SaralnamaA Thai court sentenced Ekkalak Paenoi to life in prison on for killing Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya in Bangkok. Ekkalak shot Lim in public, hours after Lim arrived with his wife. The death penalty was reduced to life due to Ekkalak's confession. The motive remains unclear, but political assassination is suspected. Lim was a former member of Cambodia's banned opposition party CNRP. Ekkalak must pay ₹45,65,000 to Lim's family. Lim's widow seeks answers about who ordered the crime. To stay safe in Thailand, Cambodian visitors should be aware of their surroundings and avoid political discussions in public. (Updated 3 Oct 2025, 16:01 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A Thai court sentenced Ekkalak Paenoi to life in prison on for killing Cambodian opposition politician Lim Kimya in Bangkok
- Ekkalak shot Lim in public, hours after Lim arrived with his wife
- The death penalty was reduced to life due to Ekkalak's confession