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33 year old policeman charged with killing 2 mototaxi riders in Bangkok gets bail from Criminal Court

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Police Sergeant Major Namthap Phakawatthana won ฿500,000 bail after a Bangkok shooting killed two motorcycle taxi riders. He apologised, admitted starting the clash and said he was surrounded. ( Source: Thai Rath )

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### Border Patrol policeman wins bail after Bangkok taxi stand bloodshed killed two riders and left a third injured. The officer apologised, admitted he started the clash and claimed he was surrounded as CCTV evidence becomes central to the murder probe.

A Border Patrol Police officer accused of gunning down two motorcycle taxi riders in a shocking Bangkok street confrontation has walked free on ฿500,000 bail, despite fierce objections from the victims’ wives as one survivor continues treatment.

A Border Patrol Police officer accused of opening fire during a violent motorcycle taxi stand confrontation in Bangkok has been granted bail, even as the death toll from the early morning shooting climbed to two and a wounded survivor continued receiving treatment.

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