Southern Violence : Teacher shot, burned by suspected militants

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Teacher shot, burned in Thai south by suspected militants
Sep 7, 2011

YALA, Thailand (AFP) - A teacher was shot dead and his body set on fire by suspected militants in Thailand's insurgency-ridden deep south, police said on Wednesday.

The 37-year-old Buddhist was shot three times in Raman district of Yala Province on Tuesday afternoon while riding his motorcycle to a special class on what was an Islamic religious holiday, they said.

He was the 146th teacher killed since shadowy insurgents launched an uprising in Thailand's southernmost region in early 2004, leaving more than 4,700 people, both Muslims and Buddhists dead.

Critics accuse the government of failing to address the grievances of Thailand's Malay Muslims, including alleged abuses by the military and a perceived lack of respect for their ethnic identity, language and religion.

straitstimes.com

[nostromo]

This is just sick.

[Sailing into trouble]

Unbelievable that they can still find teachers! Makes Ulster look like a holiday camp!