Court Verdict On Prayuth’s Coup Due Next Month

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Court Verdict On Prayuth’s Coup Due Next Month

By Teeranai Charuvastra, Staff Reporter

 

 

Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha falls to the ground during a football match at Government House on Dec 14, 2016, just after he was tackled by his secretary Wilas Aroonsri.

 

BANGKOK — Arnon Nampha is set to hear a court verdict on insurrection charge in June. But the pro-democracy activist, who’s racked up an impressive litany charges, won’t be there as the defendant.

 

Although he himself has been accused of inciting sedition, this time he’s the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the regime accusing junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha of illegally overthrowing the elected government four years ago. The court will deliver its judgment – believed to be the first of its kind in history against any coup-maker – on June 22.

 

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2018/05/25/court-verdict-on-prayuths-coup-due-next-month/

 

 

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[Eligius]

Oh, my Goodness  ... I'm really, really wondering what the verdict will be. I can't really imagine. Maybe Prayut will be found guilty? Yes, it's quite possible. He might go to jail for life.

 

(I just channelled that message from a 2-year old baby ....!).

[Eric Loh]

If found guilty, they will be executed. That's too harsh. Just strip their ranks and 25 years in the cell will be fair play. Realistically, the amnesty they have written for themselves will most likely save their skin. The best I can hope for is that they will be found guilty and the NCPO dissolve. They walk out unhurt. That will signal that someone is working behind the scene to curb all the small and big Ps ambition. 

[ThreeEyedRaven]

Looking at this logically, the first question is did he seize power illegally. Under section 113, which prohibits a coup, or changing the constitution, the answer is undoubtedly yes. The courts so far said No, on the grounds he gave himself an amnesty, though he was only in a position to do so, because of his illegal act in seizing power to start with, so that should be null and void. After all, when you break the law, you should be held accountable, not be able to forgive yourself to avoid punishment.

Next question, will the court respect the law and find Prayut and gang guilty? Personally, even though they should, I don't think they have remotely sufficient spine to do it. As we have seen many times before, the law here is only applicable to the weak, so kudos to Arnon for filing the suit, but the result is never going to be in question. Shame though. 

[tracker1]

We all know he overthru an elected Government no what will the verdict be ?

[mfd101]

Whichever way it goes, the judgment will be fascinating to read. I hope it will be carefully translated into decent English by some (all too rare) fully professional translator.

[Eligius]

27 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Whichever way it goes, the judgment will be fascinating to read. I hope it will be carefully translated into decent English by some (all too rare) fully professional translator.

I reckon I can give the gist of the verdict now:

 

'While the launching of a coup and the overthrowing of an elected government is in general terms and normal times a criminal act which is to be condemned, in the case of the defendant he was sincerely and genuinely acting in the defense of the realm at a time of mounting danger, preventing a civil war which might well have broken out if extreme (but justified) measures had not been taken.

The verdict of this court is thus: exceptional circumstances require exceptional action, and General Prayut took the brave risk upon himself of breaking a law in order to save the entire Thai nation from far greater harm. No stain attaches to his character, and he is to be commended for his selfless devotion to the Thai people.'

 

Edited May 25, 2018 by Eligius

[AGareth2]

1 minute ago, Eligius said:

I reckon I can give the gist of the verdict now:

 

'While the launching of a coup and the overthrowing of an elected government is in general terms and normal times a criminal act which is to be condemned, in the case of the defendant he was sincerely and genuinely acting in the defense of the realm at a time of mounting danger, preventing a civil war which might well have broken out if extreme (but justified) measures had not been taken.

The verdict of this court is thus: exceptional circumstances require exceptional action, and General Prayut took the brave risk upon himself of breaking a law in order to save the entire Thai nation from far greater harm. No stain attaches to his character, and he is to be commended for his selfless devotion to the Thai people.'

and I am sure he believes that

[mfd101]

Ha ha. Very good (unfortunately).

[shady86]

I thought the junta is above the law?

[Sir Dude]

Think we all know what the verdict will be. At best it will some fence-sitting statement with slippery language designed to be as ambiguous and opaque as possible.

[tomta]

1 hour ago, shady86 said:

I thought the junta is above the law?

