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Chaturon appears at military court over jurisdiction objection



BANGKOK: -- Former education minister Chaturon Chaisaeng today appeared at the Bangkok Military Court to hear order of the court over his recent objection to its jurisdiction to try two cases which he was charged by the military junta of breaching Article 116 of the Criminal Vide, and of breaching the Computer Crime Act.

He said he has petitioned his objection to the Criminal Court as he considered the two charges he faced should be tried at the civilian court rather than the military court.

However he said if the civilian court (Criminal Court) disagreed with the military court to try the two cases which he was defendant, then a joint committee would be appointed to make a final ruling which court will have the jurisdiction in the trial.

He said if the ruling comes out that the military court has jurisdiction to try him, he would let the process to go ahead.

Article 116 relates to offences against the peace and order of the country.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/chaturon-appears-at-military-court-over-jurisdiction-objection


-- Thai PBS 2015-09-28

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[peterjackson]

When an unelected, undemocratic, autocratic military is running the country, expect that they will try cases in a court in which they are more able to control the outcomes.

[zaphod reborn]

When an unelected, undemocratic, autocratic military is running the country, expect that they will try cases in a court in which they are more able to control the outcomes.

There's no need to control the outcome. You could pick any MOE minister or higher-level government officer and be guaranteed a conviction for corruption whether tried in a civil court, an administrative court or a military court.

Just look at the stats - Thailand spends more money per student than any other country and has almost the worst results. The schools are dilapidated, many can't even afford to buy chalk, because all the funding is siphoned off by administrators.

The MOE is a haven for corruption and graft and it's good to see at least one person who will be held accountable. Too bad they can't take the entire Ministry and all the school administrators, current and former, down as well.

Chaturon's objection, and there will be many more, as well as the ubiquitous defamation cases, filed by this PTP scoundrel, as that is the defense tactic of any elitist - clog up the courts and string out the time until conviction for the longest period, in the hopes that a favorable government will come to power and provide them with protection.

Edited September 28, 2015 by zaphod reborn

[peterjackson]

When an unelected, undemocratic, autocratic military is running the country, expect that they will try cases in a court in which they are more able to control the outcomes.

There's no need to control the outcome. You could pick any MOE minister or higher-level government officer and be guaranteed a conviction for corruption whether tried in a civil court, an administrative court or a military court.

Just look at the stats - Thailand spends more money per student than any other country and has almost the worst results. The schools are dilapidated, many can't even afford to buy chalk, because all the funding is siphoned off by administrators.

The MOE is a haven for corruption and graft and it's good to see at least one person who will be held accountable. Too bad they can't take the entire Ministry and all the school administrators, current and former, down as well.

Where there's a will there's a way.

Obviously the Supreme Leader is more about rhetoric than action and along the way a few sacrificial lambs will be taken down.

MOE corruption is no less prevalent after 18 months of Military Controlled rule, than anytime in the past 10 years.

The trough is always full and the pigs are a plenty.

[Jonathan Fairfield]

Court of Justice reviews martial court's power over Chaturon's case

BANGKOK:-- Former education minister Chaturon Chaisang Monday thanked the martial court for allowing his case to be reviewed by a committee of the Court of Justice as to which court should try him.

Chaturon has been charged in the martial court for having violated a summoning order of the National Council for Peace and Order.

Chaturon argued that he should be tried by the Criminal Court, not the martial court.

Following his argument, the military court agreed to have a committee of the Court of Justice to review Chaturon's case to decide whether it should be tried in the military court or Criminal Court.

The proceeding of the case in the martial court is suspected pending a decision by the committee.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/Court-of-Justice-reviews-martial-courts-power-over-30269704.html

-- The Nation 2015-09-28

[zaphod reborn]

When an unelected, undemocratic, autocratic military is running the country, expect that they will try cases in a court in which they are more able to control the outcomes.

There's no need to control the outcome. You could pick any MOE minister or higher-level government officer and be guaranteed a conviction for corruption whether tried in a civil court, an administrative court or a military court.

Just look at the stats - Thailand spends more money per student than any other country and has almost the worst results. The schools are dilapidated, many can't even afford to buy chalk, because all the funding is siphoned off by administrators.

The MOE is a haven for corruption and graft and it's good to see at least one person who will be held accountable. Too bad they can't take the entire Ministry and all the school administrators, current and former, down as well.

Where there's a will there's a way.

Obviously the Supreme Leader is more about rhetoric than action and along the way a few sacrificial lambs will be taken down.

MOE corruption is no less prevalent after 18 months of Military Controlled rule, than anytime in the past 10 years.

The trough is always full and the pigs are a plenty.

Sure, but funny with all the corruption that is obvious to everyone, including the Thai electorate, that not one MOE official ever faced a corruption charge under Yingluck's administration, even if they served under the Abhisit or coup governments. The trough was a free-for-all during her administration. At least some kind of accountability has been initiated for a few sacrificial lambs.

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Inter-court panel to decide on Chaturon cases
THE NATION

BANGKOK: -- THE Military Court yesterday referred the decision on whether it or the Criminal Court should have jurisdiction over the trials of former education minister Chaturon Chaisang to a committee formed by both courts to make the ruling.

Chaturon is being tried for failing to report to the National Council for Peace and Order, for alleged violations of the Computer Crimes Act and for alleged violations of Article 116 of the Penal Code - a sedition charge.

He appeared at the Military Court yesterday for a hearing on a petition he lodged last year in which he argued that the Criminal Court should have jurisdiction over his cases.

He thanked the Military Court for granting him justice by allowing the Inter-Court Committee to make the final decision on the matter.

The Courts of Justice had earlier |said that the Criminal Court should have jurisdiction over Chaturon's |cases.

Chaturon, a key member of Pheu Thai Party, said his trials would be temporarily suspended until the final decision was made.

He was arrested on May 27 at the Foreign Correspondents Club for holding a press conference after he refused to respond to a summons and report to the NCPO after the coup.He said he would continue to express constructive opinions on the NCPO and the current administration in accordance with the law, as doing so benefited the public.

Chaturon added that his views, made as a politician and as a citizen, would not violate security laws or affect national security.

The sedition charge levelled against him carries a maximum jail term of seven years.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/politics/Inter-court-panel-to-decide-on-Chaturon-cases-30269759.html


-- The Nation 2015-09-29

[greenchair]

When an unelected, undemocratic, autocratic military is running the country, expect that they will try cases in a court in which they are more able to control the outcomes.

There's no need to control the outcome. You could pick any MOE minister or higher-level government officer and be guaranteed a conviction for corruption whether tried in a civil court, an administrative court or a military court.

Just look at the stats - Thailand spends more money per student than any other country and has almost the worst results. The schools are dilapidated, many can't even afford to buy chalk, because all the funding is siphoned off by administrators.

The MOE is a haven for corruption and graft and it's good to see at least one person who will be held accountable. Too bad they can't take the entire Ministry and all the school administrators, current and former, down as well.

Chaturon's objection, and there will be many more, as well as the ubiquitous defamation cases, filed by this PTP scoundrel, as that is the defense tactic of any elitist - clog up the courts and string out the time until conviction for the longest period, in the hopes that a favorable government will come to power and provide them with protection.

Totally agree with you.

The ministry of education is possibly the most corrupt institution of them all. With a great deal of the private school owners belonging to the democrat camp. However, I wonder if you read the post correctly. Chaturon has not been charged with corruption at all. He has been charged for not showing up for his attitude adjustment and posting his political views on his facebook page.

[oldsailor35]

It never ceases to astound me. People are such a hurry to condemn without fully understanding the facts, Especially those who are anti redshirt.