Thai chicken vendor faces 12 years in jail for impersonating lawyer

[snoop1130]

 

A Thai grilled chicken vendor faces 12 years in jail after he was arrested in October of 2022 for impersonating a lawyer. Incredibly, he even won several cases in court.

 

The fake lawyer, Pornthep Kachainphak, advertised his legal services on social media for a number of years. He posted pictures of himself in a lawyer’s outfit on social media, claimed to have a law firm, and boasted that he had won several cases.

 

His fake identity came to light after he defrauded a client of 40,000 baht in the northern province of Kamphaeng Phet in October 2022. Although the client had paid him a legal fee, her case made no progress. Frustrated by the lack of development, she pressured Pornthep to advance the case, prompting him to send her the verdict document.

 

Upon inspection, the victim discovered that the document was fraudulent. She reported the matter to the police, resulting in Pornthep’s arrest within a month. Pornthep’s actual identity was that of a grilled chicken shop owner, and he had not completed his education in the legal field or at the bar.

 

His arrest sent shockwaves throughout the legal community in Thailand, as Pornthep was able to appear in court and even secure victories for his clients. According to PPTV HD, Pornthep acquired legal knowledge while working at a law firm.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Caption: Photo via Thai News Agency

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-09

 

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[worgeordie]

How many years jail ,would a lawyer get for impersonating a fried chicken vendor , 

 

regards worgeordie

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, worgeordie said:

How many years jail ,would a lawyer get for impersonating a fried chicken vendor , 

 

regards worgeordie

 

   None, because its not an offence to be a fried chicken vendor or impersonate a chicken vendor

[Morch]

 

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She reported the matter to the police, resulting in Pornthep’s arrest within a month.

 

Another timely response by the RTP.

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, worgeordie said:

How many years jail ,would a lawyer get for impersonating a fried chicken vendor , 

 

regards worgeordie

A severe roasting at the very least

[brianthainess]

10 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   None, because its not an offence to be a fried chicken vendor or impersonate a chicken vendor

Ah but what if he sold pork and not chicken. 

[brianthainess]

24 years reduced to 12 years is a bit steep, less for murder or rape.

[Srikcir]

Shall the nation move on to people who pretend to be unbiased and non-political senators and judges? Say lifetime ban?

[cowellandrew]

Oh no I better hand in my degree from ko San road 

😂

[digger70]

Now that's funny right .

How many people say that they are builders Electricians,Plumbers, Welders,Gardeners Masseuses. and have no papers/Diplomas to prove that they are Qualified Tradesman/women.

[Nick Carter icp]

1 minute ago, digger70 said:

Now that's funny right .

How many people say that they are builders Electricians,Plumbers, Welders,Gardeners Masseuses. and have no papers/Diplomas to prove that they are Qualified Tradesman/women.

 

   Some jobs its illegal to pretend to be qualified, other jobs it isn't .

[brianthainess]

Dam where will I get my grilled chicken now?