Fugitive Thai politician owned Cambodian casino where fire killed 10

Vatana, a former deputy interior minister, is wanted by Thai authorities in connection with irregularities involving the Klong Dan wastewater treatment project in Samut Prakan province. - The Nation

BANGKOK (The Nation/Asia News Network): The Cambodian casino and a hotel where at least 10 people died and another 30 were injured in a fire on Wednesday (Dec 28) night reportedly belongs to fugitive Thai politician Vatana Asavahame.

The blaze erupted at Grand Diamond City Hotel on Wednesday night, killing at least 10 people and injuring another 30.