Thailand’s Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant today (Thursday) for former director-general of the Department of Special Investigation, Tarit Pengdit, to ensure his presence at the court to hear the verdict of the Supreme Court, expected to be read on March 24th.

 

Tarit failed to show up at the Criminal Court today to hear the verdict in a case in which he and four other officials were charged with malfeasance in office by former Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva and former Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban.

 

His lawyer told the court that Tarit asked for a postponement of the appointment, because he had an operation on January 29th, to remove a kidney stone, and has to remain in hospital for recuperation and observation for about three months. This was the seventh postponement requested by Tarit.

 

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5 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

has to remain in hospital for recuperation and observation for about three months.

Three months for recuperation from a Kidney stone ops? May be I should have taken it and claimed LT insurance @75% of my salary and no taxes. 

It's about time that that guy goes to jail for the rest of his life.

Give him a reduction, maybe only 50 years, if he shares his secrets about the fugitive wanted criminal. 

He was always bound to be doggy he had the name general in his job title ????

49 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It's about time that that guy goes to jail for the rest of his life.

Give him a reduction, maybe only 50 years, if he shares his secrets about the fugitive wanted criminal. 

Have you considered getting help for your sad obsession? Mental health is very important and I hope will consider trying to get professional assistance!

 

Edited February 2, 20233 yr by Phoenix Rising

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This was the seventh postponement requested by Tarit.

Lucky number, that. 

12 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

It's about time that that guy goes to jail for the rest of his life.

Give him a reduction, maybe only 50 years, if he shares his secrets about the fugitive wanted criminal. 

 

Whoa.

 

He was found guilty of defaming Suthep and Abhisit and sentenced to a one (1) year prison sentence.

 

Ex-DSI chief Tarit given 1-year jail term by Supreme Court for defaming Suthep

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ex-dsi-chief-tarit-given-1-year-jail-term-by-supreme-court-for-defaming-suthep/

 

 

 

Although the article mentions two years.

 

Tarit and three co-defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court, but the Appeals Court sentenced them to two years each without suspension. The Supreme Court’s verdict is yet to be read due to Tarit’s postponements.

 

 

Defaming Suthep and his ventroloquist's dummy, probably deserves a reward, and not a prison sentence.

 

Suthep is out on bail now after having been found guilty of Sedition.

 

 

Edited February 3, 20233 yr by bamnutsak

...Have To Wonder How/Why Such A Character Was Ever Given Such A Position To Begin With...(?)

7 minutes ago, SOTIRIOS said:

...Have To Wonder How/Why Such A Character Was Ever Given Such A Position To Begin With...(?)

Somebody knew who his father was.

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

he had an operation on January 29th, to remove a kidney stone, and has to remain in hospital for recuperation and observation for about three months.

What is this guy a footballer? He sure can cry wolf ???? Three months to recover from a kidney stone pffft

14 minutes ago, mikebell said:

21 minutes ago, SOTIRIOS said:

...Have To Wonder How/Why Such A Character Was Ever Given Such A Position To Begin With...(?)

Somebody knew who his father was.

...and the price was right.

2 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Whoa.

 

He was found guilty of defaming Suthep and Abhisit and sentenced to a one (1) year prison sentence.

 

Ex-DSI chief Tarit given 1-year jail term by Supreme Court for defaming Suthep

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ex-dsi-chief-tarit-given-1-year-jail-term-by-supreme-court-for-defaming-suthep/

 

 

 

Although the article mentions two years.

 

Tarit and three co-defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court, but the Appeals Court sentenced them to two years each without suspension. The Supreme Court’s verdict is yet to be read due to Tarit’s postponements.

 

 

Defaming Suthep and his ventroloquist's dummy, probably deserves a reward, and not a prison sentence.

 

Suthep is out on bail now after having been found guilty of Sedition.

 

 

If you followed a couple of years ago how Tarit and Thaksin worked together then maybe you would also hope that he goes to jail for the rest of his life - together with the criminal fugitive. 

Quote from Johns Hopkins medicine:

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/treatment-tests-and-therapies/lithotripsy#:~:text=Lithotripsy treats kidney stones by,pass through the urinary system.

"Lithotripsy treats kidney stones by sending focused ultrasonic energy or shock waves directly to the stone first located with fluoroscopy (a type of X-ray “movie”) or ultrasound (high frequency sound waves). The shock waves break a large stone into smaller stones that will pass through the urinary system."

 

It seems there is a bit of exaggeration going on here. I'm sure this non-invasive treatment is available in Thailand.

This ex DSI man is taking the piddle.

4 hours ago, bamnutsak said:

 

Whoa.

 

He was found guilty of defaming Suthep and Abhisit and sentenced to a one (1) year prison sentence.

 

Ex-DSI chief Tarit given 1-year jail term by Supreme Court for defaming Suthep

 

https://www.thaipbsworld.com/ex-dsi-chief-tarit-given-1-year-jail-term-by-supreme-court-for-defaming-suthep/

 

 

 

Although the article mentions two years.

 

Tarit and three co-defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court, but the Appeals Court sentenced them to two years each without suspension. The Supreme Court’s verdict is yet to be read due to Tarit’s postponements.

 

 

Defaming Suthep and his ventroloquist's dummy, probably deserves a reward, and not a prison sentence.

 

Suthep is out on bail now after having been found guilty of Sedition.

 

 

 Prison sentences and guilty or innocent verdicts seem to be a bit like a drunk throwing darts at the dart board....

 

1. Acquitted by the Criminal Court.

2. 2 year sentence by the Appeals Court

3. ??? sentence by the Supreme Court???

 

It also isn't the first time this guy has faced legal problems: