UDD leader Jatuporn sentenced to 2 years in jail for defaming former PM Abhisit

[webfact]

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court today sentenced Jatuporn Promphan, leader of the redshirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, two years in prison after finding him guilty of defaming former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in October 2009.

The court handed the imprisonment term with no extension when he accused the former premier of ordering the suppression of protesters, and of attempt to delay amnesty bill for fugitive premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

At press time Jatupornnwas consulting his lawyer to seek temporary release on bail.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/84412


-- Thai PBS 2015-01-28

Jatuporn sentenced two years in prison with no abstention



BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court today sentenced Jatuporn Promphan, leader of the redshirt United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, two years in prison after finding him guilty of defaming former prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva in October 2009.

The court handed the imprisonment term with no abstention when he accused the former premier of ordering the suppression of protesters while addressing a gathering of anti-government protest on October 11, 2009 at the Democracy Monument.

The court also found that his accusation that the former premier Abhisit had attempted to delay submission of the amnesty bill for royal approval for fugitive premier Thaksin Shinawatra was false and would merely defame his reputation.

Jatuporn was consulting his lawyer to pose 200,000 baht in asset as bail for temporary release.

His lawyer was also considering to appeal the sentence to the Appeals Court.

(Photo : Thai PBS File)

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/jatuporn-sentenced-two-years-prison-no-abstention


-- Thai PBS 2015-01-28

[trogers]

Busy calculating the time on bail before the Olympics when hearing is at the final court?

[talktomarty]

If re-education doesn't work, send the opposition leaders to jail.

[ratcatcher]

At press time Jatupornnwas consulting his lawyer to seek temporary release on bail.

And phone calls were being made to Dubai or wherever DL slept last night.

[ratcatcher]

If re-education doesn't work, send the opposition leaders to jail.

In this case, you can't fix stupid. His mouth runs while his brain sleeps.

[talktomarty]

"In this case, you can't fix stupid. His mouth runs while his brain sleeps".

Thinking out load ratcatcher? lol

[inzman]

He really deserves some jail time, but unfortunately it won't happen. People in this level of society here don't get real punishments. 20 years of appeals until it's all forgotten.

[ratcatcher]

"In this case, you can't fix stupid. His mouth runs while his brain sleeps". Thinking out load ratcatcher? lol

Out loud. Very droll martyboy.

[smedly]

This guy is above the law and thinks he is too important to be jailed - isn't that the party line

how many times does he need to be convicted to actually land in a jail cell - how many appeals are you allowed in Thailand - no wonder the courts are clogged with cases dating back years

[seajae]

couldnt happen to a more deserving individual, the man has been instigating violence for years and likes to show off his pistol to compare sizes( ) all the time, what a w(cant use that word, bugger). Lets hope the court simply refuses him and throws him in jail to rot, he will be able to keep tarit and chalerm company when they join him

[than]

If re-education doesn't work, send the opposition leaders to jail.

this trial began largely before coup, (like other where he is defendant)

Mr Jatuporn is familiar with defamation, it's a just good reward for him......

Next time he know he must close his big mouth before insulting someone........

[candide]

What did he say as defamation to get 2 years?

[Bluespunk]

If re-education doesn't work, send the opposition leaders to jail.

He's not an opposition leader.

He runs a street gang militia intent on using violence to enforce their will and that of their political paymasters.

Good riddance, he won't be missed.

[Bluespunk]

What did he say as defamation to get 2 years?

I'd tell you but I don't want to go to gaol.

[bkkgooner]

Despise this individual, he deliberately spread lies in parliament that incited his supporters, he knowingly played a doctored audio clip to make it seem like Abhisit was a rabid murderer. This guy has no place being involved in any political movement.

However I am sure he will be safe and cozy in his mansion soon enough living a life of leisure while his supporters continue to struggle earning a few hundred baht a day.

[webfact]

Thai 'Red Shirt' leader sentenced to two years in jail

AFP

BANGKOK: -- A Thai court Wednesday sentenced a leader of the opposition Red Shirt movement to two years in prison for defaming a former premier, in a move analysts said was the latest attack against critics of the military regime.

The ruling comes days after the retroactive impeachment and announcement of corruption charges against ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, whose toppled government was backed by the Red Shirts before May's army coup.

