Death of Akeyuth: Slain tycoon's Thai lawyer insists he personally spoke to driver

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DEATH OF AKEYUTH
Slain tycoon's lawyer insists he personally spoke to driver
The Nation

Akeyuth's attorney says Santiparb made revelations after ensuring his parents would be protected

BANGKOK: -- The lawyer representing slain businessman Akeyuth Anchanbutr said yesterday he had personally visited murder suspect Santiparb Pengduang in jail to hear his changed confession.

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

The lawyer said the suspect asked him to take care of his parents after he made changes to his confession, after initially claiming that he had killed his former boss on his own.

Suwat said he visited the suspect on July 26 at 1pm, a visit that was registered under the name of a female lawyer who spoke to the suspect an hour later.

The lawyer had previously said Santiparb had admitted to being paid Bt3 million by a group of people who wanted him to kill the tycoon, but he was later tasked with dumping the body after Akeyuth was killed by a "uniformed person" using "professional" techniques.

A source with the Bangkok Remand Prison, where the suspect has been detained for 72 days, said a team of lawyers had tried to visit Santiparb but their request was not granted.

The police yesterday submitted an investigation report on the murder to public prosecutors and did not say if they had accepted the result of a parallel report conducted by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).

"The NHRC report is considered useful and can be submitted to the prosecutors, who will later decide whether to look into it," Anuchai said.

He went on to say that if police investigators wasted time looking into matters that are not relevant to their investigation, they would miss the legal timeframe on closing the case.

The officer said further evidence from Suwat or other parties could be submitted to prosecutors any time within the 20-year statute of limitations for a murder.


-- The Nation 2013-08-17

[NongKhaiKid]

I have no idea how the prisons work here other than being highly suspect but the prison's officials claim he was denied access to the lawyers.

Nothing is ever clear cut here but I suppose since the lawyers are not actually representing the suspect there could be grounds for denying access unless they make special application rather than a routine interview BUT nothing it ever what it seems.

[tomross46]

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

​Could it be that Suwat's additional details were about the type of uniform worn by the supposed killer?

[Halion]

Bottom line is that there is or at least was sufficient evidence to show that this was a political or business related planned assassination and not a botched amateur robbery as the power that be would have us believe. It is admirable that his counsel is still pussing this however, he will not succeed and will definitely not be making friends . This is Thailand where the whole system is Bi Polar.

[dcutman]

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

Whatever needed to remain confidential, has Thaksins name attached to it, defamation suits being filed by the fugitives lawyers now. Story in the other paper.

[siampolee]

Seems to me there is indeed a very unpleasant effluvia emanating from the police n this case., Where is Thailand's top lie detecting I know it all defective detective Chalerm?

'Tis very interesting to see that the convicted bail jumping felon has got his legal teams filing defamation suits all over the place, Reactions of an interested party who had been the target of adverse comments from the victim.thus a clear conscience then surely one would not need a legal shield to protect ones ''good character?"

The truth triumphs in the end, of course the truth may not be what is actually wanted in this case by certain interested parties as has been the case in the past.

The whole scenario seems almost like a re-run concerning the family of the Saudi Gems thief,and his circumstances and the sad fate of his family. Senior police officers involved and top politicians names turning up littering the legal byways and highways of the matter too.

Old habits die hard

''Might not right rules methinks in this matter as it did in the past matter.''.

Edited August 17, 2013 by siampolee

[lemonjelly]

< Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential. > …… WHY ?

[dcutman]

< Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential. > …… WHY ?

How many police generals do not have a picture of themselves with arm around Thaksin, hanging on the wall behind their desk?

[jbrain]

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

Whatever needed to remain confidential, has Thaksins name attached to it, defamation suits being filed by the fugitives lawyers now. Story in the other paper.

How dare you speak with such low respect of Mr Thaksin?

You should address him with his full title which is ex-PM Doctor lieutenant Colonel fugitive convicted criminal Thaksin .

Edited August 17, 2013 by jbrain

[Thai at Heart]

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

Whatever needed to remain confidential, has Thaksins name attached to it, defamation suits being filed by the fugitives lawyers now. Story in the other paper.

Read the story. The other paper is reporting on eggshells. Doesn't actually say what the lawyer is supposed to have said.

[dcutman]

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

Whatever needed to remain confidential, has Thaksins name attached to it, defamation suits being filed by the fugitives lawyers now. Story in the other paper.

Read the story. The other paper is reporting on eggshells. Doesn't actually say what the lawyer is supposed to have said.

No it sure doesn't does it. But what ever he said, really got somebody going, and it must have really touched a nerve.

[Thai at Heart]

Suwat Apaipak also questioned a remark by deputy Metropolitan Police chief Pol Maj-Gen Anuchai Lekbamrung that the suspect issued additional details that need to be kept confidential.

Whatever needed to remain confidential, has Thaksins name attached to it, defamation suits being filed by the fugitives lawyers now. Story in the other paper.

Read the story. The other paper is reporting on eggshells. Doesn't actually say what the lawyer is supposed to have said.

No it sure doesn't does it. But what ever he said, really got somebody going, and it must have really touched a nerve.

Point is, they need to get a witness statement which apparently they are desperately trying to not accept. After that, it's public record. Would expect it to be extremely juicy.....