Asia-Pacific
Thai Red Shirt army general dies of head injury
(Agencies)
Updated: 2010-05-17 12:00
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Khattiya Sawasdipol (C) is slumped on the ground moments after being shot while being interviewed by Thai and foreign reporters in Bangkok in this May 13, 2010 file photo. [Agencies]
BANGKOK – Khattiya Sawasdipol, chief military adviser to anti-government red-shirt protesters died at 09:20 a.m local time on Monday, Thai News Agency reported, citing emergency service.
The attack triggered widespread street fighting between anti-government protesters and the army in central Bangkok. At least 36 people have died in the violence.
The Red Shirts have been protesting since mid-March demanding the immediate resignation of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, the dissolution of Parliament and new elections.
