Popular Post snoop1130 Posted February 22 Popular Post Share Posted February 22 Eighteen individuals today received the death penalty with one sentenced to life imprisonment in a landmark ruling at the Thong Pha Phum Provincial Court in Kanchanaburi province. The court acquitted four others in a case stemming from a deadly brawl between inmate groups from Ban Mueang Kan and Ban Bo Phloi against those from Ban Tha Maka. The incident, which occurred on February 22, 2015, resulted in the deaths of two inmates and injuries to six others. The brawl was reportedly triggered by a dispute over tattooing within the prison, where inmates from Ban Mueang Kan and Ban Bo Phloi were admonished by the Ban Tha Maka group for tattooing in an area covered by surveillance cameras. This caused dissatisfaction that led to the violent confrontation. The defendants, numbering 26 in total, were indicted following the seizure of five sharp metal objects used in the altercation, reported KhaoSod. The court’s verdict was delivered at 9am, today, February 22, with the Thong Pha Phum District Attorney present. Out of the 26 accused, one died before the trial, and one escaped during the court proceedings, leaving 23 defendants to hear the judgment. The court took considerable time to read through the judgment, which exceeded 100 pages, due to the number of defendants and the complexity of the case. Superintendent Montri Tangto of the Thong Pha Phum Police Station ensured tight security by deploying over 20 uniformed and plainclothes officers to facilitate and maintain safety at the courthouse. The defendants arrived at the court in an orderly fashion, each bearing a name tag displaying their identities and order in the case. After the verdict was handed down, with 18 facing capital punishment and one sentenced to life without parole, the remaining defendants were escorted back to the Thong Pha Phum District Prison at 12.20pm. The police provided a high level of security throughout the transportation process to avoid any further incidents. By Nattapong Westwood Caption: Photo courtesy of KhaoSod Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-22 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G_Money Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 “Why can’t we all just get along “. Rodney King 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 "Well that fixed that then " now is it rice for dinner .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dolf Posted February 22 Popular Post Share Posted February 22 Is the one facing life in prison disappointed? He got the worst sentence. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prakhonchai nick Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 9 years to the day. Why does it take so long for trials and sentencing here in Thailand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 9 hours ago, G_Money said: “Why can’t we all just get along “. Rodney King Mentality ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Are death sentences actually carried out in this country? or are they just symbolic? (You've been such a naughty boy we're just we're just so so angry with you we just we just dunno wot todo ...) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post brewsterbudgen Posted February 23 Popular Post Share Posted February 23 37 minutes ago, mfd101 said: Are death sentences actually carried out in this country? or are they just symbolic? (You've been such a naughty boy we're just we're just so so angry with you we just we just dunno wot todo ...) Rarely. Most are commuted by HM. The last one was in 2018 (lethal injection). 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 And they will be pardoned next year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brewsterbudgen Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 minute ago, kingstonkid said: And they will be pardoned next year Hopefully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunjeff Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: The court took considerable time to read through the judgment, which exceeded 100 pages, due to the number of defendants and the complexity of the case. What is complex about a prison brawl? 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 4 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said: 9 years to the day. Why does it take so long for trials and sentencing here in Thailand? Give 'em a break, It takes them 9 years to read 100 pages init. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said: Why does it take so long for trials and sentencing here in Thailand? Because it gives you time to pay people off to get the sentence reduced. Fact, had a family member go thru this process, he had 3 opportunities to "make things right" but unfortunately for him, didn't have the cash to make things happen so went to prison for the full term. He didn't serve the full term as he got off for good behavior but could've been a lot less time to start with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Long time to come to court,but they were going nowhere and now none of them are leaving soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowellandrew Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Phew no brits! 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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