Cancer, not gunfire, killed bystander
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The Southern Bangkok Criminal Court yesterday found that Thanuthat Asawasirimankong, 50, had died of cancer complications, not gunshot wounds in connection with the 2010 political strife.
Thanuthat, his wife and their daughter, were waiting for a bus on May 14, 2010 at Rama IV Road. The bus stop is located near Bon Kai community, where violence erupted between protesters and security forces.
After hearing gunfire, only Thanuthat remained at the scene while the other two returned home. Subsequently Thanuthat sustained gunshot wounds in his back. He died in February 2012 while undergoing treatment.
His case doctor testified the patient succumbed to a lung infection and weakened respiratory muscles due to complications of cancer.
Forensic checks confirmed the cancer complications. The gunshot wounds, which paralysed his legs, were not fatal.
