Swiss man in Phuket acquitted of assaulting doctor

[Crabby XPatty]

I'd put money on it that this is just another instance of standard corruption...nothing else. Justice is for sale here...and if you have enough cash, you can literally get away with murder.  I recall that there was also Swiss David's significant other that joined in berating the doctor, including reference to her having  high-powered friends in the RTP. I have zero faith in any aspect of the Thai legal system, it's all about the baht.  I hope the doctor doubles down instead of rolls over.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, richard_smith237 said:

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"...folding stuff would have most certainly been involved".

Why, rationally?  There was no evidence of a kick, just her word against his, hence the benefit of the doubt given to him.

Wasn’t there a video ? (His video) ? 

Yes, but it did not show him making any kind of physical contact with her.

 

 

[JeffersLos]

18 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

He was also facing allegations for illegally obtained properties if i recall.

 

All a misunderstanding. 

 

One is now legally obtained by the judge, and the rest are fine. 

[MalcolmB]

These Thais, the police and courts always take rage sides of the Thais when there is a Farang involved.

Racists.

 

Oh wait?

[Jenkins9039]

Let us wait and see, see what the medical records show...

[lordgrinz]

Money can buy you anything, especially in Thailand.

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

I suspect it may take the assistance of someone with local influence for a foreigner to own and run an elephant park in Phuket. Perhaps that someone could have had a quiet word with the right person.

[Hamus Yaigh]

2 hours ago, Upnotover said:

There is, it's even in this thread.  Seems to show absolutely nothing.

It seems to show he's a first class a-hole and anyone who is that probably is guilty but got away with it.

[richard_smith237]

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Yes, but it did not show him making any kind of physical contact with her.

 

thanks - for some reason I thought there was a self incriminating video that show him making the assault - though I may have had my wires crossed with another (different) assault by a Swiss-man at the time... 

[chickenslegs]

12 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

thanks - for some reason I thought there was a self incriminating video that show him making the assault - though I may have had my wires crossed with another (different) assault by a Swiss-man at the time... 

Possibly this one ...

 

[Patong2021]

4 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Just what Thailand needs, another innocent, acquitted, "aggressive, crazy foreigner".

 

The court did not find him innocent. The verdict was not guilty of the offence.

There is a significant difference between the two. 

[CG1 Blue]

2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

 

Who are you to decide who should or should not live in Thailand?

Just my opinion. If you're someone who has irrational temper tantrums like that Swiss guy you're likely to end up hurt, or worse. Life is cheap in Thailand (compared to the west). 

[cjinchiangrai]

I thought he got deported?

[stoner]

so can the swiss guy now go and sue the people who all defamed and slandered him online for this incident ? or possibly his wife. 

[ukrules]

6 hours ago, Ben Zioner said:

Great news, he can sue for damages now.

 

Defamation - he's been defamed and demonised by the entire press, TV stations and plenty of this forum members.

 

Now he's confirmed not guilty he has a definite case.

Expect it to all be deleted very quickly or his lawyers will be very busy in the coming months.

 

Anutin also announced that he will cancel his visa so maybe he can sue him as well 🤣

 

 

[webfact]

Court Dismisses Case Against Swiss Man Accused of Assaulting Doctor

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

A Thai court has dismissed charges against Urs Fehr, a 45-year-old Swiss national, who was accused of kicking Dr. Thandao Chandam, a local physician, at Cape Yamu beach, Phuket. The incident allegedly took place in February, but the court has now exonerated Fehr due to insufficient evidence.

 

Dr. Thandao, associated with Dibuk Hospital, claimed that Fehr had kicked her while she was sitting on stairs, admiring the moon on the night of 24th February. Following her complaint, Fehr's visa was revoked on March 5th.

 

The acting governor, Sattha Thongkham, took swift action by instructing the Phuket Immigration Police to cancel his visa. This directive was carried out the following day by Pol. Maj. Gen. Songprot Sirisukha, commander of Immigration Police Bureau 6.

 

Despite these actions, the court offered the defendant the benefit of the doubt, leading to the dismissal of the charges. Dr. Thandao declined to provide any public comments following the court's decision.

