Chin Peng: Former Thai military commander pays last respects

By LEE YEN MUN

BANGKOK: A former Thai military commander on Friday paid his last respects to Chin Peng at Wat That Thong temple where the wake is being held.

General Pisarn Wattanawongkiri, reported to be the contact man between the former Communist Party of Malaya secretary-general and the authorities, sprinkled scented water on Chin Peng's coffin and offered prayers.

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