Thai man slaps famous lawyer allegedly over criticism of Islam

[snoop1130]

 

A Thai man slapped a famous lawyer during an interview at the Central Investigation Bureau’s Complaint Centre in Bangkok today, November 1, claiming he was offended by the lawyer’s criticism of Islam.

 

Pictures and videos of the incident, in which renowned lawyer Dhammarat Sarapanya was slapped, circulated on Thai social media this afternoon. Dhammarat was seen giving an interview at the complaint centre when the assailant suddenly approached and struck him.

 

Dhammarat visited the complaint centre today to file a complaint against a well-known influencer named Beer, better known on TikTok as Khon Tuen Thum. Beer is recognised as a Buddhist doctrine commentator who offers strong opinions and answers questions from netizens based on Buddhist principles.

 

Dhammarat accused Beer of insulting the Buddhist religion, allegedly violating Section 206 of the Criminal Code, which could lead to up to one year of imprisonment, a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both. Dhammarat had just completed the complaint process and was speaking to the media when the incident occurred.

 

The attacker was later identified as 28 year old Jaruwate Pongchawee, who is currently detained at Phahonyothin Police Station. He was questioned for over an hour regarding the motive behind the assault as many suspected it was involved with Beer.

 

Jaruwate denied Beer’s involvement and explained that he had previously seen Dhammarat share opinions and criticism about Islam on his Facebook account. As his wife is Muslim, he found Dhammarat’s post offensive.

 

Lawyer doubts motive

 

Jaruwate stated that he came to the complaint centre to discuss the matter with the lawyer but Dhammarat refused. So he acted in anger and slapped the lawyer, as seen on social media and in news reports.

 

Jaruwate also asserted that his two friends who accompanied him to the complaint centre were not involved in the physical assault. He claimed he acted alone and did not plan the attack.

 

Dhammarat expressed doubt over Jaruwate’s explanation to the media and police, suspecting that someone with a vendetta against him may have been behind the attack. He asked the police to check Jaruwate’s phone to see with whom he had been in contact before the incident.

 

Dhammarat said that the slap was a minor issue for him as he previously survived an attempted shooting. However, he insisted that he would pursue legal action against Jaruwate. He also issued a warning to anyone contemplating harm against him, stating he would consider purchasing more firearms for his protection.

 

In a related report, a Thai man recently accused Dhammarat of hiding his Ducati motorcycle to evade repossession by a finance company, which led the man to nearly lose his home to the lender. The lawyer has maintained his innocence and threatened to sue anyone who attempts to damage his reputation.

 

By Petch Petpailin

Photo via MGR Online

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-01

 

 

[Will B Good]

 

 

Not allowed to criticise anyone's fantasy........big no no.

 

I am an ardent believer in the tiny spinning teapot and I kill any man who says anything against my tiny spinning teapot.

[Callmeishmael]

I'll see your tiny spinning teapot and raise you a flying spaghetti monster!

[Will B Good]

9 minutes ago, Callmeishmael said:

I'll see your tiny spinning teapot and raise you a flying spaghetti monster!

 

Damn.

 

I'll raise with a Juju.

[ikke1959]

Moslims are all over the world a problem with their islam

[Rampant Rabbit]

Ill raise your FSM and inlude "spirituality"

[Bday Prang]

If he's so enamoured with Islam send him to prison in the south.  He can make a few new friends 

Edited 11 hours ago by Bday Prang

[Will B Good]

13 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Ill raise your FSM and inlude "spirituality"

 

Call...I have a prile....Jesus, Mohamed, Abraham.....and I was blind......but then I could see.

[sammieuk1]

When they are not trying to hack your head off or slaughter your kids Muslims are very sensitive to just about anything🤔 

[sherwood]

53 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

Moslims are all over the world a problem with their islam

Time for a major cull.

I would suggest a bounty on every one of them. How to prove they are Islamist will need a little more consideration but close enough should be good enough.

It's time ladies and gents.

[Will B Good]

1 minute ago, sherwood said:

Time for a major cull.

I would suggest a bounty on every one of them. How to prove they are Islamist will need a little more consideration but close enough should be good enough.

It's time ladies and gents.

 

 

WTF?

[wallywoop]

No video ?

 

[Gottfrid]

Calling Mr Mohammed, Calling Mr. Muhammed, Mr Muhammed Wake up now!

[Srikcir]

Every faith has its dollops of blind/fantacism beliefs. Unsurprisingly, religious cultism doesn't ultimately bode well for people's security and individual aspirations (freedom).

You cannot really side with one religion as the correct faith above all others. They are all flawed.

 

[spidermike007]

There are some nations where the criticism of Islam or the prophet is a capital offense. Where does such extremism, insecurity, and churlishness come from? If you are secure in your faith and beliefs, what other say should mean little. That astonishing level of fear says alot. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

previously seen Dhammarat share opinions and criticism about Islam on his Facebook account. As his wife is Muslim, he found Dhammarat’s post offensive.

Looks like his wife has trained him well, Islam, very aggressive religion, always hostility. 

These people need to grow up. 

 

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The attacker was later identified as 28 year old Jaruwate Pongchawee,

I get offended occasionally by what some people say but I'd never hit or attack someone.  

 

Edited 1 hour ago by SAFETY FIRST

[The Old Bull]

True religions confine themselves to affairs of the soul. When they interfere in worldly things like what you can eat, what you can drink or what you can wear then they should be considered a cult and eliminated.

[watchcat]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

claiming he was offended by the lawyer’s criticism of Islam.

 

I think the lawyer was right in his criticism. 

[loong]

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

There are some nations where the criticism of Islam or the prophet is a capital offense. Where does such extremism, insecurity, and churlishness come from? If you are secure in your faith and beliefs, what other say should mean little. That astonishing level of fear says alot. 

It seems that in countries like Pakistan, if you want rid of someone, just falsely accuse them of Blasphemy and the Muslim mob will murder them!

[Presnock]

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

Moslims are all over the world a problem with their islam

yes, Sunni vs <deleted>e fighting and killing each other since the 600's and insisting that ALL people recongize theirs as the one true religion while spitting on any other religion.  I have lived and work in MUSLIM fundamenalist city for a couple of years, had what I considered "friends" claimed to be devout Muslims tell me horror stories besides the ones openly reported in the local newspapers daily, so my feelings about them are well founded IMHO.  I have also spent some time in another MUSLIM countries that for the most part, in the big cities are not so fundamentalist nor unaccepting of other non-MUSLIMS, at least in the time that I was interacting with them.  I agree that the extremism is due to insecurity from within the people that are teaching the citizens from a very young age 4 years  old to HATE the western countries.  This was explained to me, however, I still fail to understand it. 

[soalbundy]

It seems that violence does protect a religion, ever since they stopped burning people at the stake Christianity has been in decline.....or maybe it has to do with better education and critical thinking......I don't think logic or critical thinking is advisable in a Muslim community.