Its the norm when there is overwhelming evidence and the forthcoming sentence is definitely incarceration. In addition, most 'ordinary' Thai's couldn't put up 600K.
No, it is not the norm, the opportunity for bail is the norm.
"In addition, most 'ordinary' Thai's couldn't put up 600K".
The "ordinary" Thais, who may not be a flight risk, probably would not have to put up B600k.