Chalerm Files Defamation Suit Against Four Newspapers On Drunk Allegation

[Payboy]

Could it be something much simpler?

[Ricardo]

Reportedly he is coming around to her place tonight with a couple of bottles of Johnny Walker Black.

Purely medicinal, of course !

But wait, Sir Les Patterson must be nearing retirement-age, couldn't we be seeing the next Cultural-Attache to the Court of St James, here in our own backyard ?

[Siripon]

DPM Chalerm affirms he wasn't drunk during parliamentary session and walked unsteady because of ear infection /TANN

Either he thinks that everyone else in this country is incredibly stupid, or ......

Poor Chalerm, such a bad ear infection that not only he gets tipsy, it even slurs his voice.

And turned his face red too, a nasty infection.

[Thai at Heart]

DPM Chalerm affirms he wasn't drunk during parliamentary session and walked unsteady because of ear infection /TANN

Either he thinks that everyone else in this country is incredibly stupid, or ......

Poor Chalerm, such a bad ear infection that not only he gets tipsy, it even slurs his voice.

And turned his face red too, a nasty infection.

Well, you shouldn't mix it with medication....

[PoodMaiDai]

What are defamation laws in Thailand other than Lese Majeste for the common man. Make that the common rich man. Ridiculous to consider reform of one and not the other.

The wealthier you are, the less people can say about you and the more you get away with.

It's a glorious system they have set up for themselves here.

[martin81]

A so called virus of the ear balance system can make you lose balance. I have tried that myself. If you really have it bad you cannot even walk but only crawl.

Anti motion sickness medicine may help some.

But I think Chalerm only made that up.

[whybother]

DPM Chalerm affirms he wasn't drunk during parliamentary session and walked unsteady because of ear infection /TANN

Why does it take so long for relevant information to come out?

If he had an ear infection bad enough to make him walk unsteadily, should he have been drinking ANY alcohol?

[maeab]

Yingluck Refuses to Comment on Chalerm Being Drunk During Parliamentary Debate

BANGKOK: -- The prime minister has declined to comment on allegations that a deputy prime minister was drunk during the charter amendment debate, as she has not talked to the deputy prime minister yet.

Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra refused to comment regarding Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung's being drunk during parliament's charter amendment debate, at which he showed inappropriate behavior as well as during the consideration of the draft amendments to the constitution.

Meanwhile, Democrat MPs have investigated the trash bin and found a large number of empty liquor and soda water bottles, so that they will propose that the House committee on ethics investigate the matter.

Yingluck said that she has yet to talk to Chalerm about the allegations. However, she said that everyone must respect the parliament's regulations. She added that the opposition has the right to examine Chalerm.

Democrat party list MP Boonyod Sukthinthai disclosed that a large number of empty liquor and soda water bottles have been found in the parliament’s garbage disposal area.

There were 20 bottles of soda water and alcholic beverages. The manager of the Parliament’s canteen confirmed that no alcoholic beverages are sold on the premises, leading Boonyod to believe that some MPs must be drinking alcohol during the interim of the meeting.

The opposition whip will discuss this matter and they will propose that the House Committee on Ethics investigate the matter and determine whether Charlerm will face further dispensary action.

-- Tan Network 2012-02-27

The previous topic with "Rangsima wants alcohol tests ..." had

"Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra reportedly called a meeting with Chalerm after being informed that the House session was briefly suspended due to the allegation of drunkenness."

Now the PM didn't have the time yet to talk with her Dept. PM. Reportedly that is

Reportedly he is coming around to her place tonight with a couple of bottles of Johnny Walker Black.

He better remember the condoms this time!

[blows]

DPM Chalerm affirms he wasn't drunk during parliamentary session and walked unsteady because of ear infection /TANN

Why does it take so long for relevant information to come out?

If he had an ear infection bad enough to make him walk unsteadily, should he have been drinking ANY alcohol?

Thainess on full display, any lie will do.

