Thai Government Party M P Korkaew Back In Jail As Immunity Expires

[webfact]

Thai government party MP back in jail as immunity expires
By English News



BANGKOK, April 22 – Thailand’s Criminal Court today rejected a bail request by Pheu Thai MP/Red Shirt activist Korkaew Pikulthong who was charged with intimidating Constitution Court judges and inciting unrest in the country.

He was immediately whisked away by Corrections Department officials and returned to Lak Si detention centre.

Mr Korkaew's political immunity ended Saturday following the official close parliamentary session. The next session is due in August.

Criminal Court chief judge Thawee Prachuablarb said the defendant earlier told the court that he had not been involved in political activities, but the judge ruled that the defendant’s behaviour did not demonstrate any remorse for his offence and breaching of the conditions set by the court.

He said the court, in considering Mr Korkaew's case, adopted a similar standard as earlier imposed on Red Shirt activist Yossawaris Chuklom, better known for his professional name as a comedian, Jeng Dokjik, who was given the same charges as Mr Korkaew. (MCOT online news)

-- TNA 2013-04-22

[TomnearCentral]

Thats a great argument to put forward to the court that you have "not been involved in political activities"....as a MP!!!

[Bellweather]

What nonsense, immunity because parliament is in session. Politicians make laws for everybody else to obey and give themselves an escape clause, personally I hold them to a higher standard.

[Lite Beer]

Korkaew returns to prison, bail request rejected

BANGKOK: -- Criminal Court Monday rejected bail request by by Pheu Thai MP and red-shirt leader Korkaew Pikulthong, causing him to be sent back to the Bangkok Remand Prison.

Korkaew’s bail was revoked in November on ground that he intimidated Constituition Court judges. He has been released during the last parliamentary session.

Rejecting his bail request, the Criminal Court reasoned that Korkaew failed to demonstrate regret in what he had done.

"In the bail request and the hearing of the 5th defendant (Korkaew), there has been no clear evidence to Court that the 5th defendant regrets in violation of the (previous) bail conditions nor he has done anything to rehabilitate the bad consequences from his conduct. On the other hand, the fifth defendant insisted his conduct was not violation of the court’s conditions," the court said.

-- The Nation 2013-04-22

[apetley]

He said the court, in considering Mr Korkaew's case, adopted a similar standard as earlier imposed on Red Shirt activist Yossawaris Chuklom, better known for his professional name as a comedian, Jeng Dokjik, who was given the same charges as Mr Korkaew.

Ohh, they put even the comedian in jail.

That are things where you can see that the democracy in Thailand still isn't without faults.

And there was me thinking you didn't do sarcasm.

[Mosha]

He said the court, in considering Mr Korkaew's case, adopted a similar standard as earlier imposed on Red Shirt activist Yossawaris Chuklom, better known for his professional name as a comedian, Jeng Dokjik, who was given the same charges as Mr Korkaew.

Ohh, they put even the comedian in jail.

That are things where you can see that the democracy in Thailand still isn't without faults.

And there was me thinking you didn't do sarcasm.

[webfact]

Court rejects Korkaew's bail request

BANGKOK, 22 April 2013 (NNT) - The Criminal Court has rejected Pheu Thai party-list MP Korkaew Pikulthong’s bail request to remain on release from Bangkok Remand Prison.

Mr Korkaew was taken into police custody on Monday, where he would be moved to a special prison in Bangkok's Laksi district.

Last November, the Criminal Court revoked Mr Korkaew's bail on grounds that he acted and spoke out in a way considered threatening to the Constitutional Court judges.

Mr Korkaew’s lawyer made known that he would appeal the court’s decision on Tuesday afternoon, saying that last year’s statements were made with no ill intent.

Mr Korkaew, a defendant in a terrorism case related to the political protests in 2010, was released from the Remand Prison during the ongoing parliamentary session. He submitted a new request for further bail release to the court last week.


-- NNT 2013-04-22

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Korkaew returns to prison, bail request rejected


File photo : Korkaew

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Monday rejected bail request by Pheu Thai MP and redshirt leader Korkaew Pikulthong, leading to his being sent back to the Bangkok Remand Prison.

Korkaew’s bail was revoked in November on the grounds that he intimidated Constituition Court judges. He was released during the last parliamentary session.

Rejecting his bail request, the Criminal Court reasoned that Korkaew failed to demonstrate regret for what he had done.

"In the bail request and the hearing of the 5th defendant (Korkaew), there has been no clear evidence to Court that the 5th defendant regrets his violation of the (previous) bail conditions nor he has done anything to rehabilitate the bad consequences of his conduct. Indeed, the fifth defendant insisted his conduct was not in violation of the court’s conditions," the court said.

