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Cambodia sends suspect in ex-politician killing to Thailand

A suspected hitman named Ekkalak Paenoi was handed over to Thai authorities after being arrested in Cambodia for the murder of Lim Kimya in Bangkok.
Ekkalak, 41, faces charges including premeditated murder for the shooting death of Lim Kimya, who was killed by a gunman firing three shots.
Lim Kimya, a Cambodian and French citizen, was a member of the Cambodia National Rescue Party, which was dissolved over an alleged treason plot.
Thai police and authorities have not determined the motive for Lim Kimya's killing, despite Ekkalak confessing to the crime.

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CBS News

Former marine accused of assassinating ex-lawmaker in Bangkok says he acted out of "gratitude," police say

Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.

1 month ago

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The Diplomat

Killer of Ex-Cambodian MP Won’t Reveal Who Ordered Assassination, Thai Police Say

Ekkalak Pheanoi, a former Thai marine, was extradited from Cambodia and questioned by Bangkok police on Saturday.

1 month ago·Tokyo, Japan

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Firstpost News

Thai man confesses to killing Cambodian opposition lawmaker, claims he was repaying debt

Ekkalak Paenoi confessed to the crime Saturday in a livestream video after being charged with premeditated murder and unauthorised gun ownership

1 month ago·Mumbai, India

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South China Morning Post

Suspected hitman extradited to Thailand over shooting of Cambodian lawmaker

Thai national Ekkalak Paenoi faces charges including premeditated murder in the death of Lim Kimya in Bangkok.

1 month ago·Hong Kong

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The Straits Times

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Suspected killer of former Cambodia lawmaker sent to Thailand

BANGKOK - A suspected hitman accused of killing a Cambodian former opposition lawmaker in a brazen attack in Bangkok was handed over to Thai authorities on Saturday from Cambodia, where he had been arrested after crossing the border.

1 month ago·Singapore

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New Strait Times

Thai suspect confesses to killing ex-Cambodian opposition lawmaker

BANGKOK: A Thai man, suspected of killing a former Cambodian opposition lawmaker in Bangkok, has confessed to the crime, police said Saturday. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

1 month ago·Malaysia

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