Pyramid scheme charges added to multi-billion-baht iCon Group case

Several iCon Group suspects are seen in police custody at the Central Investigation Bureau in Bangkok on Oct 17. (Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill)
On October 17, a number of sign Group suspects were spotted in officers prison at Bangkok’s Central Investigation Bureau. ( Photo: Pattarapong Chatpattarasill )

The symbol Group direct advertising case will also encounter allegations of false borrowing, or pyramid scheme, on its list, according to the Department of Special Investigation.

Yuthana Phraedam, the DS I’s acting secretary-general, stated that the DSI had spoken with representatives from the Consumer Protection Board and the Fiscal Policy Office about the image Group case and had received useful information to back up its plan to charge suspects with allegedly obtaining money from a pyramid scheme or fraudulent loans.

Eighteen imprisoned suspects face prior charges of computer crime and common fraud in connection with computer-based sales offers to potential dealers. The complaintants in the case asserted that traders were more interested in getting new dealers to buy products and encouraging them to do so than advertising them.

Pol Maj Yuthana reported on Sunday that DSI officials had spoken with representatives from consumer protection and governmental policy about many aspects of the case, including the logo Group’s business plan and its product sales. The image Group’s chief executive officer previously stated that its products focussed on dietary supplements.

A list of defendants who will experience false saving charges that will be brought up in the near future will be met and resolved, he said. He confirmed that for allegations were supported by sufficient information for the DSI.

‘ 2, 400 testimony ‘

The logo Group CEO’s attorney planned to summon 20 witnesses on Monday to give the DSI information, according to Pol Maj Yuthana, who added that the DSI was aware of this. He claimed that the DSI may get valuable information from these folks.

However, Withoon Keng-ngan, attorney of The image Group CEO Waranthaphon” Boss Paul” Waratyaworrakul, said the 20 witnesses may form the second class of a total of about 2, 400 witnesses who wanted to share their information with the DSI.

The attorney said he would inquire with the DSI on Monday how many testimony it was question regularly.

Regarding the condition of the 18 offenders who were detained, Mr. Withoon said they had adapted to their new surroundings and were not stressed out but that they miss and are concerned about their families.

He added that suspects may ask for 3 million baht bail because three famous suspects had requested bail, but the Criminal Court had refused.

Around 10,000 people reported to police all over the country as of late last month, alleging that their dealerships had lost an estimated 3 billion ringgit in sales of The sign Group products.

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Thai govt sends letter of protest to Israel

Demands that no more Thai staff be stationed in high-risk places

The first group of 309 Thai workers to return to Israel since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked the country last year before their flight left Suvarnabhumi Airport in June. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
The 309 Thai employees are the first to fly back to Israel since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked the nation last month before their June journey left Suvarnabhumi Airport. ( Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Following a recent jet attack that left four Thai workers dead and one injured, the government has written to Israel in opposition.

Thai people are also being advised to delay non-essential go to Israel and another Middle Eastern countries at this time by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Hezbollah fired a rocket from Lebanon, which hit the city of Metula in Israel on Friday, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who announced on Saturday that the government had submitted the text after receiving information of the Thai staff ‘ deaths.

Thailand is urging all events to revert to a course of peace, he added as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. To reduce the number of Thai employees entering Israel for work, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv collaborated.

The opposition email comes in response to reports that some Israeli companies are also assigning Thai workers to high-risk locations on short-term contracts, with some of the workers staying there for only two to three hours.

” Some of us have traveled abroad to work for a better life,” said Mr. Maris, “it’s entirely understandable.” However, the Middle East’s present situation is incredibly strange, with a substantial level of violence in the ongoing conflict.

Akkapon Wannasai and Prayat Pilasram from Udon Thani, Kaweesak Papanang and Thana Tichantuek, all of whom were identified as the four employees killed in the jet strike, were all from Nakhon Ratchasima.

Thana, 31, from Sikhiu region in Nakhon Ratchasima, had been working as a berry sorter near the Israeli-Lebanese borders for 11 months before his death.

His father, Charnchai Tichantuek, is mourning his decline, while his family, Jarung Tichantuek, said Thana had planned to return to Thailand in a month. She had urged him never to work in Israel, but he was determined, saying,” We could kill somewhere”.

However, the family residence of Kaweesak, 37, in Lam Thamenchai neighborhood, has become a centre of pain after receiving verification of the boy’s dying from the Thai consulate in Israel. His partner, Sumali Pimsri, 40, said his figure is expected to arrive in Thailand within a year.

In Buri Ram, Sulaporn Rungruang, Prayat’s girl, urged the government to quicken the relocation of his system and give compensation, as Prayat was the family’s main father. After two weeks in Thailand, Prayat, a local of the Krasang neighborhood, returned to Israel to fulfill his remaining employment contract.

Amnat Khemphet, a member of the Buri Ram Labour Office, said regulators, including authorities at Lamduan place, will coordinate with Israeli officials to practice payment requests and secure additional benefits for Prayat’s home.

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Bangkok’s City Hall to enact new pet policy

Reduce to number of dogs, cat per household

An owner dresses her dogs at a pet exposition in Bangkok in May. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
Owners of dogs are wearing their puppies at a May Thai dog exhibition. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

A new policy will be put in place by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) to limit the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.

