webfact Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Pheu Thai’s ex-spokesman and another MP to serve one-year jail termBANGKOK: -- Former Pheu Thai party spokesman Prompong Nopparit and former Pheu Thai MP f Udon Thani Kiat-udom Menasawat are to spend one year in prison after the Supreme Court upheld the Appeals Court’s guilty verdict for defaming Mr Wasant Soipisut, former president of the Constitutional Court.The defamation lawsuit was lodged with the Criminal Court on June 15, 2010 against Mr Prompong and Mr Kiat-udom by Mr Wasant who accused the duo of telling the media that he allowed representatives of the Democrat party to see him while the court was considering a court case against the Democrat party which could lead to the party’s dissolution.The Criminal Court found the two Pheu Thai MPs’ accusation against Mr Wasant groundless and not an honest expression of opinion. It sentenced both of them to one-year imprisonment which was suspended for two years and fined each of them 50,000 baht.The two defendants appealed the verdict to the Appeals Court. In the conviction verdict, the court said that Mr Prompong was well educated and held teaching jobs at several universities while Mr Kiat-udom sat in several parliamentary committees and, therefore, both of them should be a role model of the society.The Appeals Court scrapped the fine for both defendants but imposed one-year jailterm on both of them without any suspension.The two men appealed the verdict to the Supreme Court which upheld the Appeals Court’s verdict.After hearing the Supreme Court’s verdict, Mr Prompong said briefly that he was still all right. They were later whisked away by corrections officials to serve their term in prison.Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/pheu-thais-ex-spokesman-and-another-mp-to-serve-one-year-jailterm -- Thai PBS 2015-07-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 hahahahah, about time these cretins served their sentences, using their political positions as an excuse to avoid it is no longer valid. Now lets see all those that are avoiding their sentences under the same reasons tossed in jail, that includes all sides of the political fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 anyone else see the funny side of this - all of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halloween Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 What a maroon! Judge gives you a slap on the wrist and you decide to give the dice another roll, end up with a year in the slammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarathi Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Corruption is about more than money - such as highly politicised courts, and stacking of public departments with Yes-men. Question is, when the enemy has been put down and put away, how long before this loose anti-red coalition breaks up and starts turning on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Wow this makes my weekend. finally HiSo in jail and that guy thought he could get a better verdict. This spokes guy has lied often.. now he serves his time.. the humiliation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 He'd been a dreadful spokesperson for PT.....a blatant liar! Hope he enjoys his time away......! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 24, 2015 Author Share Posted July 24, 2015 PROMPONG'S CASEPheu Thai spokesman jailed for defaming former Constitutional Court presidentBANGKOK: -- The Supreme Court Friday jailed Pheu Thai spokesman Prompong Nopparit and former Pheu Thai MP Kiartudom Menasawat one year for having defamed former Constitutional Court president Wasant Sroypisut.The Supreme Court upheld the defamation conviction against the two former MPs and upheld the one-year jail term handed down on them by the Appeals Court.Wasant filed a defamation lawsuit against Prompong and Kiartudom on June 15 2010, saying that the two held a press conference to defame him on June 8 2010.The suit stated that the two unfoundedly alleged him with acting improperly and violating the code of ethic of judges and lacking justice and neutrality when handling the party dissolution case against the Democrat Party.The suit stated that the two former Pheu Thai MPs alleged Wasant with allowing a representative to meet him in private before the Constitution Court ruled in favour of the Democrat.On July 31, the Criminal Court convicted the two for defaming Wasant and gave them one year jail term and a fine of Bt50,000 each.Prompong and Kiartudom appealed against the ruling. On December 12, 2013, the Appeals Court upheld the conviction and gave them one-year jail term without suspension. The Appeals court lifted the fine.They appealed against the ruling with the Supreme Court.The Supreme Court ruled that their allegation against Wasant was groundless so the court upheld the one-year jail term sentence against them.Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Pheu-Thai-spokesman-jailed-for-defaming-former-Con-30265139.html-- The Nation 2015-07-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramrod711 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Not sure anyone should go to jail for defamation, but if anyone should, it would be Prompong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Kind of like the feline species in the wild and even those domesticated. The new biggest and meanest beast will kill the nursing young so as the female will come back in season, breed, produce and thus a new litter with basically a identical behavior gene pattern will come out of the bushes in a few months and the cycle will continue to be repeated.if the same or similar gene pool is allowed to continue being dominate. There is a method of taking the unwanted physical, and mental features out of the equatation when trying to improve or eliminate a undesirable feature. it is commonly referred to as casterating or neutering. There seems to be a huge number of individuals that should be prime canadates for this procedure, then maybe this country would have a run at becoming developed, industrialized and recongized as such by the rest of the countries that are so envied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thhMan Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Court rulings like this certainly do send out a message. The fun and games are over and if you want to continue playing this "old" game, then expect any leniancy shown prior to be thrown out and something harsher to take its place. Thailand.. you made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogmatix Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I also disagree with all types of criminal defamation laws but, if some one really has to go to jail for it, then Promprong is an excellent choice. What a prat taking the risk of appealing a 50k fine which is just a slap on the wrist for a corrupt politician. Let's hope we see some prison sentences for crimes that really deserve it like corruption. Boonsong, Yingluck's former commerce minister, would be another excellent choice for fake G2G rice exports to China scandal. A little bird told me that he planned to flee abroad a long time ago but was ordered to stay and take it like a man by his boss in Dubai. Him fleeing would make Pheua Thai's protestations of innocence re the rice pledging fiasco sound more hollow than they do already and this would have negative connotations for the boss's sister's criminal case. Thus things could go badly for Boonsong's family in Thailand, if he disobeyed orders and legged it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FangFerang Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Kind of like the feline species in the wild and even those domesticated. The new biggest and meanest beast will kill the nursing young so as the female will come back in season, breed, produce and thus a new litter with basically a identical behavior gene pattern will come out of the bushes in a few months and the cycle will continue to be repeated.if the same or similar gene pool is allowed to continue being dominate. There is a method of taking the unwanted physical, and mental features out of the equatation when trying to improve or eliminate a undesirable feature. it is commonly referred to as casterating or neutering. There seems to be a huge number of individuals that should be prime canadates for this procedure, then maybe this country would have a run at becoming developed, industrialized and recongized as such by the rest of the countries that are so envied. You're right. There are many recongized degenurates who are canadates for catseration, and they should be taken out of the equatation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac10 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah beautiful, all the apologists for the junta right on cue.