Nine suspects allegedly connected to seized weapons and fugitive red-shirt member Wuthipong Kochathamakun, alias Kotee, appear at a media briefing at the Crime Suppression Division on Friday. (Photo and video by Apichit Jinakul)Thaksin Shinawatra is suing a TV programme after it suggested there was a link between the former prime minister and fugitive red-shirt member Wuthipong Kochathamakun. Mr Wuthipong, alias Kotee, is wanted by authorities for lese majeste among other offences. Mr Sonthiyan said there was an indirect connection between Mr Wuthipong and the former prime minister. The political commentator alleged that Mr Wuthipong was close to former Pheu Thai Party leader Jarupong Ruangsuwan.

Source: Bangkok Post March 24, 2017 13:52 UTC