Court Reduces Jail Terms for Suthep and PDRC Associates

[webfact]

 

The Appeals Court in Thailand  made headlines by drastically reducing the prison sentences previously handed to 18 core members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).

 

Originally sentenced to between five and nine years by the Criminal Court, their terms have now been commuted to 12 months. Four of the 18 defendants had their sentences suspended for two years, while the rest are not.

 

These convictions, upheld by the Appeals Court, relate to a series of anti-government protests that took place from November 2013 to May 2014, aimed at toppling then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.

 

The charges ranged from incitement to strike, criminal association, encroachment on government buildings, to disruption of traffic. Notably, they were acquitted of more severe charges of sedition and terrorism, as the protests were deemed non-violent.

 

The 18 individuals in question include prominent figures such as Suthep Thaugsuban, former secretary-general of the PDRC, Chumphol Julasai, Puttipong Punnakanta, Nataphol Teepsuwan, Issara Somchai, Thavorn Senniam, and the late Suvit Thongprasert, also known as Phra Buddha Issara. In addition, the list features Samdin Lertbut, Somsak Kosaisuk, Komsan Thongsiri, Samran Rodpetch, Amorn Amornratananont, Kittichai Saisa-ard, Anchalee Paireerak, Sathit Wongnongtaey, Taya Teepsuwan, Savit Kaewwan, and Sathit Segal.

 

While 19 other defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court—a decision confirmed by the Appeals Court—a total of 39 core PDRC members were originally indicted. Of the total, 37 appeared in court today, with two others having passed away.

 

All the defendants have applied for bail and are now awaiting the court's decision on their applications. The ruling highlights the complexities and ongoing reverberations from the politically turbulent period in Thailand's recent history.

 

Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

-- 2024-06-28

 

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[kingstonkid]

This is the elite and military cleaning up all the remaining pieces.  The elite know their people will not get into the positions next round.

 

PYP and MFP will control things for the coming future

 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The charges ranged from incitement to strike, criminal association, encroachment on government buildings, to disruption of traffic. Notably, they were acquitted of more severe charges of sedition and terrorism, as the protests were deemed non-violent.

Reduced the sentences but not over turn them... 

Obviously not form the same cut of cloth as Thaksin.

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

they were acquitted of more severe charges of sedition and terrorism, as the protests were deemed non-violent.

MFP proposing in the House changes to lese majeste law is also nonviolent. But the EC and the Constitutional Court thus far call that in effect sedition. Is Suthep's acquittal then precedence for MFP?

[crazykopite]

If the fugitive can get away with spending no time in prison these people should be treated in the same way or does the wealth of an in individual take precedence !

[ChrisY1]

I'm not sure at all that Suthep has even spent one day in gaol.....and looking at his waist line, he's living well!

However, he's an evil person...there are many tales from the Phuket region of his thuggery and extorsion habits in the past, and no doubt continues!

[Tropicalevo]

And the young students are still in gaol without bail even though some have not been found guilty yet. 

[dogfish180]

Can't they just pretend to be sick and stay in a 5 star hospital? 🤔🤕

[jesimps]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

Reduced the sentences but not over turn them... 

Obviously not form the same cut of cloth as Thaksin.

Being that he was responsible for the overthrow of a democratically elected government and paving the way for the military to take power for donkey's years, I reckon his sentence should have been drastically increased.

[lordgrinz]

He and his ilk should have been executed.

[craighj]

TIT

 

While I love this country legally and politically it is a mess and until the old guard are gone nothing’s going to change it!

 

[lordgrinz]

4 minutes ago, craighj said:

TIT

 

While I love this country legally and politically it is a mess and until the old guard are gone nothing’s going to change it!

 

 

It's not just the old guard, its Thai culture itself that needs to change, otherwise the cycle will continue.

[Snig27]

It doesn’t matter how long I’m here i never fail to be amazed by how evil, broken and corrupt the elite and their mafia courts are.

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

the list features Samdin Lertbut, Somsak Kosaisuk, Komsan Thongsiri, Samran Rodpetch, Amorn Amornratananont, Kittichai Saisa-ard, Anchalee Paireerak, Sathit Wongnongtaey, Taya Teepsuwan, Savit Kaewwan, and Sathit Segal.

the list features Samdin Lertbut, ..., and Sathit Steven Segal.

 

 

(sorry about that... )

[john donson]

nice on time, only 10 years later, so they never went to jail or now get a slap on the hand...

[NoshowJones]

2 hours ago, jesimps said:

Being that he was responsible for the overthrow of a democratically elected government and paving the way for the military to take power for donkey's years, I reckon his sentence should have been drastically increased.

What about the former unelected PM who caused an illegal coup in 2014? Why has he not been charged the same as that other criminal Suthep?

[Andycoops]

More white washing over their criminal activity which led to the last coup d'etat and the loss of democracy.

 

If they were of the other persuasion I am certain they would be serving 20 year sentences.

[thecyclist]

6 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

And the young students are still in gaol without bail even though some have not been found guilty yet. 

And one died in jail, while the  real crooks and kleptocrats are out and about amassing more fortunes.A total disgrace. 

[BusyB]

8 hours ago, crazykopite said:

If the fugitive can get away with spending no time in prison these people should be treated in the same way or does the wealth of an in individual take precedence !

 

Usually.

[kwilco]

12 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The Appeals Court in Thailand  made headlines by drastically reducing the prison sentences previously handed to 18 core members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).