Fehr has been pushing back against his visa cancellation. He appointed a representative to appeal to the Immigration Police Review Committee, seeking to have the revocation overturned. However, the outcome of this appeal remains uncertain.

 

This case has garnered significant local and international attention, highlighting the complexities and challenges in cross-cultural legal incidents.

 

The swift and decisive actions taken by local authorities underscore the seriousness with which such allegations are treated, yet the court's ruling reminds us of the importance of maintaining a fair judicial process.

 

As proceedings unfold, the implications for both Fehr and Dr. Thandao are yet to be fully realised, but this decision marks a significant turn in a case that has been closely watched by many.

 

-- 2024-09-04

 

 

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[Scouse123]

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

You could well be right, you could also well be wrong, either way, he was not convicted.  I doubt that there was money involved as the doctor's father has said that she was upset by the ruling, something that she's not likely to say if she had been compensated.

 

 

No,

 

but the court could certainly have been ' compensated '

[Scouse123]

7 hours ago, stevenl said:

If money was involved in this stage it would have gone to the courts. For the doctor to drop charges because of a payment that would have been done months ago.

 

Yes,

 

absolutely, as I have stated elsewhere.

 

And not only the courts, there will be prosecutors and others on the gravy train.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Scouse123]

55 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Defamation - he's been defamed and demonised by the entire press, TV stations and plenty of this forum members.

 

Now he's confirmed not guilty he has a definite case.

Expect it to all be deleted very quickly or his lawyers will be very busy in the coming months.

 

Anutin also announced that he will cancel his visa so maybe he can sue him as well 🤣

 

 

 

 

If he has any brains at all, he will keep his head down and mouth shut.

 

He is a long way from being out of the woods in this matter.

[georgegeorgia]

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"...folding stuff would have most certainly been involved".

Why, rationally?  There was no evidence of a kick, just her word against his, hence the benefit of the doubt given to him.

You have been in jail Lou ,you should know the system 

[watchcat]

5 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

Money can buy you anything, especially in Thailand.

 

Also in most countries on this planet

[ukrules]

41 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

If he has any brains at all, he will keep his head down and mouth shut

 

I think we all know just how intelligent this guy based on his actions

[Zack61]

10 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

I don’t know how he can be acquitted when there was video evidence of an assault.

 

The evidence was reshaped by an injection of funds into the hands of the decision makers. 

[fredwiggy]

10 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

I don’t know how he can be acquitted when there was video evidence of an assault. 
 

That said - the acquittal does bring into question the validity of comments in other threads that us foreigners are treated unequally….  This guy has received a very soft response from Thailands judiciary process. 
 

I think many of us here who see someone attack someone horribly in this manner deserves a lot worse whatever their nationality. 

Cash goes a long way in making things disappear

[hotchilli]

Mr Swiss is a lucky man, he'll have to tread lightly from now on..... I wonder when his visa/POS is up for renewal

[Ironman1958]

Money talks...........

[khaowong1]

10 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"...folding stuff would have most certainly been involved".

Why, rationally?  There was no evidence of a kick, just her word against his, hence the benefit of the doubt given to him.

I agree, didn't look like he kicked her from the video... she just got up and walked away... I saw no kicking.  

[pacovl46]

That's gotta be a joke.  Either him or his wife filmed the ordeal, which was used as evidence, if I remember correctly! This reeks of tea money! 

[klauskunkel]

10 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Just what Thailand needs, another innocent, acquitted, "aggressive, crazy foreigner".

 "insufficient evidence" does not equate to innocence

[Scouse123]

17 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Mr Swiss is a lucky man, he'll have to tread lightly from now on..... I wonder when his visa/POS is up for renewal

 

To be fair, it only takes a senior immigration officer to decide he is not good for the country or its image, and they can have him out.

 

They don't need to really justify themselves to us.

 

Winning the case is one thing, but he still has an uphill battle, especially in regard to the elephant foundation, government officers against him, etc

 

I don't even doubt for a second in my mind, money has exchanged hands to get this result, and plenty of it.