Pictures courtesy of Komchadluek 

 

Former MP and Red Shirt leader Nisit Sindhuprap surrendered to police on 6 November to face charges over the 2009 Pattaya Royal Cliff Hotel incident. The case, under Pattaya Provincial Court warrant 618/2562 issued on 1 November 2019, accuses him of “causing unrest, property damage and trespassing.” Nisit has denied all allegations.

 

The charges stem from events in 2009 when Nisit, then a prominent Red Shirt leader, led large crowds in front of the Royal Cliff Hotel,Pattaya, Chonburi, aiming to disrupt an ASEAN meeting and exert political pressure. The incident caused significant damage and turmoil.

 

Following the unrest, legal proceedings began, but Nisit failed to appear for the court verdict. In 2019, the Pattaya Provincial Court sentenced him to four years in prison in absentia. A warrant was subsequently issued and police agencies were tasked with his capture.

 

After years as a fugitive, Nisit contacted authorities and voluntarily surrendered on 6 November. During initial questioning, he denied all charges and declined to provide further details. Authorities have since transferred him to the Pattaya Provincial Court for legal proceedings.

 

Nisit is the father of Jiraporn Sindhuprap, former Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office in the Srettha-Paethongtarn government and a member of the Pheu Thai Party. Experts note that high-profile cases like this can reinforce public attention on past political unrest and legal accountability in Thailand.

 

Authorities will continue legal proceedings following his surrender, with court hearings expected to address both the initial charges and his previous absence during the 2019 sentencing. Observers are watching closely for developments in a case that remains politically sensitive.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Nisit Sindhuprap surrendered to face charges over a 2009 Pattaya hotel clash.

• He was previously sentenced in absentia to four years in prison by Pattaya Provincial Court.

• Nisit has denied all allegations and is now in the court’s custody for legal proceedings.

 

  Adapted  by  Asean  Now from Komchadluek 2025-11-09

 

 

 

I was there during the riot!

 

He might have been the guy who was on the back of a flat deck truck with a Marshal stack, whipping up the crowd.  Nobody got hurt, but it was a near thing. Marching on the cops/soldiers could have had a terrible outcome.