Court upholds verdict against Chiang Mai extortion gang

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Court upholds verdict against Chiang Mai extortion gang
The Nation



CHIANG MAI: -- The Appeals Court yesterday upheld a lower court's verdict to imprison five men, including high-profile murder convict Chalermchai Matchaklam, for their role in extorting "protection money" from vendors at two Chiang Mai markets 17 years ago.

The court also acquitted two men - retired Army officer Intharat Yordbangtoei and Suthin Srimuengluang - who were initially accused of being part of the racket, on grounds of insufficient evidence. The court also put the case against another defendant who is dead to rest.

Meanwhile, Chalermchai - now serving a life term for killing a provincial governor in 2001 - has been given an additional six years. In addition, four defendants in the case were ordered by the court in April 2011 to return the money they took from 128 vendors in Waroros Market and the Night Bazaar.

Sarayuth Phooplub was sentenced to nine years in prison, while Thanee Foothong, Phornchai Sukhanthasirikul and Theerayuth Suwannaphanich were each handed a six-year term. The four had abused their authority as Chiang Mai municipal law enforcers to extort money.

Separately, former police captain Nat Cholnithiwanit and seven Border Patrol officers were yesterday handed 12-year prison terms for allegedly kidnapping a woman, planting drugs on her and blackmailing her for money. Nat was given an additional 10-year sentence for allegedly raping her while she was being detained.

Nat and other two policemen, among the eight defendants, were sentenced to an additional five years each for preying on four other people. The remaining five defendants were sentenced to six years and eight months for separate crimes in a Criminal Court verdict in July 2009.

-- The Nation 2013-12-18

[CMKiwi]

What is this man doing with his pants???? Weird, but that aside... seems like the sleepy hollow that is CM, isnt without its dark side (Not that I thought otherwise) Just good to see some of the rotten apples getting what they deserve. Strange how retired Army types manage to get off the charges, but Im not suggesting any conspiracy theories, far too many of those circulating by people with nothing better to do.

Would be interesting to see a follow up story from the stall holders to see if in fact they get any of 'their' money back. I wonder if the amount that was 'stolen' will increase in size between now and then?

Glad that the case against a dead defendant has been put to rest..... what were the other options? Resurrection and then hanging?

Oh well its a great day out (A bit nippy still), still good for bike ride.

Have a great day

[belg]

give some men a bit of power and soon they will find ways to sponsor their new luxerious life styles way beyond their salary

[Nibbles48]

Now the guy in the OP certainly looks like a fine specimen of intelligence if ever I saw one.

[Costas2008]

belg, on 18 Dec 2013 - 10:11, said:

give some men a bit of power and soon they will find ways to sponsor their new luxerious life styles way beyond their salary

Wouldn't you???????????????????????????

[worgeordie]

What is this man doing with his pants???? Weird, but that aside... seems like the sleepy hollow that is CM, isnt without its dark side (Not that I thought otherwise) Just good to see some of the rotten apples getting what they deserve. Strange how retired Army types manage to get off the charges, but Im not suggesting any conspiracy theories, far too many of those circulating by people with nothing better to do.

Would be interesting to see a follow up story from the stall holders to see if in fact they get any of 'their' money back. I wonder if the amount that was 'stolen' will increase in size between now and then?

Glad that the case against a dead defendant has been put to rest..... what were the other options? Resurrection and then hanging?

Oh well its a great day out (A bit nippy still), still good for bike ride.

Have a great day

He will be holding his chains up,don't trials ,appeals,more appeals, seem to go on forever,

at least they were not on bail while appealing.

regards Worgeordie

[Nienke]

belg, on 18 Dec 2013 - 10:11, said:

give some men a bit of power and soon they will find ways to sponsor their new luxerious life styles way beyond their salary

Wouldn't you???????????????????????????

No.

[Oscar2]

belg, on 18 Dec 2013 - 10:11, said:

give some men a bit of power and soon they will find ways to sponsor their new luxerious life styles way beyond their salary

Wouldn't you???????????????????????????

No.

+1

me neither. some people do have morals.

[Hugh Jarse]

What is this man doing with his pants???? Weird, but that aside... seems like the sleepy hollow that is CM, isnt without its dark side (Not that I thought otherwise) Just good to see some of the rotten apples getting what they deserve. Strange how retired Army types manage to get off the charges, but Im not suggesting any conspiracy theories, far too many of those circulating by people with nothing better to do.

Would be interesting to see a follow up story from the stall holders to see if in fact they get any of 'their' money back. I wonder if the amount that was 'stolen' will increase in size between now and then?

Glad that the case against a dead defendant has been put to rest..... what were the other options? Resurrection and then hanging?

Oh well its a great day out (A bit nippy still), still good for bike ride.

Have a great day

He's likely to be holding up the chains on his his leg irons.