Jatuporn, Nisit Released On Bail

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Jatuporn, Nisit released on bail

By The Nation

The Criminal Court on Tuesday approved bail applications and granted the temporary release for Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Promphan and red-shirt leader Nisit Sinthuprai.

The bail took place one day after the Election Commission endorsed Jatuporn's MP status following the July 3 vote.

The bond was set at Bt600,000 each. And the bail was granted along with the ban for travelling abroad withough a prior approval.

Before the bail hearing, Jatuporn donated Bt17,000 to free the cattle destined for slaughterhouse.

Defence lawyer Winyat Chatmontri said the defence opted to seek bail in lieu of citing parliamentary immunity because the temporary release would have no time limit while the immunity would last only 120 days as per the House session.

Jatuporn and Nisit was under remand since May on ground for violating their bail condidions in connection with the Apirl 2 rally. Nisit walked into his remand cell for a second time since the last year's riots. Jatuporn was in custody for the first time since he previously cited MP status from the last general election for his release.

For Nisit's second release, the defence argued that his wife was just elected MP, hence there was no reason to suspect risk for fleeing.

-- The Nation 2011-08-02

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Two Detained Red Shirt Leaders Released on Bail

The court has agreed to release red shirt leaders Jatuporn Phrompan and Nisit Sintuprai on 600,000 baht bail each. Both have been ordered from causing any public disruption.

The bail was granted partially on grounds that Jatuporn will need to report for duty as Member of Parliament after the EC endorsed him yesterday evening. Thailand's MP's enjoy immunity against imprisonment while Parliament is in session.

-- Tan Network 2011-08-02

[alexakap]

Someone surprised? No? Why??

[whybother]

I can understand why they released Jatuporn, but why Nisit?

[sillybilly]

I know it has been mentioned somewhere but I`ve no idea how to do a search.

What date are these 2 and the other red leaders due to start having their day in court from the riots last year?

[OzMick]

"Before the bail hearing, Jatuporn donated Bt17,000 to free the cattle destined for slaughterhouse." <deleted>?????

[MegaRanter]

"Before the bail hearing, Jatuporn donated Bt17,000 to free the cattle destined for slaughterhouse." <deleted>?????

He bailed them out of the butcher's knife today, they will eventually be under the sword by noon tomorow.

That's the only explanation i have for that "<deleted>".

[toybits]

I thought it THE cattle. Turns out it only the cattle and not just a cattle.

"Before the bail hearing, Jatuporn donated Bt17,000 to free the cattle destined for slaughterhouse." <deleted>?????

[Thaddeus]

"Before the bail hearing, Jatuporn donated Bt17,000 to free the cattle destined for slaughterhouse." <deleted>?????

It think it may be a euphemism.

[REM]

So this guy was in jail, and in the running to be a minister??? I'm confused....

This guy just got out of his day in court due to diplomatic immunity, gained after he was in jail???? I'm confused again......

So burn down a town, make friends with a wanted fugitive and his family, and show the whole country/world how corruption pays off? I'm super confused now!!!!

This should be in the international news, I would love to hear an international reaction!!!! I wonder how the next government will get power, and when........

[alexakap]

So this guy was in jail, and in the running to be a minister??? I'm confused....

This guy just got out of his day in court due to diplomatic immunity, gained after he was in jail???? I'm confused again......

So burn down a town, make friends with a wanted fugitive and his family, and show the whole country/world how corruption pays off? I'm super confused now!!!!

This should be in the international news, I would love to hear an international reaction!!!! I wonder how the next government will get power, and when........

Anyone in\on\at Isaan cares about "an international reaction"? TiT.

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Jatuporn asks, has Suthep dug a hole?

By The Nation

Pheu Thai MP Jatuporn Promphan made gloating remarks as he emerged from his remand cell, reminding Democrat Suthep Thaugsuban to dig a hole as pledged.

In the lead-up to the July 3 vote, Suthep said he might have to burrow and live underground if Jatuporn, whom he brands terrorist, could win a House seat and grab power.

"I want to remind Suthep about his pledge to burrow and live in a hole," Jatuporn said to the cheering red shirts following his release.

