Murder of Porlajee Rakchongcharoen under investigation
Some time ago there was a posting on the Thailand Blog about murdered or disappeared 'dissidents'. Apparently this is different with Karen leader 'Billy'.
The investigation into the murder of Porlajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen, leader of the Karen people in Pong Luek-bang Kloi village, has progressed more than 70 percent, police say. Authorities are investigating the burnt bone remains found in an oil barrel under the suspension bridge in Kaeng Krachan National Park. It is expected to take at least two weeks before the results of scientific tests are known.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Kornrawach Panpraphakorn, deputy director general of the Department of Special Investigations (DSI) says his department hopes to complete the investigation by Dec. 3, but it will have to be done carefully and thoroughly.
At this time, individuals are searching for Porlajee's lost belongings, including a motorcycle, a camera and a backpack, while also conducting witness interviews and gathering information in the areas under investigation.
Twenty bone fragments were found at the crime scene, but only eight of them have been examined. The process takes longer than tissue research.
The role of park rangers will also be reviewed by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
Source: Pattaya Mail