Thailand Politician Prawit Wongsuwon Slaps Woman Reporter for Asking Question, Probe Launched After Video Goes Viral

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

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