DSI Seeks Court Order To Detain Thai Red Shirt Leader Jatuporn

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DSI seeks court order to detain Red Shirt leader

BANGKOK, Dec 7 - Thailand's Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Tuesday petitioned the country's court in opposing the temporary release of key Red Shirt leader and Puea Thai MP Jatuporn Prompan, saying his moves have tampered with the investigation underway since May and with court procedures.

DSI Director-General Tharit Pengdit appeared at the Criminal Court Tuesday morning to lodge his agency's petition to the court regarding Mr Jatuporn's parliamentary immunity which has ended now that the lower house of Parliament session closed Nov 29.

Mr Jatuporn was among leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) who led the anti-government protests in downtown Bangkok during March until mid-May and was charged with terrorism.

The protest ended May 19 after the Red Shirt leaders announced the end of their protest and surrendered to police after bloody clashes with the government forces. Most key protest leaders

remain in detention and bail was rejected for them for fear of their possible flight.

Mr Jatuporn was granted bail as he has parliamentary immunity, but only while Parliament is in session. Another UDD leader, Veera Musikapong, was also released with conditions.

Mr Tharit said that since Mr Jatuporn was granted a temporary release he has intentionally violated the bail rules, obstructed and caused damage to the official investigation, as well as court procedure.

The DSI chief stated that Mr Jatuporn told the media accusing DSI officials and prosecutors of treating him unfairly. The Red Shirt leader also incited the public to rally to pressure the investigators and mobilise crowds in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces where a state of emergency remains in place in order to pressure the government.

Mr Tharit explained that he petitioned the court by himself as the terrorism case is considered important and the public needs clarification.

Mr Tharit reemphasised that Mr Jatuporn should follow the bail conditions as others do, referring to UDD chair Veera who was banned from travelling outside the capital, prohibited from media interviews on politics and from participating in any demonstrations.

The DSI chief said, however, that it depends on the court consideration and the order will be issued this afternoon.

Meanwhile, Mr Jatuporn reportedly filed a complaint to the Supreme Court Tuesday morning, asking for fair treatment following the DSI move to withdraw his bail. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2010-12-07

[siampolee]

Jatuporn will no doubt be singing that old English folk tune. ''Over the Hills and Far Away,'' very soon. He hasn't got the necessary appendages needed by a man, to be a man and face up to reality.

Edited December 7, 2010 by siampolee

[hammered]

Jatuporn will no doubt be singing that old English folk tune. ''Over the Hills and Far Away,'' very soon. He hasn't got the necessary appendages needed by a man, to be a man and face up to reality.

according to some of the stories that used to circulate round the old ram area I would guess he had the appendages although use of them may be somewhat questionable.

[Buchholz]

Jatuporn will no doubt be singing that old English folk tune. ''Over the Hills and Far Away,'' very soon. He hasn't got the necessary appendages needed by a man, to be a man and face up to reality.

according to some of the stories that used to circulate round the old ram area I would guess he had the appendages although use of them may be somewhat questionable.

NNT - May 18, 2006

TRT deputy spokesman denies involvement in a rape case

Thai Rak Thai Party Deputy Spokesman Jatuporn Prompan denies he used to be sued in the Criminal Court for alleged rape.

http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news.php?id=254905170037

[Buchholz]

Meanwhile, Mr Jatuporn reportedly filed a complaint to the Supreme Court Tuesday morning

Jatuporn filed two petitions with the Supreme Court today. One to have a judge removed involved in his still ongoing trial of defamation and one to maintain his bail because he's being persecuted.

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Criminal Court dismisses request by DSI against temporary release of Red Shirt leader-Puea Thai MP Jatuporn; says no reason to change bail order /MCOT

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Court rejects DSI's request to revoke Jatuporn's bail

The Criminal Court Tuesday rejected the request of the Department of Special Investigation for the court to revoke bail for Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Promphan.

DSI Director-General Tharit Pengdit asked the court to revoke bail for Jatuporn on ground that the Parliament is now in recess.

But the court made a decision at 3:45 pm to reject the request, saying there was not justification to revoke Jatuporn's bail.

-- The Nation 2010-12-07

[whybother]

Say NO to double standards. Put all the red leaders in jail.

[SweeneyAgonistes]

^ Is that a koan?

[asiawatcher]

"... since Mr Jatuporn was granted a temporary release he has intentionally violated the bail rules, obstructed and caused damage to the official investigation, as well as court procedure."

So why not just arrest him on these charges? Who's he paying?

[phiphidon]

"... since Mr Jatuporn was granted a temporary release he has intentionally violated the bail rules, obstructed and caused damage to the official investigation, as well as court procedure."

So why not just arrest him on these charges? Who's he paying?

Well excuse me if I'm wrong but doesn't Khun Tharit have to provide evidence of these allegations as he said he would (vis a vis threatening a state witness, for example). Presumably he did not or could not, otherwise the bail would have been overturned on that basis?

[jdinasia]

"... since Mr Jatuporn was granted a temporary release he has intentionally violated the bail rules, obstructed and caused damage to the official investigation, as well as court procedure."

So why not just arrest him on these charges? Who's he paying?

Well excuse me if I'm wrong but doesn't Khun Tharit have to provide evidence of these allegations as he said he would (vis a vis threatening a state witness, for example). Presumably he did not or could not, otherwise the bail would have been overturned on that basis?

He said She said on the threats ....

IMHO they are going after the wrong bail. They should be getting him on his actions after Black Songkran and revoke THAT bail.

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