After greeting the red shirts, Jatuporn paid a temple visit to be anointed with blessed water, a ceremony to purify himself from bad luck.

-- The Nation 2011-08-02

[rreddin]

So this guy was in jail, and in the running to be a minister??? I'm confused....

This guy just got out of his day in court due to diplomatic immunity, gained after he was in jail???? I'm confused again......

So burn down a town, make friends with a wanted fugitive and his family, and show the whole country/world how corruption pays off? I'm super confused now!!!!

This should be in the international news, I would love to hear an international reaction!!!! I wonder how the next government will get power, and when........

Anyone in\on\at Isaan cares about "an international reaction"? TiT.

Anyone in\on\at Isaan Thailand cares about "an international reaction"? TiT.

[Colin Yai]

Someone surprised? No? Why??

Here the blind have 20/20 vision,the lame can run 100 metre's in 9.8 ,and the stone deaf can hear a cricket fart 1 KM away!! TIT Edited August 2, 2011 by Colin Yai

[rreddin]

I can understand why they released Jatuporn, but why Nisit?

From the OP: "For Nisit... the defence argued that his wife was just elected MP, hence there was no reason to suspect risk for fleeing".

The purpose of remanding someone in custody is to stop them absconding. Clearly, the court believed there is no such risk in this case and that the accused would turn up for his trial, hence bail was granted (with or without conditions).

[Thaddeus]

"I want to remind Suthep about his pledge to burrow and live in a hole," Jatuporn said to the cheering red shirts following his release.

After greeting the red shirts, Jatuporn paid a temple visit to be anointed with blessed water, a ceremony to purify himself from bad luck.

-- The Nation 2011-08-02

He hasn't been out for a day and the veiled threats have started already.

He may be able to try and rid himself of bad luck (of which there isn't any such thing btw)

But the bad deeds are recorded.

[whybother]

I can understand why they released Jatuporn, but why Nisit?

From the OP: "For Nisit... the defence argued that his wife was just elected MP, hence there was no reason to suspect risk for fleeing".

The purpose of remanding someone in custody is to stop them absconding. Clearly, the court believed there is no such risk in this case and that the accused would turn up for his trial, hence bail was granted (with or without conditions).

I suppose we can expect Arisman back any day now, since his wife is now an MP, so there would be no risk that he would flee. ... ...

[lungmi]

"I want to remind Suthep about his pledge to burrow and live in a hole," Jatuporn said to the cheering red shirts following his release.

After greeting the red shirts, Jatuporn paid a temple visit to be anointed with blessed water, a ceremony to purify himself from bad luck.

-- The Nation 2011-08-02

He hasn't been out for a day and the veiled threats have started already.

He may be able to try and rid himself of bad luck (of which there isn't any such thing btw)

But the bad deeds are recorded.

All the holy water spit by monks who forget their Buddhist duty of respecting the vinaya (no interference in the dichotomy of politics)

will not help him.

[hammered]

"I want to remind Suthep about his pledge to burrow and live in a hole," Jatuporn said to the cheering red shirts following his release.

After greeting the red shirts, Jatuporn paid a temple visit to be anointed with blessed water, a ceremony to purify himself from bad luck.

-- The Nation 2011-08-02

He hasn't been out for a day and the veiled threats have started already.

He may be able to try and rid himself of bad luck (of which there isn't any such thing btw)

But the bad deeds are recorded.

Suthep did criticise the decision to release Jatuporn in a public statement though I dont know what came first. However, these two will be at it throughout the parliamentary session.

[Crushdepth]

"I want to remind Suthep about his pledge to burrow and live in a hole," Jatuporn said to the cheering red shirts following his release.

After greeting the red shirts, Jatuporn paid a temple visit to be anointed with blessed water, a ceremony to purify himself from bad luck.

-- The Nation 2011-08-02

He hasn't been out for a day and the veiled threats have started already.

He may be able to try and rid himself of bad luck (of which there isn't any such thing btw)

But the bad deeds are recorded.

Suthep did criticise the decision to release Jatuporn in a public statement though I dont know what came first. However, these two will be at it throughout the parliamentary session.

I don't think too many people will mind Suthep living in a hole. Just as many people are probably hoping Jatuporn will move in with him.

