Abbot remains free as Tiger Temple threatens to sue govt

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Abbot remains free as Tiger Temple threatens to sue govt
By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter


The Tiger Temple abbot Phra Visuthisaradhera, aka Luangta Chan, rolls past reporters in a golf cart June 9 at the temple complex in Kanchanaburi province.

KANCHANABURI — Three weeks after the Tiger Temple was raided and shut down, its lawyer said Thursday they are preparing to sue the national parks department for defamation and malfeasance.

Temple lawyer Saiyood Pengboonchoo said the suit against the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation would seek to punish wildlife officials, including deputy chief Adisorn Noochdamrong for how it conducted its operation.

Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/courts/2016/06/23/abbot-remains-free-tiger-temple-threatens-sue-govt/

-- Khaosod English 2016-06-23

[Somtamnication]

Pathetic people. They should be defrocked, canned and put in the same cages as the tigers. Where is article 44 when you need it.

[leeneeds]

The Abbot has gone to seek council

with abbott of wat Dhammakaya

TWO abbott's in a pickle who's greed out shone

themselves so much they for got how they got the money in the first place

and have become Demi gods in their own minds.

[seajae]

if there was ever any doubt on the mental capacity and knowledge of the law these lawyers have it is now definitely ranked very low. Obviously all the lawyers can see is the amount of their fees increasing if they continue to follow this tack, seems the facts and what was found appear to be totally ignored by them. Wonder just how far they will go to prove how stupid they really are, of course the monks have already shown their mentality or should I say lack of it, rock on jail time for these maggots.

[worgeordie]

When in the wrong ...sue, seems to be the norm here.

regards Worgeordie

[smutcakes]

The NCPO are scared to do anything as it is more than likely both temples have a fair amount of muck on friends of the NCPO.

[halloween]

if there was ever any doubt on the mental capacity and knowledge of the law these lawyers have it is now definitely ranked very low. Obviously all the lawyers can see is the amount of their fees increasing if they continue to follow this tack, seems the facts and what was found appear to be totally ignored by them. Wonder just how far they will go to prove how stupid they really are, of course the monks have already shown their mentality or should I say lack of it, rock on jail time for these maggots.

No matter how hopeless the case, it is a lawyer's duty to defend his client until proven insolvent.

Edited June 23, 2016 by halloween

[PatOngo]

The tail continues to wag the dog!

[sweatalot]

unbelievable

The perps sue the government

shouldn't it be the other way round?

[WhizBang]

The NCPO are scared to do anything as it is more than likely both temples have a fair amount of muck on friends of the NCPO.

And therein lies the whole problem in Thailand. No one, regardless of who is in power, can effectively move against anyone else, no matter how low and slimy they may be, because there are too many skeletons in too many closets. So to prevent being outed themselves, no one makes a move against anyone else.

[WhizBang]

The arrogance of these criminals is stunning.

[mesterm]

[The stuttering parrot]

The old attack is the best form of defence route.

And I know nothing trick.

Standard tactics for guilty parties caught red handed.

Just hope the authorities get this right and these low life imposters do serious time..

Seize their assets and if they want the best defence then tell the monk and his mates to hit the Buddhist council up for the legal fees.

After all they seem to be very tolerant of the current load of rogue money grubbing monks!

[waldroj]

So, it would appear that temple tigers are real, while no matter how much the authorites may huff, puff, and roar, they are nothing more than paper tigers.

[HappyinNE]

I thought that under the Defamation Law in Thailand the truth is not a defense. It just matters that you were insulted? (or lost a bit of face!) The problem is with the law but don’t expect it to change as those in power love using it.

[dcnx]

Pathetic people. They should be defrocked, canned and put in the same cages as the tigers. Where is article 44 when you need it.

Makes you wonder who all has been cashing in from all of this.

[tomyummer]

Dead animals in the freezer didn't say enough?

[ratcatcher]

Pathetic people. They should be defrocked, canned and put in the same cages as the tigers. Where is article 44 when you need it.

