Court issues arrest warrant for Kamnan Sia

[webfact]

Court issues arrest warrant for Kamnan Sia



BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court on Thursday issued a warrant for the arrest of former Democrat MP of Kanchanaburi Mr Pracha Phopipit, alias Kamnan Sia, after he failed to show up to listen to the Supreme Court’s verdict.

Kamnan Sia’ Common Law wife, Mrs Khemporn Tarngjaiyen, one of the defendants in the same court case, asked the court for the reading of the Supreme Court’s verdict to be postponed claming her husband was still recuperating after an operation following a serious car accident in August. She also claimed that Kamnan Sia was suffering from heart disease.

The court, however, rejected the request saying that the ex-Democrat MP should be strong enough to attend the court’s hearing today three months since the accident.

The court suspected that the defendant might run away and decided to issue a warrant for his arrest and set the new date for the reading of the verdict on December 22.

Kamnan Sia, his wife, Ms Wanna Lorpaiboon, a close aide of Mrs Khemporn and Mr Thawil Sawasdi, an associate of the kamnan were charged with resorting to extortion and illegal detention to prevent a rival company from bidding for construction contracts in Kanchanaburi during 1999-2001.

The court of first instance found Kamnan Sia and the other co-defendants guilty and sentenced him to five years jailterm and four years for the rest. But the Appeals Court overturned the verdict by acquitting all of them.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-kamnan-sia


-- Thai PBS 2015-11-19

[zaphod reborn]

Yes, Yingluck. Here is that skewed justice you criticize. Save that "ill health" excuse in your rolodex for when your verdict is being read.

[smutcakes]

well i presume they will simply head down to his house and pick him up this afternoon?..... correct.

[FloridaExport]

Am I the only one who always reads "Kamnan" as "Conman"?

[Rykbanlor]

Wow, a wealthy politician not showing up to a court hearing, that is unprecedented!

[waldroj]

You would think his wife could have brought his passport to hand to the judge (as a mark of good faith)!

[NongKhaiKid]

well i presume they will simply head down to his house and pick him up this afternoon?..... correct.

Or will he simply be yet another one the system manages to ' mislay ' ?

If there's fears he might leg it will anyone bother to inform Immigration although that might not help much.

[djjamie]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Edited November 19, 2015 by djjamie

[smutcakes]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Well if you think the justice system has worked in this case started in 1999 then i would hate to see your failed justice system.

He is not in jail, or under arrest either.

[Emster23]

would that they had same tenacity going after Son of Red Bull.

"One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted." They don't want to see their buddies lose face? If not arrested really don't need to worry about courts.... sacrificial lamb here perhaps. I have a nice bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to sell those who think Thai justice system is fair. BTW how is that Suthep trial going?

Edited November 19, 2015 by Emster23

[ldiablo]

Yes, Yingluck. Here is that skewed justice you criticize. Save that "ill health" excuse in your rolodex for when your verdict is being read.

The court of first instance found Kamnan Sia and the other co-defendants guilty and sentenced him to five years jailterm and four years for the rest. But the Appeals Court overturned the verdict by acquitting all of them.

Skewed justice is exactly what it is otherwise the appeals court wouldn't have overturned the verdict

[ratcatcher]

You would think his wife could have brought his passport to hand to the judge (as a mark of good faith)!

Which wife? This guy has a choice.

[speedtripler]

Yes, Yingluck. Here is that skewed justice you criticize. Save that "ill health" excuse in your rolodex for when your verdict is being read.

The court of first instance found Kamnan Sia and the other co-defendants guilty and sentenced him to five years jailterm and four years for the rest. But the Appeals Court overturned the verdict by acquitting all of them.

Skewed justice is exactly what it is otherwise the appeals court wouldn't have overturned the verdict

maybe he didnt want to cough up the money to buy the first judge off ..............

then he realised there was overwhelming evidence so he paid the 2nd judge off...........

now hes decided to do a runner ...........just in case ..........

amazing how many wealthy and corrupt people in thailand get ill when its time for courts or jails .........

[ratcatcher]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Well if you think the justice system has worked in this case started in 1999 then i would hate to see your failed justice system.

He is not in jail, or under arrest either.

"..........this case started in 1999.........."

Well, not to make too much of an issue of it, he's a Democrat and who was in power for the largest period of time between then and now.?

[smutcakes]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Well if you think the justice system has worked in this case started in 1999 then i would hate to see your failed justice system.

He is not in jail, or under arrest either.

"..........this case started in 1999.........."

Well, not to make too much of an issue of it, he's a Democrat and who was in power for the largest period of time between then and now.?

I dont even know what you are trying to say? Are you suggesting that the courts can be influenced and they are not interpedent?

[ratcatcher]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Well if you think the justice system has worked in this case started in 1999 then i would hate to see your failed justice system.

He is not in jail, or under arrest either.

"..........this case started in 1999.........."

Well, not to make too much of an issue of it, he's a Democrat and who was in power for the largest period of time between then and now.?

I dont even know what you are trying to say? Are you suggesting that the courts can be influenced and they are not interpedent?

They used to be, maybe not anymore under the present regime and not sure about "interpedent"?

Interdependent? Independent? Typo?

[WhizBang]

This is a prime example of why the entire judicial system MUST be reformed.

