TKDfella Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Good luck JH, you'll need it. I'd like to think that someone of power in England would help but I don't think it will happen. This is a good way to scare away foreign journalists and once Thai media is controlled it'll be good reports all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3421abc Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 What a shameful law that protects scammers and thieves. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 17 minutes ago, renaissanc said: Thaksin Shinawatra will be disturbed by this because Jonathan Head has been a staunch supporter of his Red Shirts for many years. Head likes to describe the Red Shirts affectionately as a peace-loving, grassroots movement. His biased reporting will not be missed, if he ends up on the wrong end of the court's decision. He isn't a red shirt supporter. It's just that the TV junta brigade can't fathom how anyone that criticizes the junta can not in some way be a Thaksin supporter. I know hard it is for you guys to grasp that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Off topic posts and replies have been removed, this case has nothing to do with Jimmy Saville. Please stay on topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, alant said: The chap is up against it, The PM of the UK May has no balls and will do nothing, the de-facto head of the EU, Merkel has no balls and will do nothing. No one cares as long as they get their prawn sandwiches... It is right that politicians should keep well out of cases being decided by the courts. Would you have it otherwise? Politicians not getting involved is NOT where the problem lays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, onthesoi said: All western countries have defamation/libel laws, including the UK where the BBC adhere to the letter, but they come to Thailand and think they are above the law. JH is a professional Thai basher... So som nom na! In other countries libel/slander is a civil matter and not a criminal one as in Thailand. It should be noted that it's only defamation when the 'defamer' tells untruths. In this case, it appears to be the truth and it's up to the lawyer who brought the case to prove that lies were said/printed. But TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doowat Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, champers said: I am sure that Head has been reporting for the BBC in the region, but outside Thailand. He has returned specifically for the trial. He must be very confident. Or very principled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Bangkok Barry said: It is right that politicians should keep well out of cases being decided by the courts. Would you have it otherwise? Politicians not getting involved is NOT where the problem lays. The courts ARE political in their very essence. They protect their masters. They are not real courts, just as the RTP is not a real police force and the armed forces are not a real military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, onthesoi said: All western countries have defamation/libel laws, including the UK where the BBC adhere to the letter, but they come to Thailand and think they are above the law. JH is a professional Thai basher... So som nom na! I sincerely , most sincerely , trust that if you end up in a situation similar to that of Ian Rance , nobody lifts a finger to help you. That would certainly be Som nam na! Edited August 23, 2017 by joecoolfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasa123 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 3 hours ago, Bobobirdiebuddy said: Here is reportedly his picture: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/crimecourtscalamity/2016/02/07/1454838111/ Edited August 23, 2017 by nasa123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairynuff Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Seriously, you have read the full story about what this sleaze bag lawyer did/is doing, and still come to that conclusion. When you wear your apologist blinkers you see only what you want to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HHTel Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, champers said: I am sure that Head has been reporting for the BBC in the region, but outside Thailand. He has returned specifically for the trial. He must be very confident. He had his passport withdrawn at the indictment and the courts have since rejected two petitions by BBC lawyers to allow him to travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, worgeordie said: Tell the truth,end up in court. goodluck Jonathan,I hope the BBC have your back. and report the proceedings. regards worgeordie Tell the truth and end up in jail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docshock13 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, nasa123 said: Here you have a web address to a good Lawyer in Phuket : http://www.solicitorthai.com/attorneys.html You and bobobirdie are next! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, Doowat said: Or very principled Probably both .. Professional journo's as is J H take it personally when their work is sullied or questioned so I suspect that he will be well armed in this and the toerag complainant doesn't want to be bank on the proceedings being to his advantage if they are held in Thai as not only does J H speak and understand the lingo ( requirement for Int' journo's employed by major News corps ) he will also have interpreters of Thai legal system to call upon along with Beebs own Int' legal adviser's .