Potjaman, Bannapot Won't Meet Asc

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Potjaman, Bannapot won't meet ASC

(Bangkokpost.com)

The wife of the deposed prime minister, Potjaman Shinawatra and her step-brother would stay away from the Assets Scrutiny Committee on Thursday, despite orders to appear in order to acknowledge a charge of tax evasion over share transfers.

Family legal adviser Noppadol Pattama said Khunying Potjaman and Bannapot Damapong would not meet ASC as the panel had scheduled because they were on business trips abroad.

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[samtam]

Until these appearances before AEC NCCC are enforced then all of what has taken place, the coup and what followed, is utterly meaningless. Potjaman, her brother, her children have all postponed their appearances because they had better things to do. This is hogwash, and should not be tolerated. It should be treated as contempt of court, and failure to appear should attract arrest warrants. If indeed the bombs, coup rumours are to be believed, then one can understand why. Even those not involved in any of that are asking why it is taking so long to justify the September coup. I know it takes time to garner evidence, but for the main protagonists to delay their appearances is simply not acceptable, and the new government has to get tough, if they are to retain the support of the people, and hold onto dwindling credibility.

[Sing_Sling]

Until these appearances before AEC NCCC are enforced then all of what has taken place, the coup and what followed, is utterly meaningless. Potjaman, her brother, her children have all postponed their appearances because they had better things to do. This is hogwash, and should not be tolerated. It should be treated as contempt of court, and failure to appear should attract arrest warrants. If indeed the bombs, coup rumours are to be believed, then one can understand why. Even those not involved in any of that are asking why it is taking so long to justify the September coup. I know it takes time to garner evidence, but for the main protagonists to delay their appearances is simply not acceptable, and the new government has to get tough, if they are to retain the support of the people, and hold onto dwindling credibility.

One would hope that evidence would have been there to justify the coup in the first place, otherwise it's a bit like 'shoot first and ask questions later.' Oh, I forgot which country we are talking about . . .

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TAX PROBE / DEFENCE AGAINST CRIMINAL CHARGES

Potjaman, Bannapot have 15 days

SURASAK GLAHAN

Potjaman Shinawatra, wife of the deposed prime minister, and her step-brother have 15 days to defend themselves against criminal charges of collusion in tax evasion, otherwise the case will proceed, Assets Scrutiny Committee (ASC) spokesman Sak Korsangruang said yesterday. A formal notice of criminal charges against Khunying Potjaman, her step-brother Bannapot Damapong and another two accused people will be sent to them today as they failed to acknowledge the charges before an inquiry team of the ASC yesterday, said Mr Sak, who is a member of the inquiry sub-panel.

The relatives and their four close aides are charged with criminal offences under the Revenue Code for colluding to lie to authorities about the transfer of 4.5 million Shin Corp shares worth 738 million baht, in order to avoid tax liability, in 1997. They are also accused of violating the Criminal Code.

The four others charged are Duangta Vongpakdi, the Shinawatra family's domestic helper; Kanchanapha Honghern, a secretary to Khunying Potjaman; Wanchai Honghern, a broker for the deal; and Pranee Wetchapruekpitak, Khunying Potjaman's close assistant. Only Ms Pranee and Mr Wanchai showed up yesterday to meet Mr Sak's team to acknowledge the charges, as scheduled. They will have to defend themselves by Jan 19. Both declined to talk to the press.

The ASC was informed by lawyers for Khunying Potjaman, Mr Bannapot and Ms Kanchanapha that the four others were busy and could not come, said Mr Sak. Those who failed to show up yesterday will have to defend themselves against the charges either in person or in writing within 15 days of their receipt of the notice sent out today, he said. Otherwise they will be seen as having waived the right to defend themselves against the charges.

Noppadol Pattama, a lawyer for the Shinawatra family, has said the relatives would defend themselves in writing.

They have been told they have to go in person........

They really do think they are above the law.

I say put them in Jail, revoke bail and really teach them a lesson.

If nothing is done then the government will lose even more credibility, not that there is much left to lose!

[Rinrada]

They have been told they have to go in person........ ..Guilty ..that was quick..

They really do think they are above the law. ...errr wot la....

I say put them in Jail, revoke bail and really teach them a lesson. Yes ...spit on them......

If nothing is done then the government will lose even more credibility, not that there is much left to lose!

Thats wot any self respecting grubby little 3 rd World Military Government MIGHT do ........

but surely you dont think for one minute this would apply to...Th......tut tut