5 protesters, 1 policeman injured when rubber farmers fired at in Songkhla
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Songkhla - An assailant opened fire at rubber farmers who staged a roadblock in this southern province, injuring five of them and a policeman.
The attack occurred at 4 pm when over 500 farmers were rallying at the Khuha Intersection in Rattaphum district to demand the government to shore up rubber prices.
The farmers blocked the Asia Road linking Hat Yai to Phatthalung.
The attacker arrived on a black sedan car with license no Korkhor-9694 opened fire at the farmes and fled the scene.
Police Sgt Somkid Ketnual was shot at his leg and injured.
The Nation