"They should be defrocked, canned and put in the same cages as the tigers"

I think the tigers would like canned meat, as long as the monks were defrocked first.

[Rhys]

Because it came from a "so-called" monk.. it must be true, without questions...

[Strangebrew]

Here is an idea get tiger and UFO monks to team up put both abbots same building release all the tigers on UFO temple grounds after a few days of no feeding let Buddha sort this out At least it would be a monk feast for sure.

[Srikcir]

Defamation laws are not that uncommon in developed nations.

Take for example the United Kingdom Defamation Act of 1952. It reads in part¹ that defamation is

The publication of any false imputation concerning a person, or a member of his family, whether living or dead, by which (a) the reputation of that person is likely to be injured or ( he is likely to be injured in his profession or trade or © other persons are likely to be induced to shun, avoid, ridicule or despise him.

Publication of defamatory matter can be by (a) spoken words or audible sound or ( words intended to be read by sight or touch or © signs, signals, gestures or visible representations, and must be done to a person other than the person defamed.

An imputation means suggesting something bad or dishonest about someone.

Thus, Abbot appears would have a probable legal case by several interpretations. Since Thai government agencies operate under the auspices of PM Prayut, he might be considered a defendent. But then he has as Chief of the NCPO Article 44 to absolve the government of any impropieties. A Mexican Standoff.

1 http://www.thenewsmanual.net/Manuals%20Volume%203/volume3_69.htm

[Tatsujin]

The truth shall set you free.

Except here where instead you get sued in Court for dedamation, because even though it's true, it's "damaging" to the "temple" and impacts their moneymaking.

What a < deleted > up place this is sometimes.

Edited June 23, 2016 by Tatsujin

[Tatsujin]

Defamation laws are not that uncommon in developed nations.

Take for example the United Kingdom Defamation Act of 1952. It reads in part¹ that defamation is

The publication of any false imputation concerning a person, or a member of his family, whether living or dead, by which (a) the reputation of that person is likely to be injured or ( he is likely to be injured in his profession or trade or © other persons are likely to be induced to shun, avoid, ridicule or despise him.

Publication of defamatory matter can be by (a) spoken words or audible sound or ( words intended to be read by sight or touch or © signs, signals, gestures or visible representations, and must be done to a person other than the person defamed.

An imputation means suggesting something bad or dishonest about someone.

Thus, Abbot appears would have a probable legal case by several interpretations. Since Thai government agencies operate under the auspices of PM Prayut, he might be considered a defendent. But then he has as Chief of the NCPO Article 44 to absolve the government of any impropieties. A Mexican Standoff.

1 http://www.thenewsmanual.net/Manuals%20Volume%203/volume3_69.htm

The key word there is "false" ... saying something that is NOT true. If the case goes to Court in the UK and the truth was found to be false, damages would then be awarded.

In Thailand however, it doesn't matter whether it's actually true or not.

[goodheart555]

Pathetic people. They should be defrocked, canned and put in the same cages as the tigers. Where is article 44 when you need it.

In the cages with the tigers.

[lvr181]

Perhaps a les majeste case? I am sure the King would not approve of the monks trafficking in animals!

And Buddha would be appalled by the monks behaviour.

[Ulic]

Well,......... the best defence is a good offence.......especially in Thailand.

[sead]

Act now!! Don't give them time to get rid of evidence. There's guaranteed a lot more hidden illegal stuff in there.

[DTRACKER300]

Law and order at its best

[slapout]

Always considered politicans and lawyers as the principal threat to society who created more problems than they ever solved. After observing religions and their leaders as well as the RTP, it appears this is a 4 group contest to see who will walk or run away with all the funds and assets of society, as well as those, that are controlled by the other groups.

Are there any groups other than farmers, small vendors and unskilled labor who are being productive and ''making do'' due to their contribution to society? The sad part is most of these people have been brainwashed into accepting as true, or at least accepting, whatever they are told by those mentioned in above paragraph above.

[SOTIRIOS]

...justice....what justice....