[pimay11]

DPM Chalerm affirms he wasn't drunk during parliamentary session and walked unsteady because of ear infection /TANN

Chalerm IS an infection on his own and to date no cure has been found!

[arrowsdawdle]

Another winner for freedom of speech! I'll drink to that!

For all the legal eagles on the forum, where do the papers stand, when they are quoting what was said in a parlimentary sitting (comments by Democrat MP Rangsima)?

It would seem to be easy money for MP's to just get pissed up and wait for someone to comment on their actions before filing defamation suits against the newspapers picking up the story. Notice there is no suit against the politicians as yet.

It is illogical and incomprehensible how he could sue newspapers for reporting what others have said, especially for quoting public officials. Surprising if any judge will let this into court, especially when he is not suing the individuals that actually said what the newspapers only reported. Libel and slander culpability belong to the originators, the accusers. One way around this is to simply ask if he is drunk. Asking a legitimate question need not fall to the level of accusation.

Edited February 27, 2012 by arrowsdawdle

[arrowsdawdle]

Maybe, the whole problem was just that he needed a drink.

[nickjam]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

[webfact]

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[Thai at Heart]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

Absolutely hilarious.

What on earth is she wearing around her neck?

[Unkomoncents]

Chalerm is going to need to file a lot more anti-defamation suits in the long-term. He better just keep filing. And, knowing the Thai legal system, I'm certain he will...

Edited February 27, 2012 by Unkomoncents

[sirchai]

If it wasn;t proven that he was drunk, ie, no blood test or urine sample given, is it not now a "his word against her word" scenario?

Could have been on medication.

Hypothetically speaking of course.

But on the wrong medication, if so.......

[hanuman1]

This is the perfect opportunity for PTP to show moral fortitude, impress voters and install a more TV-friendly cabinet minister in Chalerm's place.

[EvilDrSomkid]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

Thanks for the link. Just dropped it on my FB.

Definitely hilarious. Seems to me he is inebriated. Slurred speech and repeating himself.

What an agressive guy.

Thaan Chalerm, way too respectful.

[janverbeem]

Speaking in his defence, Chalerm said he drank alcohol but said that he was not drunk.

And these are the same guy's who make a law that prohibits an adult of buying a beer during the afternoon.

[gemini81]

The newspapers simply reported what was part of the public record from parliament.

How can this be defamation from the newspapers point of view?

Bullying comes to mind .

Of course it is bullying, but how on earth can anyone claim that there is a right to sue the newspapers for defamation??????????

These types of laws that exist here annoy the hell out of me, because they actively serve to keep the status quo to the detriment of society at large, but NO political party of any political persuasion will EVER change them. Why I can guess, but is there NO ONE who cares about making the system better in this country?

Chalerm is just following in the foot steps of his dear leader.

Thaksin sues Democrat, three newspapers

Published on June 14, 2006

In the civil lawsuit, Thaksin also named the three papers as legal entities as co-defendants and demanded the eight defendants to jointly pay him Bt800 million as compensations for the damages to his reputation.

The Nation

His sons got it from somewhere! Two drunken sons of his were always terrorizing ratchada and tearing up the town drunk. They all 3 think they're above the law and special, as does their dictator in montenegro. How cares if its true or not as this man is parasite to begin with.

[bino]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

Definitely hilarious. Seems to me he is inebriated. Slurred speech and repeating himself.

What an agressive guy.

Concur with you.

Here is a screenshot from the video... about 10:30 to 10:34 while Abhisit is speaking.

Definitely looking rather disheveled and inebriated.

[MEL1]

"The opposition whip will discuss this matter and they will propose that the House Committee on Ethics investigate the matter and determine whether Charlerm will face further dispensary action."

The only problem with this is that when they try to assemble the 'House Commitee on Ethics" they will first have to go and round'em up from the local hotels, and take their whiskies and gals away first.

-mel.

[silent]

How bad must the situation be for the democrats if they have to sniff through his houses' garbage?

