Thailand’s most renowned gadfly was attacked this morning while on his way to file yet another legal complaint – this time against a famed comedian who made fun of the government.
Srisuwan Janya was about to file a complaint to the Technology Crime Suppression Division about stand-up comedian Udom “Note” Taepanichassaulted when a man identified as Weerawit Rungruengsiripol rained a flurry of punches on him just outside. Udom, a top comedian for decades, had sharply criticized the Thai government in his latest comedy show.
As Srisuwan was talking to reporters, Weerawit – purportedly an activist aligned with the opposition Redshirt movement – rushed him and let his fists fly.
The attack was filmed by Nattapong “Opol” Malee, a citizen journalist with Ratsadon News.
Srisuwan said he would file an assault complaint against Weerawit with…
