webfact Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 The Supreme Court of Thailand has upheld the death penalty for Banyin Tangpakorn, a former Pheu Thai MP and cabinet member, marking a decisive end to a high-profile and grisly murder case. Banyin was found guilty of orchestrating the premeditated murder of Chuwong Sae Tang, a wealthy construction magnate, in a staged car accident in Bangkok's Prawet district in 2015. The court determined that Banyin, who was driving the car with Chuwong seated beside him, deliberately crashed the vehicle into a roadside tree to cover up the homicide. The ruling not only reaffirmed the Appeals Court’s earlier sentencing but also closed a dark chapter involving the former police lieutenant colonel. Shifted from his role as a law enforcer to that of a lawbreaker, Banyin used his insider knowledge to carry out and disguise his crime, a factor that played heavily against him in court. Chuwong's murder was particularly shocking due to Banyin's calculated efforts to stage the scene as an accidental crash. The initial investigation faced numerous challenges, given Banyin's sophisticated attempt at a cover-up. However, evidence eventually revealed the premeditated nature of the crime, leading to his conviction. Banyin's criminal activities weren't confined to this single incident. Before his 2020 arrest, he had been implicated in another deceptive car accident in 1991, where he survived but a woman lost her life. This case, however, didn't lead to a conviction. Furthermore, Banyin was also accused of involvement in the 2020 murder of a judge's brother, adding to his notoriety. In the wake of his sentencing, the former MP attempted suicide in prison, underscoring the severity of his situation. The Supreme Court’s decision underscores the gravity of his actions and serves as a stark reminder of the ramifications of abusing power. Picture courtesy:Thai Rath -- 2024-06-28 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 no problem, a hospital room waits until you feel better 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted June 27 Popular Post Share Posted June 27 Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 2 hours ago, webfact said: Banyin's criminal activities weren't confined to this single incident. Before his 2020 arrest, he had been implicated in another deceptive car accident in 1991, where he survived but a woman lost her life. This case, however, didn't lead to a conviction. Furthermore, Banyin was also accused of involvement in the 2020 murder of a judge's brother, adding to his notoriety Wow... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, prakhonchai nick said: Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!! ALL appeals should be heard - just quicker is all. You seem to be the sort of person lopping off someone's head before the ink is dry on the appeal due to new evidence form ! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karma80 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 2 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said: Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!! No. All appeals must be heard, especially if a country is so backwards as to have capital punishment still. Miscarriages of justice happen. Or perhaps you think that we should take a leaf out of the Chinese court system book and have mobile death vans stationed outside every kangaroo court. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunjeff Posted June 28 Popular Post Share Posted June 28 Police officer, MP, and cabinet minister - and involved in three murders. The mind boggles. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgrinz Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, RichardColeman said: ALL appeals should be heard - just quicker is all. You seem to be the sort of person lopping off someone's head before the ink is dry on the appeal due to new evidence form ! Appeals should be heard only in cases where there is doubt or circumstantial evidence, anyone caught in the act of murder and convicted, should be executed within the month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post seajae Posted June 28 Popular Post Share Posted June 28 pheu thai politician, nothing else needs to be said, anything thaksin owns is corrupt, now they need to do mthe same with the boss 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwinchester Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 1 hour ago, khunjeff said: Police officer, MP, and cabinet minister - and involved in three murders. The mind boggles. Not totally rotten as he seems to have steered clear of heroin trafficking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 so he was 5 years on the run ? or not worried at least to be cought... when some people can borrow watches worth millions from dead friends, criminals on the run getting the red carpet and VIP threatment, where a high up can have his own gambling ring and get away with it, when a drug officer can plastic bag criminals and get millions of worth of cars and houses.... is anyone surprised? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 Anybody that knows why handcuffs are pixelated in Thai news-photos..? (Might have been asked before, but then I've missed it.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digger70 Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 9 hours ago, prakhonchai nick said: Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!! Yes ,if they have enough evidence ,for sure . This is an open and shut case this is the 3rd dead/murder he's involved with/or Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted yesterday at 03:56 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:56 AM (edited) On 6/28/2024 at 5:46 AM, prakhonchai nick said: Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!! You are right and this situation looks clear cut. No tears from me in the unlikely event the switches were ever flicked on a wealthy dirtbag like this. But in places like the US it has mainly been poor blacks that got executed. So it has just been an extension of the practice of lynching. Edited yesterday at 03:56 AM by Dogmatix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted yesterday at 04:31 AM Share Posted yesterday at 04:31 AM On 6/28/2024 at 9:16 AM, seajae said: pheu thai politician, nothing else needs to be said, anything thaksin owns is corrupt, now they need to do mthe same with the boss On 6/28/2024 at 10:02 AM, edwinchester said: Not totally rotten as he seems to have steered clear of heroin trafficking. Apples don't fall far from the tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago On 6/28/2024 at 5:46 AM, prakhonchai nick said: Appeals should not be necessary. All murderers deserve to die, regardless of who they are or who they know. 9 years after the event what a complete farce!!!!!!!!! Without appeal rights many would of had there life ended unjustly. No appeal right therefore would be a farce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsari Posted 13 hours ago Share Posted 13 hours ago On 7/3/2024 at 10:56 AM, Dogmatix said: You are right and this situation looks clear cut. No tears from me in the unlikely event the switches were ever flicked on a wealthy dirtbag like this. But in places like the US it has mainly been poor blacks that got executed. So it has just been an extension of the practice of lynching. Often in the US on death row for many years to be found not guilty after appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted 12 hours ago Share Posted 12 hours ago 1 hour ago, itsari said: Often in the US on death row for many years to be found not guilty after appealing. Many have also been found not guilty from modern DNA evidence after being executed. What is egregious about this case is that the murderer assumed that he could kill with impunity owing to his status, connections and money, most acquired through corruption and other criminal activities. For a long time it looked like he would get away with it. Many other similar types have gotten away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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