BANGKOK, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- Nine army men have turned themselves in and confessed to killing 13 Chinese sailors on Mekong River in Golden Triangle earlier this month, Thai police chief said Friday.

The suspects were servicemen of the Third Military Command of the Thai Army, which guards the northern border of Thailand, said Thai police chief Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong.

Priewpan said the army and the government were not behind the killing. He said the police suspect the servicemen acted on the order of some local tycoons and further investigation is underway.

The victims aboard two cargo ships were shot dead by a group of gunmen on Oct. 5 in a section of Mekong River that forms the border of Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Their bodies were found and salvaged from the river in northern Thailand afterward.

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Chinese, Thai police heads meet on probe in killing of Chinese sailors

BANGKOK, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese police will work closely with the Thai side on the probe into the killing of 13 Chinese sailors on Mekong River earlier this month, a senior Chinese police official said here on Monday.

Zhang Xinfeng, Vice Minister of Public Security of China said during a meeting with Thai Police Chief Priewpan Damapong that the Chinese government attached great importance to the investigation on the case and hoped to work closely with the Thai side. Full story

Chinese sailors' tragedy underlines importance of safeguarding shipping security along Mekong River

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The recent killing of Chinese sailors on the Mekong River has underlined the importance of international cooperation to safeguard shipping security in the region.

The tragedy, in which 12 Chinese crew members of two vessels have been confirmed dead and one remains missing, has not only affected the families of the victims, but also touched the heartstrings of every Chinese. Full story

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/chin...c_122211356.htm

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I have several questions about this story. What is the opinion about this incident in Thailand? Who were these army men and why did they turn themselves in? What's likely to happen in the court case? Are there other players behind this incident who have not been arrested? Thank you for your answers.

Yeah I also been wondering about this. I don't think nobody will have a real answer on here though. Just gotta wait and see on the news later.

I bet it was the Thai who murder these Chinese. Thai are good liar with sweet mouth.

According to below article, the suspects were servicemen of the Third Military Command of the Thai Army. Thai army personals have been having disciplinary issue for ages. Many of them are thugs and drug dealers in disguised. Many of them only make $20 per month, yet own nice cars and mansions. Well, drug money helps them pay for those luxury on the behalf of innocent people. The Chinese govt should force Thai govt to compensate at least $10 million for each victim.


http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/world/2011-10...nt_14003904.htm

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, who is in charge of security affairs and overseas national police, said that "solid evidence" suggested that the cargo ships where the 13 Chinese sailors were aboard were attacked by weapons fired from the Thai side. Thai police have pressed charges against a group of Thai army men in connection with the killing of 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River earlier this month.



many victims were blinded fold and handcuff. Average thugs won't carry handcuff around, only policeman and soldiers would do that.

I am in the process of filing a lawsuit against Thai army for polluting Mekong river on Laos side. They violate environmental act for dumping innocent corpses into the Laos section. The water is being used by million of Lao people and many got sicked because of their actions. Agriculture will be affected because nobody want to buy or eat fruits and vegetables that being watered by those corps.

Due to present and future loss, we are seeking $100 million for Laos people. Wish me luck people.

I like to get in on that. I think you have a case, the water on the thai side is definitely dirty.

Thanks Bro for supporting.

YOU SEE!!!! I WAS RIGHT ALL ALONG!!!!!!

This thread is created by a troll, waiting for idiotic trolls to join. Seriously what do you savage Lao expect from us? And I heard the murderers are Lao, they held those hostages and ships in Lao side and they escaped to Laos.

This is from Thai PM, Yingluck to China Wen Jia Bao. It's direct hotline call.

"i sorrow over the murder of the crew members
and promised that thai government would find out the truth
about the tragedy and hold the killers accountable..."

Satisfied? You MF psycho.

It was the Thai who killed and contaminated the Mekong water ways with dead bodies!!! Thai will never forgive because they only live a lie to cover up their mess. Also they likes to blame their neighbors rather then themselves!

That phone call was just to buy times so the Thai can find ways to get out of the situation. The truth is it was Thais themselves who murdered those Chinese.

It looks like Lao pirates did all these mess.

Murderers pretty much stamped on your forehead. U just can not hide any more, next step would be apologizing and pay up.

this is how thai soldiers did it.