In the court’s consideration, Korkaew presented Interior Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan, Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol and red shirt leader Thida Thawornseth as his witnesses, all of whom guaranteed his behaviours. They said Korkaew was a man with a gentle nature and during the parliamentary session had never made provocative comments to the media nor stirred political chaos. He also helped Charoen in inviting people with different political views to discuss reconciliation and helped campaign among eligible voters to vote in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

The court revoked bail for Korkaew on November 30 last year. He was released as he has MP immunity during House session.

Election Commission member Prapun Naigowit said the EC had resolved that Korkaew is still qualified as an MP as he is still a suspect and has not been jailed by the court's ruling.


-- The Nation 2013-04-22

[Ricardo]

And in Late News, instructions arrive by Skype from Dubai, for PTP-MPs to get the Criminal Court abolished too, for the crime of being nasty to BB's friends & supporters !

Off With Their Heads !

Set the DSI upon them, immediately !

[rubl]

"if the judiciary puts comedian in jail for "been involved in political activities" then there is something to worry about."

Interesting way of describing the offence of the comedian which as far as I remember was not about his jokes, but on threatening Constitutional Court judges in November.

[dcutman]

In the court’s consideration, Korkaew presented Interior Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan, Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol and red shirt leader Thida Thawornseth as his witnesses, all of whom guaranteed his behaviours. They said Korkaew was a man with a gentle nature and during the parliamentary session had never made provocative comments to the media nor stirred political chaos. He also helped Charoen in inviting people with different political views to discuss reconciliation and helped campaign among eligible voters to vote in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

That is the way i know Korkaew. He is an intellectual soft spoken good man.

Is it still called "Thailand" in your minds parallel universe? and when is the last time you actually experienced reality? Not since you have been on TVF obviously.

[Robby nz]

That is the way i know Korkaew. He is an intellectual soft spoken good man.

Ah finally confirmation that you have direct communication with the criminal faction of PT.

What a way to run a country with one MP who has to be locked up when parliament is in recess and how many others are facing criminal charges?

[seajae]

He said the court, in considering Mr Korkaew's case, adopted a similar standard as earlier imposed on Red Shirt activist Yossawaris Chuklom, better known for his professional name as a comedian, Jeng Dokjik, who was given the same charges as Mr Korkaew.

Ohh, they put even the comedian in jail.

That are things where you can see that the democracy in Thailand still isn't without faults.

And there was me thinking you didn't do sarcasm.

what you mean?

if the judiciary puts comedian in jail for "been involved in political activities" then there is something to worry about.

yes, isnt it strange when the courts hold red shirts responsible when they personally incite violence and intimidation. What will happen next, maybe the truth about the ptp and thaksin, that would really cause you problems wouldnt it, you are getting more pathetic and irrelevant.

[Locationthailand]

In the court’s consideration, Korkaew presented Interior Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan, Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol and red shirt leader Thida Thawornseth as his witnesses, all of whom guaranteed his behaviours. They said Korkaew was a man with a gentle nature and during the parliamentary session had never made provocative comments to the media nor stirred political chaos. He also helped Charoen in inviting people with different political views to discuss reconciliation and helped campaign among eligible voters to vote in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

That is the way i know Korkaew. He is an intellectual soft spoken good man.

One who thinks he is (was) above the law when it comes to the Constitutional Court matters. Total idiot and party to inciting riots and doing what his puppet master requests. BOOM... another pawn down.

[lungmi]

In the court’s consideration, Korkaew presented Interior Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan, Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol and red shirt leader Thida Thawornseth as his witnesses, all of whom guaranteed his behaviours. They said Korkaew was a man with a gentle nature and during the parliamentary session had never made provocative comments to the media nor stirred political chaos. He also helped Charoen in inviting people with different political views to discuss reconciliation and helped campaign among eligible voters to vote in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

That is the way i know Korkaew. He is an intellectual soft spoken good man.

You quote Jatuporn as witness?

[chainarong]

Because you are a member of parliament you have immunity when parliament sits, he shouldn't still be a member , he should stand down until the matter is settled, what a laugh this joint is , anyway how about a amnesty

[MikeOboe57]

There are good news in Thailand.

[ZhouZhou]

In the court’s consideration, Korkaew presented Interior Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan, Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol and red shirt leader Thida Thawornseth as his witnesses, all of whom guaranteed his behaviours. They said Korkaew was a man with a gentle nature and during the parliamentary session had never made provocative comments to the media nor stirred political chaos. He also helped Charoen in inviting people with different political views to discuss reconciliation and helped campaign among eligible voters to vote in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

That is the way i know Korkaew. He is an intellectual soft spoken good man.

You quote Jatuporn as witness?

Do you know Korkaew? what i said about him are my own conclusion.

[rubl]

If I write my own opinion on Pheu Thai party list MP and UDD leader Korkaew I'm afraid I would open myself up for a defamation lawsuit. Mind you if someone can have an opinion of "intellectual soft spoken good man" why can't I have an opinion which could very well be somewhat of the opposite like " intellectual soft spoken evil man"

[ZhouZhou]

If I write my own opinion on Pheu Thai party list MP and UDD leader Korkaew I'm afraid I would open myself up for a defamation lawsuit. Mind you if someone can have an opinion of "intellectual soft spoken good man" why can't I have an opinion which could very well be somewhat of the opposite like " intellectual soft spoken evil man"

I don't think Korkaew is an evil man.

but what makes you think you could not speak free here?