They're above the law that was the law when they broke the law but not above the law they set that says they cannot break the law if they say they cannot break the law. It's all perfectly legal.

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[Dave67]

Oh my God, Oh my God, Oh my God, I can't wait for the verdict

[bluesofa]

Attitude adjustment? I'm sure that's an anagram of 'pre-verdict-vindication-confirmation'.

 

[sjaak327]

This is a Thai court. On the one hand they are able to sentence two Burmese migrants to death based on circumstantial evidence only, so it isn't a far cry to acquit a formal general, even if the evidence is overwhelming and unquestionable.  

[greenchair]

11 hours ago, Eligius said:

I reckon I can give the gist of the verdict now:

 

'While the launching of a coup and the overthrowing of an elected government is in general terms and normal times a criminal act which is to be condemned, in the case of the defendant he was sincerely and genuinely acting in the defense of the realm at a time of mounting danger, preventing a civil war which might well have broken out if extreme (but justified) measures had not been taken.

The verdict of this court is thus: exceptional circumstances require exceptional action, and General Prayut took the brave risk upon himself of breaking a law in order to save the entire Thai nation from far greater harm. No stain attaches to his character, and he is to be commended for his selfless devotion to the Thai people.'

 

That sums it up nicely. 

[assayer]

Maybe there is one more inactive post available somewhere.

[a977]

The anointed one = he who must be obeyed = I did it for the Thai people,  when will the B###sh## stop?   (February next year maybe!!!!!!!!)

[hansnl]

14 hours ago, tracker1 said:

We all know he overthru an elected Government no what will the verdict be ?

The government, any government actually, is not elected!!!!!

The members of Parliament can be elected in office, and a government is formed by the Parliament.

[klauskunkel]

500 baht fine

[Anak Nakal]

I think Prayut go to jail.

 

 

?

[baboon]

42 minutes ago, Anak Nakal said:

I think Prayut go to jail.

 

 

?

There is about as much chance of that as there is of winning the lottery without buying a ticket.

[baboon]

15 hours ago, Sir Dude said:

Think we all know what the verdict will be. At best it will some fence-sitting statement with slippery language designed to be as ambiguous and opaque as possible.

That is, if they don't simply keep postponing the verdict until the case is forgotten about, like they are trying to do with the Boss Hogg watch collection.

[TKDfella]

16 hours ago, Eligius said:

I reckon I can give the gist of the verdict now:

 

'While the launching of a coup and the overthrowing of an elected government is in general terms and normal times a criminal act which is to be condemned, in the case of the defendant he was sincerely and genuinely acting in the defense of the realm at a time of mounting danger, preventing a civil war which might well have broken out if extreme (but justified) measures had not been taken.

The verdict of this court is thus: exceptional circumstances require exceptional action, and General Prayut took the brave risk upon himself of breaking a law in order to save the entire Thai nation from far greater harm. No stain attaches to his character, and he is to be commended for his selfless devotion to the Thai people.'

 

I'm sure they'll consider his songwriting too. That should be worth some punishment, Ha!

[thaiguzzi]

16 hours ago, Eric Loh said:

If found guilty, they will be executed. That's too harsh. Just strip their ranks and 25 years in the cell will be fair play. Realistically, the amnesty they have written for themselves will most likely save their skin. The best I can hope for is that they will be found guilty and the NCPO dissolve. They walk out unhurt. That will signal that someone is working behind the scene to curb all the small and big Ps ambition. 

Jeez Eric, cut down on the meds....

[Eric Loh]

2 minutes ago, thaiguzzi said:

Jeez Eric, cut down on the meds....

No harm wishing the worse for them. Wishes of most Thais too. 

[Lupatria]

17 hours ago, Jonathan Fairfield said:

first of its kind in history against any coup-maker

It would also be the first time if he becomes a coup-maker on an inactive post.

[chainarong]

Anyone got a big brush I've got the white wash

[Antonymous]

13 hours ago, bluesofa said:

Attitude adjustment? I'm sure that's an anagram of 'pre-verdict-vindication-confirmation'.

 

An actual anagram of 'Attitude adjustment' is ' Jaded tit mutates nuts'.

 

Really. Check it out.