and fled.
Police are actively pursuing the suspect, described as a man riding a red Honda Wave 100 motorcycle with license plate 845. He was wearing a short-sleeve gray shirt, jeans, a helmet and a chest bag which may have been used to conceal a firearm.
Reporters stated that CCTV footage showed the suspect arriving on a motorcycle at 5.26pm, removing his helmet, and waiting on the bike for an extended period. At 5.39pm, the suspect got off the motorcycle and crossed the road to the street aisle.
Latest, reporters revealed that Police sought and obtained an arrest warrant from the Criminal Court for Ekalak, the suspect in the shooting of Lim Kimya. He is charged with premeditated murder, carrying a firearm in public without valid reason, and discharging a firearm in a public area.
Reports indicate that Ekalak is a former marine with the Royal Thai Navy.