Edited April 22, 2013 by ZhouZhou

[Arkady]

Good call by the court.

This is the man who threatened Constitutional Court judges and posted their personal addresses and telephone numbers online, encouraging red shirt thugs to go after them.

I think he did issue a half hearted apology saying he didn't mean the judges any harm but the court obviously found that unconvincing.

[Arkady]

I wonder where he acquired that very unThai looking nose.

[rubl]

There are various reasons for not being able to speak ones mind, independent of being able or not to prove statements. Thai defamation laws are very, very strict. Living and working in Thailand I feel bound by the Thai law, even when there are parts I personally think need 'amendment'.

Furthermore TV being run be a commercial company 'Thai Visa' working / operating in Thailand deems moderation necessary to safeguard their existance and good co-operation with government departments.

So far not so good, but that's life. If only we had our saviour back, he really liked people speaking their mind

[Thai at Heart]

Because you are a member of parliament you have immunity when parliament sits, he shouldn't still be a member , he should stand down until the matter is settled, what a laugh this joint is , anyway how about a amnesty

If you commit a criminal offence you should not be sitting in parliament while the case is ongoing.

[lungmi]

If I write my own opinion on Pheu Thai party list MP and UDD leader Korkaew I'm afraid I would open myself up for a defamation lawsuit. Mind you if someone can have an opinion of "intellectual soft spoken good man" why can't I have an opinion which could very well be somewhat of the opposite like " intellectual soft spoken evil man"

I don't think Korkaew is an evil man.

but what makes you think you could not speak free here?

Sulak Sivaraksa, a critic of old "elites" has his Internet accounts blocked by the gouvernment, because he said the "new elites" are worse.

[ZhouZhou]

If I write my own opinion on Pheu Thai party list MP and UDD leader Korkaew I'm afraid I would open myself up for a defamation lawsuit. Mind you if someone can have an opinion of "intellectual soft spoken good man" why can't I have an opinion which could very well be somewhat of the opposite like " intellectual soft spoken evil man"

I don't think Korkaew is an evil man.

but what makes you think you could not speak free here?

Sulak Sivaraksa, a critic of old "elites" has his Internet accounts blocked by the gouvernment, because he said the "new elites" are worse.

his internet is blocked? but he isn't in jail like the comedian, right? and wouldn't such block a judicial decision? can the government do that alone?

have more details?

And is that now a good or a bad thing in your opinion?

[ianf]

In the court’s consideration, Korkaew presented Interior Minister and Pheu Thai Party leader Charupong Ruangsuwan, Deputy House Speaker Charoen Jankomol and red shirt leader Thida Thawornseth as his witnesses, all of whom guaranteed his behaviours. They said Korkaew was a man with a gentle nature and during the parliamentary session had never made provocative comments to the media nor stirred political chaos. He also helped Charoen in inviting people with different political views to discuss reconciliation and helped campaign among eligible voters to vote in the Bangkok gubernatorial election.

That is the way i know Korkaew. He is an intellectual soft spoken good man.

You quote Jatuporn as witness?

Do you know Korkaew? what i said about him are my own conclusion.

Do you mean "What I said about him IS my own conclusion" or do you mean "What I said about him are my own conclusionS"? What you have said does not make sense.

[rubl]

Let's try to stick to the topic of Phue Thai party list MP and UDD leader Korkaew back in jail because his bail has been revoked again (with the parliament in recess). Both he and the clown were charged with threatening the Constitutional Court. something to do with warning them about the power of the people who they gave the addresses, telephone number and other private details of the Constitutional Court judges. Nothing to do with democracy, clowning around or so. Just plain and pure intimidation and recognized as such by the Criminal Court who today revoked bail.

Edited April 22, 2013 by rubl

[Thai at Heart]

Let's try to stick to the topic of Phue Thai party list MP and UDD leader Korkaew back in jail because his bail has been revoked again (with the parliament in recess). Both he and the clown were charged with threatening the Constitutional Court. something to do with warning them about the power of the people who they gave the addresses, telephone number and other private details of the Constitutional Court judges. Nothing to do with democracy, clowning around or so. Just plain and pure intimidation and recognized as such by the Criminal Court who today revoked bail.

Agree.

Would love to be a fly on the wall about discussions about how it comes to be that he can be be released periodically.

What an absolute joke...

[whybother]

his internet is blocked? but he isn't in jail like the comedian, right? and wouldn't such block a judicial decision? can the government do that alone?

have more details?

And is that now a good or a bad thing in your opinion?

Chalerm spent 400 million baht setting up a war room to find and block internet sites.