Court Warns Against Sharing Videos of Raging Judge

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Court Warns Against Sharing Videos of Raging Judge

By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter



Judge Chidchanok Paensuwan is parodied in this t-shirt sold at an online shop. Photo: “We Sell Everything in the Universe” / Facebook

BANGKOK — Those sharing videos of a mentally-ill judge going on a rampage may face prosecution, according to a court spokesman.

Chidchanok Paensuwan, who was seen yelling and throwing a plastic water bottle at civil servants in a now-viral video, has a mental disorder and is therefore protected by law from public humiliation, spokesman Suebpong Sripongkul said.

Suebpong cited Article 16 of the 2008 Mental Health Act, which stated that “No person shall disclose information relating to the health of a patient in a manner that may cause damage to them.”

“Therefore, those who posted video clips of Ms. Chidchanok with messages that potentially cause damage to her will be considered as breaking the law,” Suebpong was quoted as saying by Spring News yesterday. “They may face both jail terms and fines.”

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/detail.php?newsid=1453523081

-- Khaosod English 2016-01-23

[Orac]

Surely the ones who disclosed information about her were the courts themselves who told everyone about her mental disorder.

[thequietman]

[phoenixdoglover]

Yet another example of how officials try to intimidate people who are engaging in free speech. There is no disclosure of medical information, other than by the court spokesperson.

[Bernard Flint]

Got far more important things in my life, than too look at a deranged guy

[richard_smith237]

Yet another example of how officials try to intimidate people who are engaging in free speech. There is no disclosure of medical information, other than by the court spokesperson.

OK, so she has a mental disorder, which in the video shows she is not able to control her emotions... But she's allowed to drive ???....

[z42]

And to add to the level of stupidity that has been displayed up to now. The reason the judge was acting so disgracefully was that she reportedly did not take her medication.

I guess the only (potential) silver lining here is that her days as a judge are surely over now

[riki]

taking care of one of their own ,how the hell did she become a judge

[dominique355]

How about the damage this person may cause to the public? How is the law protecting the public from these people?

[NongKhaiKid]

But stable enough to be permitted to drive a car.

[dominique355]

This law is very convenient. The government should use it for its own protection.

[Reigntax]

Yet another example of how officials try to intimidate people who are engaging in free speech. There is no disclosure of medical information, other than by the court spokesperson.

You would expect if they know she has a mental problem, they have a duty of care to all others to ensure she does not pose any danger to anybody else.

She obviously is a danger, is being allowed to continue to drive and presnts a danger to all road users and pedestrians, or anyone who crosses her path.

The court has once again failed to deal with an issue in a competent and professional manner. They have applied their normal standard of shoot the messenger and ignore the cause, especially as she is one of their muppets.

[Bluespunk]

"Suebpong cited Article 16 of the 2008 Mental Health Act, which stated that No person shall disclose information relating to the health of a patient in a manner that may cause damage to them.

So you'll be prosecuting yourself soon then?

[NCC1701A]

so the first thing you say to a thai cop is "i have a mental disorder." so they can't parade you around or photograph you. right?

love the tee shirt.

[jacky54]

Mental dis order is what the hiso always use to get out of prosecution/ or a iight sentence if any, and gives them absurd legal protection from their immature brat like behavior. WIll she pay the fine no, nothing will happen to her including having to have her 'disorder' diagnosed, I diagnose severe Thaialightis

[BuckBee]

^ spot on

[MZurf]

And to add to the level of stupidity that has been displayed up to now. The reason the judge was acting so disgracefully was that she reportedly did not take her medication.

I guess the only (potential) silver lining here is that her days as a judge are surely over now

"I guess the only (potential) silver lining here is that her days as a judge are surely over now"

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Having all your mental faculties in order does not seem to be a prerequisite for obtaining senior public positions in this country.

[NCC1701A]

"Chidchanok Paensuwan, who was seen yelling and throwing a plastic water bottle at civil servants in a now-viral video, has a mental disorder and is therefore protected by law from public humiliation, spokesman Suebpong Sripongkul said."

"Suebpong cited Article 16 of the 2008 Mental Health Act, which stated that “No person shall disclose information relating to the health of a patient in a manner that may cause damage to them.”

oops...

[MaxLee]

Mental dis order is what the hiso always use to get out of prosecution/ or a iight sentence if any, and gives them absurd legal protection from their immature brat like behavior. WIll she pay the fine no, nothing will happen to her including having to have her 'disorder' diagnosed, I diagnose severe Thaialightis

Yep that makes everybody in power and their spoilt brats, mentally ill, especially the ones at the top, that must not be named due to forum rules.....

[NCC1701A]

OMG, I had a TV member disagree with one of my comments!

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE? DON'T YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

[RoboGeisha]

I didn't know that the average "Do you know who I am?" behavior of many Thai "VIP's" is considered a mental disorder.

[Ceruhe]

This country produces gold, albeit referring to stories, like no other.

Keep it coming, I'm ready for more lol

[Hawk]

I do not believe that she has a certified mental disorder at all, she was clearly having a hi-so tantrum. She is rich so she believes she can do and she pleases. No accuses for such medieval, hi-so bad behaviour. She needs a hard slap around her big head.

[bridge2bridge]

Another case of the Legal System protecting their own SCUM.

[phitsanulokjohn]

Mentally ill and driving?Nothing unusual there,I'm up against mental driving all day long here.

No,I think it's more a case of the judge being the recipient rather than the administer of the punishment,and found the fact hard to take.

[Artisi]

While she is having these mental health issues, it is pleasing to see that she is still able to hold a drivers licence(or is that an assumption as she is Hi-So) and free to drive about, even if she is few kangaroos short in the top paddock ...

[trogers]

That video does not show three vital points:

1. She is mentally deranged

2. She is still holding the position of a judge, though inactive

3. She is still allowed to drive a one tonne vehicle on public roads.

How can any distributor or viewer construe that she is mentally deranged?

[ldiablo]

I had no idea she had a mental disorder until i was informed by Suebpong. So in essence Mr/Ms Suebpong has in fact disclosed information relating to the health of a patient in a manner that may cause damage to Ms. Paensuwan and has therefore broken the law himself/herself.

[jacky54]

will she be hearing the cases against those accused of showing her up as a spoilt ill mannered brat? Her husband must be proud, poor sod

[Lupatria]

Chidchanok Paensuwan, who has a mental disorder and is therefore protected by law from public humiliation.

If that’s a fact in a civilized country the court would revoke her driving license to protect the rest of the population from her outrage.