Social father Soonthorn not ready for prison term suspension, says justice secretary
PUBLISHED: 21 Dec 2024 at 20: 32
Soonthorn Vilawan, one of the seven defendants in a deadly shooting in Prachin Buri, is not available for a prison term suspension, says Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.
He said the 85-year-old think you get medical treatment outside captivity during detention, but neither Mr Soonthorn nor his six associates can get any suspension, as they are still only suspects, no convicted criminals.
In connection with the killing of Chaimet Sitsanitpong, a part of the provincial government, on December 11, Mr. Soonthorn, a part of the Bhumjaithai Party and the father of former assistant education secretary Kanokwan Vilawan, has been in prison.
The Prachin Buri Provincial Administration Organization ( PAO ) is currently led by Mr. Soonthorn, a veteran politician whose family has dominated Prachin Buri politics for decades.
Chaimet, 48, widely known as” Sol Jor Tong”, was found dead with several gunshot wounds at Mr Soonthorn’s home. Following a heated debate, two of the defendants admitted shooting Chaimet, while Mr. Soonthorn claimed he was lying in his room at the time of the shooting.
According to reports, the shooting was the result of a social issue, as Chaimet supported his family Napaphat Anchasanichamon’s campaign to run for president of the Prachin Buri PAO under the Pheu Thai Party symbol.
The suspects, who are being held in Nakhon Nayok prison, experience claims of premeditated murder and unlawful firearm hands.
Due to the seriousness of the fees, the Prachin Buri Provincial Court denied them loan.
When the situation has been transferred from the authorities to the CSD, according to CSD deputy chief Pol Col Anek Taosupap, the CSD’s deputy chief.