Admittedly, he often gives a drunk impression, but really: with a dude like Chalerm, aren't there much

worse things to find than a few bottles of alcohol?

Hmm. Surprised nobody thought to send the bottles to a Forensic lab.

[blows]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

I suppose it is too much to ask that they all take breathalyzer tests before entering the room and random drug screenings.

[MEL1]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

I suppose it is too much to ask that they all take breathalyzer tests before entering the room and random drug screenings.

Aye. They are all top athletes, making the slowest of runs possible... ?...? If only Linford could show them his package... Oh! and yet they do display their packages. They publicly display their money packages from licit proceeds, of course, and believe nobody sees through them. The sad part is that the rest of the world really knows nothing about how this country is governed. It's a blind lesson of competition of incompetency from the top down....

-mel.

[TAWP]

The newspapers simply reported what was part of the public record from parliament.

How can this be defamation from the newspapers point of view?

Bullying comes to mind .

Of course it is bullying, but how on earth can anyone claim that there is a right to sue the newspapers for defamation??????????

These types of laws that exist here annoy the hell out of me, because they actively serve to keep the status quo to the detriment of society at large, but NO political party of any political persuasion will EVER change them. Why I can guess, but is there NO ONE who cares about making the system better in this country?

Indeed - get rid of them all and start over with a clean slate - perhaps have some form of entry test... perhaps what their reaction to on a beach find a turtle on its back would be...

[MEL1]

The newspapers simply reported what was part of the public record from parliament.

How can this be defamation from the newspapers point of view?

Bullying comes to mind .

Of course it is bullying, but how on earth can anyone claim that there is a right to sue the newspapers for defamation??????????

These types of laws that exist here annoy the hell out of me, because they actively serve to keep the status quo to the detriment of society at large, but NO political party of any political persuasion will EVER change them. Why I can guess, but is there NO ONE who cares about making the system better in this country?

Indeed - get rid of them all and start over with a clean slate - perhaps have some form of entry test... perhaps what their reaction to on a beach find a turtle on its back would be...

Is there any entry test to a Wat, or is it given knowledge that the entrant knows the Pali scriptures?

A clean slate?

The entry level for nob-heads who run Thailand is 100M baht, no rules or knowledge included. It runs in the family, same as diarrhoea runs through your genes/jeans.

-mel.

[geriatrickid]

Its already on Youtube.

My favourite bit is at 6.56 when he angrily puts down his Blankety Blank microphone.

Thanks for the link. Just dropped it on my FB.

Definitely hilarious. Seems to me he is inebriated. Slurred speech and repeating himself.

What an agressive guy.

Thaan Chalerm, way too respectful.

Balderdash. His behaviour is certainly far more restrained and proper than some of the Democrat speakers. Note how he has kept his hands clasped. He is neither disoriented nor swaying or gesticulating with crazy hand movements as some of the Democrats were doing. If you want to see the man as drunk, you will see him as that. Others will seem him as coherent and behaving in an acceptable mannner.

[geriatrickid]

"The Democrats then went looking through the trash(a possibly illegal act if done on the House property without a search warrant as it was the "property" of the house)"

Thanks, GK, needed a good belly laugh. Oh dear.... a dastardly trashy act...

Apaprently, you have no regard for the concept of an illegal search or in protecting evidence.. How do you know that the material alleged to have been found in the trash was even the DPM's refuse? How do you know the bottles were not planted? The correct action would have been to verify the contentts of the trash with a representative of the Speaker's office. Where were the witnesses that saw the DPM or his employees put this in the trash.

How would you feel if someone found some yaba in your trash that was in an accessible area and then acused you of having yaba? How about kiddie porn? Would it be appropriate to condemn you and demand immediate action even though there was no evidence that the material belonged to you? Would you be guilty of posessing the material because it was found in your trash, even though it was the guy from across the soi that put it there?

Edited February 27, 2012 by geriatrickid