Other junta authorities yesterday denied involvement in the alleged disappearance of the outspoken monarchy critic from neighbouring Laos after the reports emerged he was abducted by a group of armed men. The claims have not been independently verified and reporters have yet to speak to Wutthipong’s wife or the friend to confirm their account. As local media coverage of the abduction intensified, Thailand’s military authorities yesterday denied any involvement and accused Wutthipong’s network of spreading rumours. He added that authorities had “monitored” Wutthipong and his network in Laos and pushed for the Vientiane authorities to extradite him. It is not the first time a junta critic has gone missing from Laos.

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 01, 2017 18:00 UTC