[jdinasia]

I can understand why they released Jatuporn, but why Nisit?

Because it was "bail" and not parliamentary immunity, they chose to treat them evenly?

Remember the EC still has a year to act, and there is the Constitutional Court as well.

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Red Shirt leaders Jatuporn, Nisit released on bail

BANGKOK, Aug 2 - Key Red Shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan, detained on terrorism charges, has been released on bail after the the elections agency officially endorsed his status as a member of parliament.

Fellow red leader Nisit Sinthuprai, detained on the same charges, was granted a temporary release after his wife Em-orn Sinthuprai was endorsed as an MP for the Pheu Thai Party.

The two prominent leaders of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) were detained at Bangkok Remand Prison on terrorism charges in connection with the violence during last year's ten week-long Red Shirt demonstrations against the Abhisit Vejjajiva government.

Mr Jatuporn and Mr Nisit were released immediately after the court order amid a cheerful welcome from their fellow leaders and gathered Red Shirt supporters greeting them in front of the prison.

Winyat Chartmontri, Mr Jatuporn's lawyer, earlier said he has sought bail for his client many times but they were all rejected by court, which said that Mr Jatuporn’s MP-elect status has not yet been endorsed by the Election Commission (EC).

Mr Winyat said the EC finally endorsed his client's MP status Monday evening and he has shown the endorsement document for the court's consideration.

Karom Ponthaklang, another UDD lawyer, said he prepared one million baht as bail bond to seek temporary release of Mr Nisit and that the court should give him the chance as the detainee will not escape prosecution as his wife has just become an MP.

With the complaints, the court said there were sufficient grounds to change the previous order and decided to grant the temporary release for the two protest leaders but each of them had to post Bt600,000 as collateral.

The pair were also banned from any action which could incite disturbances, and Mr Nisit is forbidden to leave the kingdom without court permission. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2011-08-02

[animatic]

Clearly they must create a Ministry Of Propaganda postion for him,

so he can feel at home.

[Asa]

The case has been in process for very long time, and has yet to be presented to the court. He is not convicted, why not grant him and other accused a bail.

[whybother]

The case has been in process for very long time, and has yet to be presented to the court. He is not convicted, why not grant him and other accused a bail.

The were on bail, but they refused to obey their bail conditions so were put back in jail.

[Crushdepth]

The case has been in process for very long time, and has yet to be presented to the court. He is not convicted, why not grant him and other accused a bail.

They DID give him bail. He breached his bail conditions, that's why he was locked up. Now he has been granted bail while being held for breaching bail conditions.

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Activist Ponders Legal Action against Election Commission

A political activist says he will go ahead and file a lawsuit against the Election Commission for endorsing Jatuporn Prompan as a Pheu Thai MP.

Doctor Tul Sitthisomwong's comment came hot on the heel of the Election Commission's endorsement of the MP status of red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan.

The commissioners voted four to one to endorse Jatuporn.

Tul said he plans to take a legal action against the Election Commission.

Tul is now the coordinator of the Network of Citizens Protecting the Land and has become well known for his multi-color shirt movement.

He is consulting with his legal representative about the course of legal action he may take against the poll panel.

Asked whether Jatuporn would be protected by parliamentary immunity when his status as an MP was endorsed by the EC, Tul said he did not think so.

He explained that despite the common misunderstanding, the House has to vote on whether an MP is permitted to evoke his parliamentary immunity before it becomes effective.

Jatuporn was released on bail earlier today.

His attorney opted to petition for bail instead of invoking Jatuporn's parliamentary immunity to avoid the time limit.

The immunity would last only 120 days as per the House session.

-- Tan Network 2011-08-02

[animatic]

His attorney opted to petition for bail instead of invoking Jatuporn's parliamentary immunity to avoid the time limit

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And of courser to avoid the point he is not YET an MP with any immunity.

[slapout]

He has already made his way to the Red TV broadcasting room and is continuing where he left off prior to going into the slammer. Sounds like he is on the campaign trail for a ministry position.

[Ricardo]

I can understand why they released Jatuporn, but why Nisit?

Dunno ? Two-for-One Special-Offer ?