Hedonist thieves captured via CCTV



PHUKET: Police arrested two suspected thieves and their accomplice on Wednesday, after collecting evidence from nearby CCTV cameras.

Chaiprasit Boonyok and Thiradet Chotika, both 23, confessed to two robberies that took place last week, confirmed Thung Thong Police Superintendent Chaowalit Petchsripia.

“They told us that they had committed the crimes just to have some extra cash to ‘have a good time’,” said Lt Chaowalit.

Police first arrested Mr Thiradet. He told police about the involvement of Mr Chaiprasit, as well as Supachai Botepram, 20, who was the owner of the bike and had received an iPhone 5 from the other two.

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-- Phuket Gazette 2016-01-16

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

No need in Thailand. There is no criminal justice process in Thailand. Justice is not an understood concept in Thailand.

Good another two crooks off the streets , just 40 million to go

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

It's not slander , when proven right

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

It's not slander , when proven right

Incorrect; under Thai law, when you besmirch a person't name or reputation - it is slander regardless if it is proven right or wrong.

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

It's not slander , when proven right

Incorrect; under Thai law, when you besmirch a person't name or reputation - it is slander regardless if it is proven right or wrong.

Not what i've been told recently by the lawyer here on Thai visa.....true point no slander was his answer

Too bad that does not apply to most of the defamation suits of untouchables against common folks. Just think about the girl and goldmine case...

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

It's not slander , when proven right

Incorrect; under Thai law, when you besmirch a person't name or reputation - it is slander regardless if it is proven right or wrong.

Not what i've been told recently by the lawyer here on Thai visa.....true point no slander was his answer

Defamation in Thailand: Under Section 326 of the Thai Criminal Code, defamation is defined as whoever imputes anything about another person to a third person in a manner likely to impair the person’s reputation or place the person in contempt or hatred by others. When defamation is committed by publication or other media made visible by any means, the offender is liable for imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to 200,000 baht. If the person who is accused of defamation is able to prove that the statement is true, the person shall not be punished. But the truth is not a defense for private matters that is not a benefit to the public (Section 330).

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

It's not slander , when proven right

Incorrect; under Thai law, when you besmirch a person't name or reputation - it is slander regardless if it is proven right or wrong.

Duh. You think maybe it has something to do with the fact that they are the police?

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

Because the police did it?

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

It's not slander , when proven right

Incorrect; under Thai law, when you besmirch a person't name or reputation - it is slander regardless if it is proven right or wrong.

Since slander is an English word defined as a false statement that is not quite accurate, but 'defamation'; might fit..

Edited January 17, 201610 yr by jacko45k

Of course, these fine examples of youth will be out on the street quite soon..

Defamation in Thailand: Under Section 326 of the Thai Criminal Code, defamation is defined as whoever imputes anything about another person to a third person in a manner likely to impair the persons reputation or place the person in contempt or hatred by others. When defamation is committed by publication or other media made visible by any means, the offender is liable for imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to 200,000 baht. If the person who is accused of defamation is able to prove that the statement is true, the person shall not be punished. But the truth is not a defense for private matters that is not a benefit to the public (Section 330).

so you got your answer right there. The truth is an acceptable defense in cases where the alleged defamation was about reporting who committed the crime.

I guess a defamation charge might stick if the arrested person is later proven innocent.

kick the lawyer here then?? Not sure why i would get this advice

Defamation in Thailand: Under Section 326 of the Thai Criminal Code, defamation is defined as whoever imputes anything about another person to a third person in a manner likely to impair the persons reputation or place the person in contempt or hatred by others. When defamation is committed by publication or other media made visible by any means, the offender is liable for imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to 200,000 baht. If the person who is accused of defamation is able to prove that the statement is true, the person shall not be punished. But the truth is not a defense for private matters that is not a benefit to the public (Section 330).

so you got your answer right there. The truth is an acceptable defense in cases where the alleged defamation was about reporting who committed the crime.

I guess a defamation charge might stick if the arrested person is later proven innocent.

It took a while but your last sentence finally got to my point - the reason I raised the issue in the first place.

Not everyone who the Thai police arrest are convicted but everyone who the Thai police arrest do have their names made public - in a country with very strict defamation laws. Why aren't the defamation laws enforced against the Thai police? (And please - don't be a troll and say "because they are the police - duh.) What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Defamation in Thailand: Under Section 326 of the Thai Criminal Code, defamation is defined as whoever imputes anything about another person to a third person in a manner likely to impair the persons reputation or place the person in contempt or hatred by others. When defamation is committed by publication or other media made visible by any means, the offender is liable for imprisonment for up to two years and a fine of up to 200,000 baht. If the person who is accused of defamation is able to prove that the statement is true, the person shall not be punished. But the truth is not a defense for private matters that is not a benefit to the public (Section 330).

so you got your answer right there. The truth is an acceptable defense in cases where the alleged defamation was about reporting who committed the crime.

I guess a defamation charge might stick if the arrested person is later proven innocent.

It took a while but your last sentence finally got to my point - the reason I raised the issue in the first place.

Not everyone who the Thai police arrest are convicted but everyone who the Thai police arrest do have their names made public - in a country with very strict defamation laws. Why aren't the defamation laws enforced against the Thai police? (And please - don't be a troll and say "because they are the police - duh.) What is good for the goose is good for the gander.

Don't they only release the names of the people they manage to extract a confession from?

When the Thai police publish the names of the people they have arrested, why isn't it considered "slander" under Thai law?

In this case the police have published the names of people that have already confessed to the crime they were arrested for, no chance for a defamation case in their case.

The journalist is only reporting on THE FACT that "police arrested two suspected thieves and their accomplice." Their names are allowed to be published because they are "suspected thieves" as they have not be found guilty by a Court.

There is no defamation involved because only the actions of police have been made public, and those actions are factual.