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky mike Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 This is an opportunity for this government to fix a law that is neither just or right ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyS1951 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, HHTel said: He had his passport withdrawn at the indictment and the courts have since rejected two petitions by BBC lawyers to allow him to travel. Last time I spoke with him although initially the court did hold his passport his lawyers managed to get it back, which is why he could report from the Philippines recently. Whether that has changed over the last couple of months I do not know. From my own experience these sort of cases can drag with one day in court in every few months which does wear you down a bit. In this case Jonathan Head also has to travel down to Phuket for these hearings which are in his opponent's back yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 4 hours ago, rkidlad said: Well done, Thailand. You're making yourself look great. Can you sue yourself for defamation? how does one shoot himself in both feet and his left butt cheek with a gun and one bullet ? well it looks like we are going to find out ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnapat Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Total and utter nonsense from a country with idiotic laws Adults with the minds of children Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikiea Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Lucky mike said: This is an opportunity for this government to fix a law that is neither just or right ? huh ? do you not read anything ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonnapat Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Lucky mike said: This is an opportunity for this government to fix a law that is neither just or right ? Please don't make me laugh, Thais are ALWAYS right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, simtemple said: Yes all Western countries have libel/defamation laws but only in utterly corrupt Thailand are they applied by Thai elites to prevent exposure of their criminal operations/activities. Please provide proof that JH is a professional Thai basher or prepare to be sued for defamation. Though of course even if Mr Head were a Thai basher , our friend could still be sued for saying so . Now that would be particularly ironic and a lovely case of Som nam na ! Edited August 23, 2017 by joecoolfrog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhonnie Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, champers said: I am sure that Head has been reporting for the BBC in the region, but outside Thailand. He has returned specifically for the trial. He must be very confident. might not have been one of his wisest decisions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joecoolfrog Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, renaissanc said: Thaksin Shinawatra will be disturbed by this because Jonathan Head has been a staunch supporter of his Red Shirts for many years. Head likes to describe the Red Shirts affectionately as a peace-loving, grassroots movement. His biased reporting will not be missed, if he ends up on the wrong end of the court's decision. Good grief ! You are prepared to throw principle , and the likes of Ian Rance , under a bus simply to get across your political bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cncltd1973 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, stephen tracy said: The courts ARE political in their very essence. They protect their masters. They are not real courts, just as the RTP is not a real police force and the armed forces are not a real military. That really explains it for me. I was assuming the system was inept from the ground up, but your point makes more sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksidedog Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 3 hours ago, onthesoi said: Well, let me correct you, that is wrong, see examples already given. I am going to take you to task on that one. Defamation in Thailand is about something you say or write causing another person detriment. It does not matter if what you said is true or not, only that is caused the "defamed" party to lose face and or reputation, or loss of business. If they can prove damage to themselves you are guilty, which is what makes the legislation so deplorable. As many here know I have been working with a top lawyer here for many years, so I do actually know what I am talking about. Criminals absolutely love this law. It enables them to do what they like with impunity. Anyone who reveals their wrongdoing can be sued and either thrown in jail to shut them up, or as in the case of Andrew Drummond, forced to leave, by a combination of threatening his family, but also bringing multiple cases, each of which required bail money, and essentially left him so broke he had to depart. He simply couldn't afford another bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gummy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 51 minutes ago, Jonnapat said: Total and utter nonsense from a country with idiotic laws Adults with the minds of children That is why corruption breeds utter corruption, not a fair society Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen tracy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 7 minutes ago, cncltd1973 said: That really explains it for me. I was assuming the system was inept from the ground up, but your point makes more sense. Throe's no such thing as a system that is inept from the ground up because the system is always implemented top down in dictatorships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryofcrete Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 If you can ban ecigs which are benifical to the health of smokers trying to quit, because it affects revenue from tobacco; and not be concerned at how that would make you a laughing stock around the world then it will be no problem to jail a foreign journalist for telling it like it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimdandy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Why am I not surprised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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