His Majesty The King Gives Advice To New Judges

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King tells new judges to be free from bias

His Majesty the King yesterday told newly appointed judges and military judges not to submit to bias that may be stirred in them by ''some people'' who act unlawfully. The King told the judges to keep their words during a ceremony when they took an oath of integrity at the Chitralada Palace yesterday evening.

''Some people still want to walk on the wrong path and maintain bias. They have tried to find ways to deceive [you] all the time,'' the King told the judges.

''But you must be strong and keep it [justice] with you for life.''

His Majesty expressed worry about judicial objectivity, as it could be rocked and challenged by wrongdoers aiming to avoid state laws. But without effective law enforcement, he said, the nation would collapse.

''So you must keep your oath staunchly,'' he said.

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Long Live The King

[Jai Dee]

HM the King asks military to act justly and without bias

His Majesty the King graced Defense Minister General Boonrawd Somtas with an audience at Chitlada Palace. General Boonrawd was also accompanied by several high ranking military officials including several Military Justices’.

His Majesty the King addressed the officers that working justly and without bias was of the utmost importance. His Majesty stated that as soldiers must carry weapons, their just actions can also be considered weapons and that the Military Justices’ decisions may be important than physicals weapons.

His Majesty also reminded the officers that their jobs and actions are considered a major part of the nation’s overall happiness and prosperity. He reiterated to them that as military officers and also judges, they have sworn oaths to act justly and they must uphold their oaths.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 18 December 2007

[Jai Dee]

King stresses the need for justice

In two separate audiences granted to newly appointed judges at the Office of the Judiciary and military courts, His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday emphasised they must always adhere to laws and uphold justice in the country.

"The country needs justice," His Majesty said to Supreme Court president Wirat Limwichai and judges from the Office of the Judiciary.

Wirat brought the judges for a swearing-in ceremony at the Chitralada Palace at around 4.42pm.

His Majesty said everyone must act in line with the laws, regulations and morality because doing so would benefit everyone.

"If a state becomes lawless, it is doomed," he said, "Therefore, it is very important that judges must be firmly committed to the pledges you give here".

His Majesty urged the judges to honour their pledges throughout their lives even in the face of prejudice and temptations that may constantly arise and try to lead them astray. "You have to be resolute," he said.

At 5pm His Majesty's second audience was granted to senior members of the Judge Advocate Corps of the three armed forces.

His Majesty told the officers, led by Defence Minister Boonrawd Somtas, to maintain the highest military judicial standards to perform their tasks fully professionally.

"Compared to arms held by professional soldiers, the justice and professionalism you all have possessed is also regarded as a weapon. If you can maintain your highest judicial standard, soldiers will not have to use their lethal weapons in the defence of the country," the King said.

"Your duty is of high importance, to keep the country in peace and order, without arms needed to be utilised.

"The armed forces can keep the country in peace and order, not only with the use of lethal weapons, but also with virtue, professionalism and goodness. May you all prosper and maintain the strength to perform your duties."

Source: The Nation - 18 December 2007