I hope the Chinese don't fall for this Thai little lie and trick. Just like how they tried to the move away from the situation about a Japanese Cameraman who was shot by a black suited person. But really it was the Thai soldier themselves who shot that Japanese. The case is still going on about how really was the murderer during that time of crises between the Yellow shirt and Red Shirt Thai nationalist.

If those corrupted Thai officers did it, there will be no Thais support them, and they should be hanged. LOL But it look like there are many Lao pirates and Lao drug traffickers in those area.

You are just trolling to condemn Thai members. It's your MF lao habit. Seriously, you don't give a damn to Chinese.

These kind of murder scene is actually quite common in Bangkok. Look at the way they tie the Chinese face and is arms. Their are countless of scene like this with many Thai murders.

I agree. There are so many Lao drugs, Lao pirates and Lao corrupted officers in Mekhong borders.

NoKhamen. You are the only one on this post who thinks its funny. Look at most of you're post here.

It's American, and there are more than this in USA.

This news is about the 9 army men who are of Thai national and a solder who killed a Chinese sailors. This has nothing to do with America ai kwuay hua nah. Let's keep on track abou this topic since it seem so interesting.

E kwai, It's American killing style. Go ask Dexter.

Ai kwauy hua nah its actually Bangkok style of killing. Just admit the truth since I know murdering like this happen quite frequently in Bangkok.

It Thai militants did this, then It's AMERICAN killing style becos they learnt it from West Point, USA. It's currently teaching though. LOL

Well I disagree. It's very Thai Thai style of killing. Thai are very good at this kind of killing.

Killing is normal for you. Do you know Dexter is banned in Thailand and many Asian country. But it's got season 6 in USA.

I wouldn't know ai paak maa.

LOL American worship a serial killer as their national hero. you are sick people?

The last time I checked we own you Thais. Also Thai wouldn't make it without Thai whores making money from us and our allies

Don't you know Dexter's sister love Pad Thai?

I don't even know who's Dexter is ai paak maa.

see, who's the problem here?

Then you are NOT American, you should be back and live in Laos.

They can only contribute if Vietnam wants to!

That is what we called constructive criticism. So it is not who is the problems. And beside, Laos is poor and it cannot do much to help out what its neighbors are demanding from time to time. Until Laos can develop herself, then we can talk again.

That's why when China's ships go to Thailand and vice versa, they have to meet Lao pirates Laos borderline. I think Thailand and China should buy those land from Laos. It will solve the whole problem.

I heard It will be a new country named Chinam controlled by Chinese and Viet soldiers

Only for both of their life.

It's already had but it's not official yet.

French gave Lao too much land, you know? Those land actually belong to Thailand's Chiangsaen (Lanna kingdom), not Laos. If you cannot handle it then you should sell it, same like Russia sold Alaska to US.

You Fake Lao idiots are hilarious lol

I think you should focus on how great your fantasy world Laos is rather than stories about Thailand. I can be here all day digging up all the $hit that goes on in Laos.

Laos is the most perfect place on earth where nothing bad ever happens roflmao retards.

Really? Lao are good people, they don't do that kind of stuffs like thai soldiers. Just for your basic information, since it's hard to find in your educational system. Based on Deputy Prime minister of thailand, it's confirmed. Open your eyes boy.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubamrung, who is in charge of security affairs and overseas national police, said that "solid evidence" suggested that the cargo ships where the 13 Chinese sailors were aboard were attacked by weapons fired from the Thai side. Thai police have pressed charges against a group of Thai army men in connection with the killing of 13 Chinese sailors on the Mekong River earlier this month.

Thai's can never admit their wrong doing. I'm sure they will blame other for this tragedy.

your such a retard. They've already arrested the men...

Why are you such a retard? is it genetic? is your father a retard too? he looks very dark skin... are you sure he is lao? 555

Those men were actually a Thai soldier trying to be Rambo! I know the Thai are just using the Chinese for their own gain. It has always been this way for decade.

Chinese people are our brothers thats why you attacked Chinese people!

Nope, I'm only criticizing specifically the Jek in Thailand. Can you please tell me where I have ever said anything about the Chinese people in general?

its the fricken golden triangle dumbass... they all drug lords over there. All the people are involved. I bet them chinese folks were trafficking drugs and got killed by a rival warlord.

Its quite common.