[Thai at Heart]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Well if you think the justice system has worked in this case started in 1999 then i would hate to see your failed justice system.

He is not in jail, or under arrest either.

"..........this case started in 1999.........."

Well, not to make too much of an issue of it, he's a Democrat and who was in power for the largest period of time between then and now.?

I dont even know what you are trying to say? Are you suggesting that the courts can be influenced and they are not interpedent?

Surely not. Say it ain't so....

[Thai at Heart]

Of course one will not see the Right Honourable Abhisit stating the justice system does not work or that the government gets what ever they want so why bother turning up.

One will not see Dem supporters blame the courts for a perceived bias or accusing the system of being slanted. One will not witness people burning effigies of the judges or pouring blood on the court house steps.

One will see Dem supporters respect the law and the courts and hope this man is held accountable for his actions because they do not defend criminals.

A weak excuse used too often. I hope they throw the book at him.

Well if you think the justice system has worked in this case started in 1999 then i would hate to see your failed justice system.

He is not in jail, or under arrest either.

"..........this case started in 1999.........."
Well, not to make too much of an issue of it, he's a Democrat and who was in power for the largest period of time between then and now.?

I dont even know what you are trying to say? Are you suggesting that the courts can be influenced and they are not interpedent?

They used to be, maybe not anymore under the present regime and not sure about "interpedent"?
Interdependent? Independent? Typo?

Used to be? When was that?

[Enoon]

Apparently she thinks he may also have a touch of leukaemia coming on, and he has been getting a bit "alzheimery".

(Don't forget there's that vital 6 months temple-time that needs to be done)

[fekman]

Spain issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday. How come that isn't big news??????

[halloween]

With an arrest warrant issued to hear the verdict, can I assume it will not be "Innocent"?

There seems to be a recurrence of Criminal/ Appeals/Supreme court verdicts of guilty/innocent/guilty. Perhaps there should be a close look at the appeals court judges involved and their levels of "generosity".As it seems to cover both sides of the political spectrum, one has to suspect "other causes".

[webfact]

Court issues arrest warrant for 'Kamnan Sia' over bid-fixing case
Kesinee Taengkhieo
The Nation


Kamnan Sia

BANGKOK: -- THE Ratchadapisek Criminal Court yesterday issued an arrest warrant for former Kanchanaburi Democrat MP Pracha "Kamnan Sia" Pothipipit after he again failed to appear at Supreme Court to hear the verdict in a case of alleged government contract bid-fixing from over a decade ago.

The verdict reading was rescheduled for December 22.

A judge at the Bangkok-based Ratchadapisek Criminal Court was not convinced the lawyer's claim that the ex-MP could not appear in court because he was being treated for injuries sustained in an August 1 road accident. The lawyer also claimed Pracha had a heart condition.

The judge deemed Pracha a flight risk and ordered his arrest. The court also issued an arrest warrant for another defendant, Wanna Lorpaiboon, a close aide of Pracha's wife. The aide was not in court yesterday and the defence lawyer said he could not contact her.

Pracha, his wife Khemmaporn Tangjaiyen, Wanna and the late Thawil Sawasdee were defendants in this lawsuit. Only Khemmaporn appeared at the court yesterday.

The defendants have been charged with using force against, intimidating and illegally detaining a Wassadu Centre Co representative in an alleged move to fix the result of a May 2001 bid for the sale of steel cable to a state project.

In 2005, the Criminal Court found them guilty and sentenced Pracha to five years in jail and his alleged three accomplices to four years each. The Appeals Court reversed the lower court's decision and acquitted all four defendants. The public prosecutor then appealed to the Supreme Court.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Court-issues-arrest-warrant-for-Kamnan-Sia-over-bi-30273347.html


-- The Nation 2015-11-20

[oneday]

"...The court, however, rejected the request saying that the ex-Democrat MP should be strong enough to attend the court’s hearing today three months since the accident..."

So now lawyers and judges are medical doctors with the powers of remote viewing and examination...WOW!

Edited November 19, 2015 by oneday

[waldroj]

Maybe a compromise would be for the Supreme Court to organise a special bedside court hearing for Pracha?

[Baerboxer]

"...The court, however, rejected the request saying that the ex-Democrat MP should be strong enough to attend the court’s hearing today three months since the accident..."

So now lawyers and judges are medical doctors with the powers of remote viewing and examination...WOW!

Did the defense lawyer produce doctor's letters, hospital reports or anything to substantiate his clients inability to attend.

Not bothering to attend court proceedings seems a trait in the higher echelons who still see themselves above and beyond the law,

[fred Kubasa]

" Sia" ? ", Well I never....... what indeed is this world coming to be ?

Next they'll be saying Monks are baddies too !

[canopus1969]

Spain issued an arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday. How come that isn't big news??????

Benjamin - who

[Srikcir]

"The judge deemed Pracha a flight risk and ordered his arrest."

Pracha was found not guilty by the court of appeals. It would follow then that he is a free man and should be able to move about.So he doesn't merit an arrest. If he failed to appear to hear the verdict of the Supreme Court, call his attornery in to Court and issue the SC's decision. If guilty then issue a warrant to arrest him as he has no priviledge to freedom of movement.

Thai justice seems very focused on arresting people while law enforcement hasn't proven charges. This seems to reflect both an incompetent judicial and prosecutorial system.