Thailand's parliament has launched an investigation into veteran politician and former army chief Prawit Wongsuwon after a video surfaced showing him slapping a journalist. The incident occurred when Duangthip Yiamphop, a ThaiPBS reporter, asked Wongsuwon, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP), a question about the new prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The 79-year-old politician responded by striking the reporter several times on the head, demanding, "What are you asking?" The incident, which took place on Friday, prompted the reporter to file a formal complaint. The viral video of the altercation has sparked public outrage, leading the Thai parliament to announce a formal probe into Wongsuwon's actions. Thailand Plane Crash: All 9 Aboard Feared Dead as Wreckage Found in Chachoengsao Following 11-Hour Search Operation.
Thailand Politician Prawit Wongsuwon Slaps Reporter
A politician is surrounded by journalists while walking down a corridor when one of them asks him a question.
■ Instead of answering it, he raises his hand and slaps her in the head several times before climbing into his vehicle and driving away.
■ Videos of this interaction in… pic.twitter.com/WjYw7CZtWa
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