Funeral of the Red-shirt Poet "Minueng K. Kunthee"

Prominent red shirt activist Kamol Duangphasuk, or known by his poet name Mainueng K. Kunthee, was shot dead by unknown assailants in front of a restaurant on Ladphrao Rd, on Wednesday evening.
 
The photos show the first night of the funeral, held at Samien Nari Temple, Bangkok.
Prominent red shirt activist Kamol Duangphasuk, or known by his poet name Mainueng K. Kunthee, was shot dead by unknown assailants in front of a restaurant on Ladphrao Rd, on Wednesday evening.
 
The photos show the first night of the funeral, held at Samien Nari Temple, Bangkok. The funeral was attended by hundreds of red-shirt supporters and activists, including Nattawut Saikua, Jatuporn Prompan, Thida Thavornseth, Jaran Ditapichai and Suda Rangkupan.
 
A wreath from Somyos Phruksakasemsuk, a lese majeste prisoner, appeared at the funeral. Adisorn Piangkes, a prominent red-shirt activist, also composed a poem to honor Mainueng. 
 
The politce is investigating the case. 

Related story: Obituary: Mainueng K. Kunthee, a prominent red-shirt poet

 

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