Phuket Doctor to Appeal After Swiss Man Acquitted in Assault Case

[webfact]

 

Dr. Tharndao "Pai" Jandam, a well-known local physician, has signalled her intention to appeal following the Phuket Provincial Court's recent acquittal of a Swiss national accused of assaulting her.

 

The Phuket court dismissed the charges on 3rd September, citing insufficient evidence and granting the defendant the benefit of the doubt.

 

Despite the setback, Dr. Pai remains steadfast in her pursuit of justice. "I apologise to all the Thai people who may feel let down by this verdict.

 

I share the same feelings of sadness and disappointment," she stated. Dr. Pai emphasised her commitment to the truth, clarifying that she has not accepted any money or bribes and is prepared to take her case to higher courts.

 

The case has captured public attention due to the high-profile nature of both the accused and the victim.

 

The Swiss man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was initially charged with physically assaulting Dr. Pai during an altercation that took place earlier this year.

The incident, widely discussed on social media, prompted a significant public outcry, calling for a fair and transparent investigation.

 

During the trial, the defence argued that there was a lack of substantial evidence to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt. The court agreed, resulting in the controversial dismissal of the case.

 

However, Dr. Pai and her supporters believe that crucial aspects of the incident were overlooked and are determined to bring those to light in an appellate court.

 

Legal experts suggest that the appeals process could be lengthy, potentially taking several months before a new hearing is scheduled.

 

Meanwhile, Dr. Pai has garnered support from various advocacy groups and individuals who are pressing for a thorough review of the case.

 

As this legal saga continues to unfold, the public remains keenly interested in the developments, hoping for a resolution that upholds justice and accountability. 

 

File photo courtesy: Komchadluek

 

-- 2024-09-06

 

 

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[SAFETY FIRST]

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

Dr. Tharndao "Pai" Jandam, a well-known local physician, has signalled her intention to appeal

 

I apologise to all the Thai people who may feel let down by this verdict

Best news all year. 🙏

I feel let down by the verdict. 

 

Start a GoFundMe, I'll contribute to this must win account 👍

[sqwakvfr]

In LOS one can appeal a Not Guilty verdict adjudicated by a Judge? 

[ukrules]

4 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

In LOS one can appeal a Not Guilty verdict adjudicated by a Judge? 

 

Normally it would be the prosecution who does any appeal I believe.

 

It has nothing to do with the victim, they are not involved except being a witness.

[sqwakvfr]

4 minutes ago, ukrules said:

 

Normally it would be the prosecution who does any appeal I believe.

 

It has nothing to do with the victim, they are not involved except being a witness.

So the Judge was wrong? 

[Gottfrid]

38 minutes ago, webfact said:

The Swiss man, whose identity has not been disclosed

What?

[ukrules]

46 minutes ago, sqwakvfr said:

So the Judge was wrong? 

What?

 

The judge made his judgement and it stands. The prosecution could appeal.
 

The complainant can't do anything as they are not directly involved in a prosecution.

[BritScot]

And all those people who said she was paid, silence, crickets.....

[Bday Prang]

I have always maintained that the video was in no way evidence of assault,  looks like the courts felt the same way. 

one in the face for the sanctimonious farang  self flagellators who joined the pathetic lynch mob.  He should now counter sue for defamation and teach the "doctor" and her arrogant father an expensive and humbling lesson

[Bday Prang]

1 hour ago, sqwakvfr said:

So the Judge was wrong? 

No! but plenty on this forum screaming for his head on a plate were wrong, and this proves it

[zzzzz]

what Sh#t reporting:

".....The Swiss man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was initially charged with physically assaulting Dr. Pai during an altercation that took place earlier this year."
 

His name has been mentioned since day 1

Look he has$$$$  an high powered friends which is all that counts

she is fighting for what????

[ronster]

This will cost him more money I'm sure.

Wonder if she has people investigating into his business and where his cash comes from . 🤔

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

I share the same feelings of sadness and disappointment," she stated. Dr. Pai emphasised her commitment to the truth, clarifying that she has not accepted any money or bribes and is prepared to take her case to higher courts

She may not have, but others are more easily bought off...

I'm sure Swiss has been making some donations to certain entities.

[Dave0206]

3 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

No! but plenty on this forum screaming for his head on a plate were wrong, and this proves it

What exactly does it prove? That the Thai justice system is a lottery? In Scotland this would have been a " not proven " verdict not a not guilty verdict. 

