Jun 03

The Machine Gun and the Guitar

Daily Photos from Thailand

Saturday 3rd June, 2006 at 21:33:33| Words: 88 words | Category: News Photos

Thai songwriter and singer Souriya Sunshine performs with his rusty guitar made from an AK-47 assault rifle at his office in Thailand's restive southern Narathiwat province. Acting as an intermediary between militants and police, Souriya says he has helped over 200 insurgents, many of whom were hiding in Malaysia, surrender to Thai authorities. (AFP/Madaree Tohlala)

Thai songwriter and singer Souriya Sunshine takes a break from performing with his rusty guitar made from an AK-47 assault rifle at his office in Thailand's restive southern Narathiwat province. (AFP/Madaree Tohlala)


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