Phuket governor orders investigation into Facebook 'defamation' post

[webfact]

Phuket governor orders investigation into Facebook 'defamation' post
Phuket Gazette


Governor Chamroen said he was doing his best to solve the dispute between Baron World Trade and the Rawai sea gypsy community fairly. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada has ordered an investigation into a Facebook user who has accused him of taking sides in a dispute over land rights between the sea gypsy community in Rawai and developer Baron World Trade Co Ltd, which plans to build luxury villas on the contested beachfront land.

The Facebook user, who goes by the screen name Paskorn Jumlongrach, claimed in his February 2 post that the governor had sided with Baron World Trade and tried to persuade the sea gypsy community leaders to accept terms offered by the developer. His post also expressed strong disappointment that the Department of Special Investigation had not taken action after lengthy investigations.

Mr Paskorn’s post referred to a preliminary meeting between the governor, five sea gypsy representatives, and representatives of Baron World Trade on Monday night, ahead of a public meeting planned for the next day.

Baron World Trade claims to hold ownership documents for the land occupied by the Rawai sea gypsy community and wants the sea gypsies to move to another area designated by them.

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Phuket-governor-orders-investigation-Facebook-defamation-post/63062?desktopversion


-- Phuket Gazette 2016-02-05

[ChrisY1]

Just a few days ago, the lands office announced that the sea gypsies had legal tenure over the disputed land and had held that tenure for decades......

Seems the developer has friends to assist him.............

Another case of the poor being kicked out of their place!

[madmitch]

The wider implications of this are more concerning. Yet another personal defamation case following an online allegation.

[Tatsujin]

Thailand, where telling the truth gets you a libel/defamation case against you.

This Phuket Governor is (along with all the others) in the pockets of "business" (money) and should be replaced post haste. I nominate the head of the Chao Ley.

[steelepulse]

No comment as to this administration.........................

[LivinginKata]

Thailand, where telling the truth gets you a libel/defamation case against you.

<snip>

That's the big problem with Thailand's defamation laws. Really does not matter if it's true or not. It all about the hurt/damaged feelings of the recipent

[grumpyoldman]

Thailand, where telling the truth gets you a libel/defamation case against you.

<snip>

That's the big problem with Thailand's defamation laws. Really does not matter if it's true or not. It all about the hurt/damaged feelings of the recipent

Face the face.

[exbikey]

I've heard there's a new social media website designed with Thailandin mind, it's called "LossofFacebook"

[Reigntax]

All Phukets book shops have been raided in search of that book with a face on the cover. They expect the book will soon be caught and face charges.

Edited February 5, 2016 by Reigntax

[Redline]

He didn't print it in the newspaper. People defame me all the time. Bring it on!

You made me feel bad. Give me money

Edited February 5, 2016 by Redline