Swiss Dave has made a name for himself in other incidents now he is in the spotlight he will need to curb his bullying habits

[proton]

What is his visa status now? surely they will not give this pest another one. Thais seem to think he has been blacklisted- they saw it on facebook!

[thesetat2013]

16 minutes ago, ronster said:

This will cost him more money I'm sure.

Wonder if she has people investigating into his business and where his cash comes from . 🤔

Perhaps not! If the case was dismissed from lack of evidence then any court she brings it to will view the same evidence and draw the same conclusion. I think the doctor is on a witch hunt because she was made to do something she did not want to by a foreigner. That and the possibility to make a lot of money from it. The support she got from other Thais must have pushed her to believe she would win no matter what. 

[Burma Bill]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

The Swiss man, whose identity has not been disclosed,

 For reference:

 

 Mr. Fehr, 45, a Swiss citizen (David) who was accused of assaulting a Thai female doctor with a kick...

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/2024/03/01/the-swiss-man-in-phuket-finally-apologises-to-thai-doctor/

[ignore it]

Seems that Karen just won't let it go

 

 

[mancub]

Perhaps , given the support of "Netizens", she was advised that she would win. Then she would maybe claim damages for the "trauma" she claimed to have suffered ! 

Letting it go now would not only cause loss of face and any potential financial gain. 

Ironically. you'd think that pursuing it would only cause more stress and related "trauma".

Hopefully, this episode will still end badly though for Mr Swissie, if his alleged other misdemeanors are now validated !

[PETERTHEEATER]

2 hours ago, ronster said:

This will cost him more money I'm sure.

Wonder if she has people investigating into his business and where his cash comes from . 🤔

Pachyderm proceeds?

[Watawattana]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The Swiss man, whose identity has not been disclosed

I thought he was called Dave?

[Maitdjai]

7 hours ago, Bday Prang said:

I have always maintained that the video was in no way evidence of assault,  looks like the courts felt the same way. 

one in the face for the sanctimonious farang  self flagellators who joined the pathetic lynch mob.  He should now counter sue for defamation and teach the "doctor" and her arrogant father an expensive and humbling lesson

Well said! 👏👏👏

[Bday Prang]

On 9/6/2024 at 12:15 PM, Dave0206 said:

What exactly does it prove? That the Thai justice system is a lottery? In Scotland this would have been a " not proven " verdict not a not guilty verdict. 

Swiss Dave has made a name for himself in other incidents now he is in the spotlight he will need to curb his bullying habits

Well in a country that that has a conviction rate in the courts of around  98%  and  has a healthy dislike of foreigners ,  and where doctors and other elites enjoy an almost god like status , It is, in my opinion, conclusive proof of his innocence due to lack of eveidence.   If they could have convicted him they would have done without hesitation,, the fact that they did not is very telling  (to all but those of limited intelligence)

[Bday Prang]

On 9/6/2024 at 10:04 AM, zzzzz said:

Look he has$$$$  an high powered friends which is all that counts

but he is also a foreigner !       Do you not think that the "Dr" or her father have access to money and high powered friends?

There was no evidence of any assault on that video,  He was rightly aquitted, end of story.    

[ChipButty]

Massive loss of face for the Doc and her family, Im not an expert but could he not sue her? 

[Liverpool Lou]

On 9/6/2024 at 6:10 AM, sqwakvfr said:

In LOS one can appeal a Not Guilty verdict adjudicated by a Judge? 

Yes, of course the prosecution can appeal, just the same as in most countries...if there is evidence that has not already been presented to the court.

[Liverpool Lou]

On 9/6/2024 at 6:22 AM, sqwakvfr said:

On 9/6/2024 at 6:17 AM, ukrules said:

 

Normally it would be the prosecution who does any appeal I believe.

 

It has nothing to do with the victim, they are not involved except being a witness.

So the Judge was wrong? 

No, an appeal does not mean that the judge was wrong, it means that the prosecution doesn't like the outcome.

[nglodnig]

On 9/6/2024 at 2:32 PM, Watawattana said:

I thought he was called Dave?

Urs Fehr (why is this a secret?) https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/boredom-in-switzerland-leads-to-an-elephant-refuge-in-thailand/47207918

 

[Liverpool Lou]

On 9/6/2024 at 2:32 PM, Watawattana said:

On 9/6/2024 at 5:56 AM, webfact said:

The Swiss man, whose identity has not been disclosed

I thought he was called Dave?

His name is Urs Fehr.

[Gobbler]

Are not Appeals for the accused and not the victim?