The court convicted Jatuporn Prompan on two counts of defamation against former royalist prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during speeches he made in October 2009.

"The verdict is two years in prison without suspension," a court official told AFP.

Jatuporn, chairman of the Red Shirts, has faced a slew of court cases including for slander in recent years.

His lawyer Wiyat Chatmontree confirmed the sentencing and said his client is applying for bail.

"We have posted 200,000 baht ($6,000) for bail and the court will rule this afternoon," he said.

Thailand analyst David Streckfuss told AFP the ruling was the latest attempt to quash any opposition to the military regime.

"It seems to be part of a larger plan by the Bangkok establishment to silence and force aside their vocal critics," he said.

Yingluck was impeached by a junta-stacked parliament last Friday, leading to an automatic five-year ban from politics. She had been forced out of office in a controversial court ruling before the military's coup.

The same day she was impeached, prosecutors announced corruption charges that could see her face a decade in jail.

Experts say the move against Thailand's first female premier and the sister of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra is the latest attempt by the country's royalist elite, and its army backers, to nullify the political influence of the Shinawatras.

Thailand's long-running political conflict broadly pits Bangkok's middle-class and royalist elites, backed by parts of the military, against rural and working-class voters loyal to Thaksin.

Parties led by or aligned to the Shinawatras have won every election in Thailand since 2001.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2015-01-28

[chainarong]

Are the courts making a statement or are they making an example , we all remember motor mouth Jatuporn, , if the PTP ever become a political party again they must remember to tick all the boxes , brain dead idiots must not apply , however I think that former P.M. Abhist had more than this to contend with, 2 years for this or was it for a combination other outbursts as well.

[Bluespunk]

"A Thai court Wednesday sentenced a leader of the opposition Red Shirt movement to two years in prison for defaming a former premier, in a move analysts said was the latest attack against critics of the military regime."

What, even though this case began before the coup?

[sweatalot]

He really deserves some jail time, but unfortunately it won't happen. People in this level of society here don't get real punishments. 20 years of appeals until it's all forgotten.

I really hope he will do his jail time

btw. Nattawut?

and wasn't Potjaman convicted, too?

Edited January 28, 2015 by sweatalot

[trogers]

"A Thai court Wednesday sentenced a leader of the opposition Red Shirt movement to two years in prison for defaming a former premier, in a move analysts said was the latest attack against critics of the military regime."

What, even though this case began before the coup?

If snow white is poisoned now, it's the military.

And prince charming USA would come galloping.

Edited January 28, 2015 by trogers

[mikemac]

"In this case, you can't fix stupid. His mouth runs while his brain sleeps". Thinking out load ratcatcher? lol

Ratty is not the one looking down the barrel of a 2 year prison sentence for shooting his stupid mouth off.

I don't know who is lower on the IQ ladder, this poor excuse for a human being Jatupornn, or the goblins who defend him. The jury is out on that one.

[webfact]

Court gives UDD member Jatuporn suspended jail term

BANGKOK, 28 Jan 2015 (NNT) – The Criminal Court has handed down a suspended jail term to former MP and core member of the National United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) Jatuporn Prompan, after having ruled that he was guilty of defaming former PM Abhisit Vejjajiva

Jatuporn, who faced a defamation lawsuit filed by the former PM and Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva, was earlier sentenced to imprisonment of six months and a fine of 50,000 baht by the Civil Court for having accused the complainant of suppressing and killing people during his premiership.

The UDD core member later lodged an appeal against the ruling with the Appeal Court. Judges decided to uphold the previous ruling by the Civil Court on the grounds that Mr. Jatuporn criticized Mr. Abhisit out of hatred and anger and without solid proof.

The judges, however, were of the opinion that Mr. Jatuporn’s statement had not truly tarnished Mr. Abhisit’s reputation and verbal conflicts were common among politicians. The Court thus decided to hand a two-year suspended jail term to Mr. Jatuporn and ordered him to publish the ruling in newspapers for seven days.

The leading UDD member must also lodge bail of two million baht with authorities.