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Corruption is about more than money - such as highly politicised courts, and stacking of public departments with Yes-men. Question is, when the enemy has been put down and put away, how long before this loose anti-red coalition breaks up and starts turning on their own. There are a lot of scumbags to be dealt with before your dream comes true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocopops Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Not sure anyone should go to jail for defamation, but if anyone should, it would be Prompong. Under these sort of circumstances it would seem particularly critical that truth be considered a complete defense. Unfortunately, it is not. Edited July 24, 2015 by cocopops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah beautiful, all the apologists for the junta right on cue.... As usual you got it wrong, bob, but we are getting used to it. Not junta apologists at all, we have nothing to apologize for, but these scumbag pin-up boys of yours certainly do. You really must learn the difference between a legit junta supporter and someone who does not support them while having a distinct "dislike" ??? for anyone tarred with the Shin brush. Maybe then you can post comments that are not based on bs. Capice ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 (edited) Not sure anyone should go to jail for defamation, but if anyone should, it would be Prompong. Under these sort of circumstances it would seem particularly critical that truth be considered a complete defense. Unfortunately, it is not. So your saying the guy told the truth .. and the sentence is unjust ? If so.. stupid remark because if it was true it was no defamation and the guy would have used this defense. He could not prove it so it was not the truth. Edited July 24, 2015 by robblok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmac10 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah beautiful, all the apologists for the junta right on cue.... As usual you got it wrong, bob, but we are getting used to it. Not junta apologists at all, we have nothing to apologize for, but these scumbag pin-up boys of yours certainly do. You really must learn the difference between a legit junta supporter and someone who does not support them while having a distinct "dislike" ??? for anyone tarred with the Shin brush. Maybe then you can post comments that are not based on bs. Capice ? Well Gee Mikemac, I don't recall mentioning anyone's name in my post.... but of course if you think I am referring to you (apologist for the junta) then go right ahead. If the cap fits... wear it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 hahahahah, about time these cretins served their sentences, using their political positions as an excuse to avoid it is no longer valid. Now lets see all those that are avoiding their sentences under the same reasons tossed in jail, that includes all sides of the political fence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Now that is out of the way, how about trial of Suthep for laundry list of major felonies against the government? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Now that is out of the way, how about trial of Suthep for laundry list of major felonies against the government? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yunla Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 the court said that Mr Prompong was well educated and held teaching jobs at several universities while Mr Kiat-udom sat in several parliamentary committees and, therefore, both of them should be a role model of the society. More of this please. There is more to these official positions than nice cars and luxury dining, the role also comes with a solemn responsibility to behave honourably and to be an entirely positive influence on the younger generation. Bringing disgrace to office is to insult the nation, it shows contempt for all the hard-working citizens who fund and believe in the structures of governance. Sentences should reflect the seriousness of the official position itself, alongside the seriousness of the offences. There are many highly-educated and honest people waiting in line to take the place of the corrupt and disgraced. They can be easily replaced by more worthy persons, and it is long past time they started behaving accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattayasnowman Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 You appeal a courts decision and then get punished for that. The right of appeal should be available without the fear of additional punishment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucec64 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah beautiful, all the apologists for the junta right on cue.... And in other news, Supreme Court acquit Abhisit, Suthep and Ong-art of defamation charges... http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/843008-supreme-court-acquit-abhisit-suthep-and-ong-art-of-defamation-charges/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Hail royalist warrior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Ah beautiful, all the apologists for the junta right on cue.... As usual you got it wrong, bob, but we are getting used to it. Not junta apologists at all, we have nothing to apologize for, but these scumbag pin-up boys of yours certainly do. You really must learn the difference between a legit junta supporter and someone who does not support them while having a distinct "dislike" ??? for anyone tarred with the Shin brush. Maybe then you can post comments that are not based on bs. Capice ? Well Gee Mikemac, I don't recall mentioning anyone's name in my post.... but of course if you think I am referring to you (apologist for the junta) then go right ahead. If the cap fits... wear it! You said - ...................."all the apologists for the junta right on cue".................. then just who were you referring to ? The seven or eight posters who commented on the story before you did ? The ones who agreed with this dirtbag being sent to prison ? Are they "all the apologists" or are there more ? Maybe I will PM each one of them and ask them if they are junta apologists just to see how accurate your comment was. I have a feeling I already know what the outcome will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim walker Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 More political prisoners anther thing for the junta to try and cover up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 He'd been a dreadful spokesperson for PT.....a blatant liar! Hope he enjoys his time away......! Lies and intimidation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 More political prisoners anther thing for the junta to try and cover up. How do you connect this case to the junta? - The offences were committed several years before the junta acted or even existed. - Many folks will recall this guys loud mouth, often including words and delivery which were intimidating to many, and that he had no hesitation in the past to tell lies and convenient twists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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