 

Originally sentenced to between five and nine years by the Criminal Court, their terms have now been commuted to 12 months. Four of the 18 defendants had their sentences suspended for two years, while the rest are not.

 

These convictions, upheld by the Appeals Court, relate to a series of anti-government protests that took place from November 2013 to May 2014, aimed at toppling then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.

 

The charges ranged from incitement to strike, criminal association, encroachment on government buildings, to disruption of traffic. Notably, they were acquitted of more severe charges of sedition and terrorism, as the protests were deemed non-violent.

 

 

The 18 individuals in question include prominent figures such as Suthep Thaugsuban, former secretary-general of the PDRC, Chumphol Julasai, Puttipong Punnakanta, Nataphol Teepsuwan, Issara Somchai, Thavorn Senniam, and the late Suvit Thongprasert, also known as Phra Buddha Issara. In addition, the list features Samdin Lertbut, Somsak Kosaisuk, Komsan Thongsiri, Samran Rodpetch, Amorn Amornratananont, Kittichai Saisa-ard, Anchalee Paireerak, Sathit Wongnongtaey, Taya Teepsuwan, Savit Kaewwan, and Sathit Segal.

 

While 19 other defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court—a decision confirmed by the Appeals Court—a total of 39 core PDRC members were originally indicted. Of the total, 37 appeared in court today, with two others having passed away.

 

All the defendants have applied for bail and are now awaiting the court's decision on their applications. The ruling highlights the complexities and ongoing reverberations from the politically turbulent period in Thailand's recent history.

 

Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

-- 2024-06-28

 

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so never saw any ail time at all - I don't find that surprising.

[Reddavy]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

 

The Appeals Court in Thailand  made headlines by drastically reducing the prison sentences previously handed to 18 core members of the People's Democratic Reform Committee (PDRC).

 

Originally sentenced to between five and nine years by the Criminal Court, their terms have now been commuted to 12 months. Four of the 18 defendants had their sentences suspended for two years, while the rest are not.

 

These convictions, upheld by the Appeals Court, relate to a series of anti-government protests that took place from November 2013 to May 2014, aimed at toppling then-Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration.

 

The charges ranged from incitement to strike, criminal association, encroachment on government buildings, to disruption of traffic. Notably, they were acquitted of more severe charges of sedition and terrorism, as the protests were deemed non-violent.

 

The 18 individuals in question include prominent figures such as Suthep Thaugsuban, former secretary-general of the PDRC, Chumphol Julasai, Puttipong Punnakanta, Nataphol Teepsuwan, Issara Somchai, Thavorn Senniam, and the late Suvit Thongprasert, also known as Phra Buddha Issara. In addition, the list features Samdin Lertbut, Somsak Kosaisuk, Komsan Thongsiri, Samran Rodpetch, Amorn Amornratananont, Kittichai Saisa-ard, Anchalee Paireerak, Sathit Wongnongtaey, Taya Teepsuwan, Savit Kaewwan, and Sathit Segal.

 

While 19 other defendants were acquitted by the Criminal Court—a decision confirmed by the Appeals Court—a total of 39 core PDRC members were originally indicted. Of the total, 37 appeared in court today, with two others having passed away.

 

All the defendants have applied for bail and are now awaiting the court's decision on their applications. The ruling highlights the complexities and ongoing reverberations from the politically turbulent period in Thailand's recent history.

 

Picture courtesy: Naewna

 

-- 2024-06-28

 

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Anyone shocked 🤷🏼

[candide]

13 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

This is the elite and military cleaning up all the remaining pieces.  The elite know their people will not get into the positions next round.

 

PYP and MFP will control things for the coming future

 

It doesn't matter which party governs. The judiciary and semi-judiciary are not controlled by the government. You should know it...

[candide]

12 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

I'm not sure at all that Suthep has even spent one day in gaol.....and looking at his waist line, he's living well!

However, he's an evil person...there are many tales from the Phuket region of his thuggery and extorsion habits in the past, and no doubt continues!

Exactly! A reduced sentence which was never applied to him! 😀

(And will never be).

[candide]

12 hours ago, crazykopite said:

If the fugitive can get away with spending no time in prison these people should be treated in the same way or does the wealth of an in individual take precedence !

Funny.

[Stargeezr]

TIT, This Is Thailand, need I say more. 5555

[kingstonkid]

14 hours ago, candide said:

It doesn't matter which party governs. The judiciary and semi-judiciary are not controlled by the government. You should know it...

Who do you think puts them in power.

[khunpin]

Hopefully all of them will return to the political stage and reform this country's sick establishment from the very low base! 

But I know Thailand long enough to know that it can't happen. 🤷🏼‍♂️ 🙁😕

[billd766]

On 6/28/2024 at 7:12 AM, crazykopite said:

If the fugitive can get away with spending no time in prison these people should be treated in the same way or does the wealth of an in individual take precedence !

They should ALL have had their sentences doubled for committing treason, except for Suthep and the fake abbot.

 

They should be executed for treason against the elected government.

[billd766]

3 hours ago, kingstonkid said:

Who do you think puts them in power.

It certainly isn't the Thai people who pay the taxes that actually pay the judiciary.

[George FmplesdaCosteedback]

On 6/28/2024 at 8:48 AM, jesimps said:

Being that he was responsible for the overthrow of a democratically elected government and paving the way for the military to take power for donkey's years, I reckon his sentence should have been drastically increased.

And considering the government that caused the problems were indeed corrupt maybe this is the way out of an embarrassing situation. I just hope that we don't see Yingluck on her way home any time soon.