Thailand opposition leader shot dead



One of Thailand's most senior opposition leaders has been shot dead. Suthin Tharatin was attacked in his car just moments after giving a speech.

It follows another day of large protests with demonstrators blocking access to polling stations to stop early voting in upcoming elections. Al Jazeera's Scott Heidler reports from Bangkok, Thailand.

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Related,
Protest leader shot dead, 10 hurt in melee with reds outside Bang Na polling station - The Nation
Protest Lead Shot Dead, 11 Injured Trying to Block Early Voting in Bangkok - Chiang Rai Times

Anger and violence rock voting in capital, South - The Nation
CMPO blames PDRC, EC for advance voting cancellation - Bangkok Post

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