snoop1130 Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Sondhi walks free after three years of 20-year jail term By THE NATION File photo Sondhi Limthongkul, the former leader of the yellow-shirt nationalist movement, has been released from prison after qualifying for a royal pardon. Rights and Liberties Protection Department director-general Naras Savestanan said on Wednesday the 72-year-old co-founder of the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) had served three years and one month of the 20-year sentence he was given for falsifying loan documents through Krungthai Bank. Naras said there was dispute among members of a judiciary committee as to whether Sondhi was qualified for early release, but the majority sanctioned the pardon. He benefited from an earlier exception granted to an inmate whose complaint citing similar qualifications was accepted by a Justice Ministry parole panel. Sondhi was released from Bangkok’s Klong Prem Prison at 3pm on Wednesday, about three hours after the authorisation arrived from the Criminal Court. He was seen being picked up at the gate by a son and another former PAD leader, Parnthep Wongpuapan. A ministry source said there was no political motivation or influence in releasing Sondhi and noted that Sondhi did not personally request the release, but rather benefited from the parole panel’s decision in another case. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30375835 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2019-09-04 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BestB Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 Sure of course , all totally natural ???? 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rkidlad Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) 15 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: A ministry source said there was no political motivation or influence in releasing Sondhi and noted that Sondhi did not personally request the release Of course this isn’t political. I even hear Sondhi had to be persuaded to leave prison. Edited September 4, 2019 by rkidlad 4 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reigntax Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 Of course he qualified. He was wearing the correct shirt colour. Comes in 2 colours; yellow and khaki 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mark131v Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 What can you say other than to note that the elites look after their pets well!! The sheer brass neck to even suggest there is no ulterior motives in this case is breathtaking but not exactly unexpected.... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkfish Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 Oh no!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 Because the release was based on qualifying for a royal pardon, it can't even be contested or criticised. 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post the guest Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 Thai justice is very selective, depending on your contacts and wealth. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Denim Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 Behold !! one of the vile creatures responsible for the current sad state of affairs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Artisi Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 40 minutes ago, Denim said: Behold !! one of the vile creatures responsible for the current sad state of affairs. If the 2 self-imposed fugitive were still in-charge, would the current state of affairs be any better? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide Posted September 4, 2019 Share Posted September 4, 2019 (edited) Explanation: Sondhi had <deleted> off someone from a very influential circle, otherwise he would not have been jailed and would have been let free as the other PAD leaders. This very influential circle has been completely reorganised recently according to different criteria. Edited September 4, 2019 by candide 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reigntax Posted September 4, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 4, 2019 5 hours ago, Artisi said: If the 2 self-imposed fugitive were still in-charge, would the current state of affairs be any better? Yes. May have even had 2 elections without changing the constitution. That would be a first. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikosan Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 10 hours ago, Artisi said: If the 2 self-imposed fugitive were still in-charge, would the current state of affairs be any better? Probably. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Artisi said: If the 2 self-imposed fugitive were still in-charge, would the current state of affairs be any better? Yes definitely. No contest. If corruption cannot be eradicated , which clearly it can't , then a civilian government is surely better than a military one. Much less xenophobic immigration policies just for starters. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 11 hours ago, Artisi said: If the 2 self-imposed fugitive were still in-charge, would the current state of affairs be any better? One thing for sure is that they will continue to block the submarine purchase and most probably other dodgy military procurement. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, Denim said: Yes definitely. No contest. If corruption cannot be eradicated , which clearly it can't , then a civilian government is surely better than a military one. Much less xenophobic immigration policies just for starters. That would be open for debate... For me, either is a disaster in the making. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Artisi said: That would be open for debate... For me, either is a disaster in the making. One of those disasters can be voted out of office by the people. The other cannot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Denim said: One of those disasters can be voted out of office by the people. The other cannot. No argument with that - however, an endless what if argument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaowong1 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 58 minutes ago, Denim said: Yes definitely. No contest. If corruption cannot be eradicated , which clearly it can't , then a civilian government is surely better than a military one. Much less xenophobic immigration policies just for starters. You realize you talk about the two self imposed fugitives and corruption in one sentence. Those two went hand in hand with corruption. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted September 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, khaowong1 said: You realize you talk about the two self imposed fugitives and corruption in one sentence. Those two went hand in hand with corruption. I think you completely missed the point. The point or rather points that you completely missed were that there were a judiciary process by which they were charged (albeit another talking point) and they will be further judged by the electorate. This bunch wrote themselves an amnesty, not investigated for their corruption (they don't even have to declare their assets), seized power for 5 years and re-wrote the rules to continue their domination. Hope that clears up your misconception. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Good for you, Sondhi, never should have been jailed in the first place, your only crime was trying to get rid of the evil T ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, phantomfiddler said: Good for you, Sondhi, never should have been jailed in the first place, your only crime was trying to get rid of the evil T ???? Totally agree, get rid of evil T and assist the saviour big P???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: I think you completely missed the point. The point or rather points that you completely missed were that there were a judiciary process by which they were charged (albeit another talking point) and they will be further judged by the electorate. This bunch wrote themselves an amnesty, not investigated for their corruption (they don't even have to declare their assets), seized power for 5 years and re-wrote the rules to continue their domination. Hope that clears up your misconception. Seem to remember an other group trying to push through an amnesty for themselves and particularly their self-imposed fugitive from justice ex leader, but that's different when you support the other's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted September 5, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Artisi said: Seem to remember an other group trying to push through an amnesty for themselves and particularly their self-imposed fugitive from justice ex leader, but that's different when you support the other's They did but have to go through the lower and upper house process and judged the people sentiment. Well within the rights of them to propose the amnesty bill and they followed the legal process and withdrew after the people came out in numbers. The junta just grant themselves the amnesty that was forced upon the people. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: They did but have to go through the lower and upper house process and judged the people sentiment. Well within the rights of them to propose the amnesty bill and they followed the legal process and withdrew after the people came out in numbers. The junta just grant themselves the amnesty that was forced upon the people. Partially correct, they just tried it on after hours when everyone else had left to go home - the rest is history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Just now, Artisi said: Partially correct, they just tried it on after hours when everyone else had left to go home - the rest is history Can't even give you a partial pass here. If you followed the news you will find out that the Dems were invited for the late session vote and they declined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newatthis Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, phantomfiddler said: Good for you, Sondhi, never should have been jailed in the first place, your only crime was trying to get rid of the evil T ???? Wasn't it for financial fraud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, phantomfiddler said: Good for you, Sondhi, never should have been jailed in the first place, your only crime was trying to get rid of the evil T ???? I think you'll find that a wee bit of delving will come up with something else. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, khaowong1 said: You realize you talk about the two self imposed fugitives and corruption in one sentence. Those two went hand in hand with corruption. Whereas the current incumbents are as pure as the driven snow and are preferable for some unfathomable reason you have yet to mention. Corruption is just but one of the ills this country suffers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 27 minutes ago, newatthis said: Wasn't it for financial fraud? Falsifying documents to get a loan from Krung Thai Bank. Lucky to be out in 3 years. Seem a pattern with pardons to both colours. Expect Boonsong to be pardon soon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now