Video of the incident shows the former deputy premier hitting the reporter after she asks a question about the appointment of the country's new prime minister.
Senior Thai MP Prawit Wongsuwon has hit a female reporter in the head after she asked a question about the appointment of the country's new prime minister.A spokesperson for Prawit Wongsuwon said he has apologised, saying he was "teasing her as someone who he is close to".A veteran Thailand politician has hit a female journalist in the head after she asked him a question, prompting calls for a parliamentary investigation.
Prawit Wongsuwon, 79, a lawmaker and former deputy premier who was involved in the last two coups in Thailand, hit the female reporter on Friday while surrounded by journalists, video footage of which was widely circulated.Mr Prawit, who did not attend the vote, was asked his thoughts on Paetongtarn's victory, to which he replied "What are you asking? What are you asking?" before striking reporter Duangporn Yiampop, television footage showed.
Senator Tewarait Maneechai told Reuters he had requested an ethics probe be conducted into Mr Prawit."It is also disrespectful to a journalist who was doing her work." Palang Pracharat Party spokesman Piya Tavichai said Mr Prawit knew the reporter well and has apologised, adding he could clarify the facts in any parliamentary process."Because he was a soldier, the teasing could appear to be violent but those close to him know that he teases like this all the time."The incident sparked widespread condemnation from Thailand's media community.
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