-- NNT 2015-01-28

[djjamie]

Whats the bet this afternoons news feed will read "Jatuporn gets bail"

[bapak]

Thai 'Red Shirt' leader sentenced to two years in jail

AFP

BANGKOK: -- A Thai court Wednesday sentenced a leader of the opposition Red Shirt movement to two years in prison for defaming a former premier, in a move analysts said was the latest attack against critics of the military regime.

The ruling comes days after the retroactive impeachment and announcement of corruption charges against ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, whose toppled government was backed by the Red Shirts before May's army coup.

The court convicted Jatuporn Prompan on two counts of defamation against former royalist prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva during speeches he made in October 2009.

"The verdict is two years in prison without suspension," a court official told AFP.

Jatuporn, chairman of the Red Shirts, has faced a slew of court cases including for slander in recent years.

His lawyer Wiyat Chatmontree confirmed the sentencing and said his client is applying for bail.

"We have posted 200,000 baht ($6,000) for bail and the court will rule this afternoon," he said.

Thailand analyst David Streckfuss told AFP the ruling was the latest attempt to quash any opposition to the military regime.

"It seems to be part of a larger plan by the Bangkok establishment to silence and force aside their vocal critics," he said.

Yingluck was impeached by a junta-stacked parliament last Friday, leading to an automatic five-year ban from politics. She had been forced out of office in a controversial court ruling before the military's coup.

The same day she was impeached, prosecutors announced corruption charges that could see her face a decade in jail.

Experts say the move against Thailand's first female premier and the sister of former leader Thaksin Shinawatra is the latest attempt by the country's royalist elite, and its army backers, to nullify the political influence of the Shinawatras.

Thailand's long-running political conflict broadly pits Bangkok's middle-class and royalist elites, backed by parts of the military, against rural and working-class voters loyal to Thaksin.

Parties led by or aligned to the Shinawatras have won every election in Thailand since 2001.

-- (c) Copyright AFP 2015-01-28

I am not sure which one is the most "one sided"... BBC or AFP. Would be nice to get balanced news.

[marinediscoking]

I see all usual Yellows out and celebrating here again as usual even though you don't seem to know what he said. Seems the lot of you blindly idolize the junta like many north Koreans do. Any opposing voice must be jailed seems to be your mantra. I see the one-sided purge continues.

[marinediscoking]

Here is some more happy news for the Yellows to chew on as quoted from asiaone new today:

“Last Friday, its bid to impeach her sailed through the military-appointed assembly.Hours later, its chairman was quoted by local broadcaster Thai PBS as declaring commitment to its bid to impeach another 306 former parliamentarians, most of them from Ms Yingluck's Puea Thai party.”

Is anymore evidence of a political biased purge needed?

[seajae]

I see all usual Yellows out and celebrating here again as usual even though you don't seem to know what he said. Seems the lot of you blindly idolize the junta like many north Koreans do. Any opposing voice must be jailed seems to be your mantra. I see the one-sided purge continues.

I think you have just won the award for the most simplistic statement seen in here for some time. Jataporn is a pathetic individual that would have been locked up years ago in the west for what he has done and continues to do, only some rabied, blind red lover could possibly see it any other way. He has instigated violence against others and cheered the deaths of children, guess he really must be your hero. By the way, not yellow, never have been, never will be, they are in the same class as you and your hero, total drop kicks that wouldnt know arthur from martha, any colour or their supporters need to sorted out big time.

[seajae]

Here is some more happy news for the Yellows to chew on as quoted from asiaone new today:

“Last Friday, its bid to impeach her sailed through the military-appointed assembly.Hours later, its chairman was quoted by local broadcaster Thai PBS as declaring commitment to its bid to impeach another 306 former parliamentarians, most of them from Ms Yingluck's Puea Thai party.”

Is anymore evidence of a political biased purge needed?

hahahaha, knew you were a bit slow but this has been news for days, where have you been, on another binge?????????????, guess you really are showing us how intelligent you are

[Nickymaster]

I see all usual Yellows out and celebrating here again as usual even though you don't seem to know what he said. Seems the lot of you blindly idolize the junta like many north Koreans do. Any opposing voice must be jailed seems to be your mantra. I see the one-sided purge continues.

What does have the junta have to do with this? You really don't know what you are talking about. Just got here?

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

I am not a big supporter of the generals and their weird ideas but this is good news, time to open up a nice bottle of wine.