(File photo)The government and military regime denied Tuesday any role in the reported abduction and disappearance of red shirt supporter Wuthipong Kochathamakun, better known by his nickname Kotee. Human Rights Watch reported, "after interviewing multiple witnesses" that 10 men in black had invaded the fugitive's residence in Vientiane and took him away. According to the US human rights group, Mr Wuthipong was assaulted last Saturday morning in Vientiane. Thawip Netniyom, National Security Chief, told reporters he had no knowledge of the reported abduction. A statement said Mr Wuthipong had planned the assassination of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.

Source: Bangkok Post August 01, 2017 19:18 UTC