Surachit Phongsinghvithya, chairman of the Bangkok Council, said on Saturday the government just approved an article to its rules on animal rights and release.

Chadchart Sittipunt, government of Bangkok, may receive the article for release in the Royal Gazette. The legislation does take influence 360 time after the announcement, he said.

Napapol Jirakul, a council member representing the Bangkok Noi region and the head of the special commission overseeing the change, claimed the change’s goal is to reduce annoyances, prevent disease, and maintain public health in Bangkok.

Bangkok may be designated to limit how many dogs and cats users can keep, according to their living space, he said.

The BMA will permit one or two animals for a property device or rental space of 20m2 to 80m2.

For houses or products larger than 80m²-200m², users can stay up to three dogs. Components with 200m²-400m² may include up to four dogs, while spaces larger than 400m² are allowed up to six dogs.

The rules even imposes specific limitations on certain canine species, including pit bull terriers, bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, Rottweilers, and Fila Brasileiro. Users of these breeds may receive special authorization.

Additionally, it is against the law to raise dogs and cats on other people’s home or in public places without consent.

Also, each dog owner must include their dogs microchipped in line with Bangkok’s identifying criteria for pet possession.

The Public Health Act of 1992 and its modifications may punish those who violate the rules.

If their dog bites another individual or their dog, owners may be subject to up to one month in jail and fines of up to 10,000 baht. If a dog barks violently, causing a common problem, the user may experience a maximum sentence of one season’s imprisonment and a good of 10, 000 ringgit.

The BMA estimates that 198, 682 dogs and cats live in the capital, including 53, 991 owned puppies, 8, 945 stray dogs, 115, 821 owned cat, and 19, 925 stray animals.

To reduce the number of strays, the BMA’s Health Department runs a mobile animal system to deliver sterilization solutions for stray animals in each location. Aggressive puppies may get transported to the Prawet district’s Bangkok Dog Control and Shelter.

By implementing this rules, he said,” the problem of dogs and stray animals causing problems in Bangkok may be addressed, making the city safer for everyone and making pet owners more accountable for taking proper care of their pets.”

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Activists plan to rally over Koh Kut island territory dispute

A tourist enjoys kayaking on Koh Kut, Thailand's fourth largest island covering 105 square kilometres. (File photo)
A holiday enjoys kayaking on Koh Kut, Thailand’s third largest isle covering 105 square km. ( File photo )

Next week, activists are organizing rallies in Bangkok and Trat that will demand that the government understand its placement on the Thailand-Cambodge Koh Kut beach debate.

The Network of Students and People Reforming Thailand’s head, Pichit Chaimongkol, announced on Twitter that the team would hold a protest in front of Government House on Tuesday to protest any attempt to lose place to Cambodia.

We wo n’t lose Koh Kut, according to the Pheu Thai-led government. Can we consider them”? he wrote.

In order to inform the public about the Koh Kut dispute, Supitnattha Rangkatekaew, a part of the Vocational Student Group Protecting the Monarchy, said the group will keep a meeting on Saturday in front of the municipal house in Trat’s Muang area.

Phairat Soysang, the head of Koh Kut area, warned against presentations on the island itself, noting that protests had hurt hospitality, which is the region’s primary source of income.

He added that Koh Kut attracts more than 300,000 Thai and international visitors annually, bringing in many billion ringgit in revenue.

Tourism on the island is slowly recovering after the effects of the Covid-19 crisis, Mr Phairat said, stressing that Koh Kut belongs to Thailand under the 1907 French-Siamese agreement.

Koh Kut gained notoriety when Palang Pracharath Party ( PPRP ) leaders held a press conference on Wednesday to protest discussions regarding the joint development of oil and gas resources in the Gulf under the 2001 MoU framework, which they claim could lead to Thailand losing territory.

They stated that the PPRP may write to Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra in an opened letter to urge her to block these discussions. The MoU was initially signed under her husband’s government, led by former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, former finance minister and PPRP chair of an intellectual commission, argued the MoU includes a regional state by Cambodia that contradicts the 1907 French-Siamese agreement, rendering the MoU itself unlawful. The state asserts that no discussions have already begun.

Thailand’s state has assured Koh Kut that it will not fall to Cambodia. Phumtham Wechayachai, the government’s defense minister, declared that it would make every effort to protect Thai province.

Noppadon Pattama, a Pheu Thai Party listing MP, said the 2001 MoU, signed by then-foreign secretary Surakiart Sathirathai, established a model for negotiating sea places in the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both countries.

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Govt sends letter of protest to Israel

Demands that no more Thai staff be stationed in high-risk areas.

The first group of 309 Thai workers to return to Israel since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked the country last year before their flight left Suvarnabhumi Airport in June. (Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)
The 309 Thai employees are the first to fly back to Israel since the Palestinian militant group Hamas attacked the nation last month before their June journey left Suvarnabhumi Airport. ( Photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb)

Following a recent jet attack that left four Thai employees dead and one injured, the government has written a letter of protest to Israel.

Thai people are also being advised to delay non-essential go to Israel and another Middle Eastern countries at this time by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Hezbollah fired a jet from Lebanon, which hit the city of Metula in Israel on Friday, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa, who announced the text on Saturday.

Thailand is urging all factions to revert to a course of peace, he added as a member of the UN Human Rights Council. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv have even worked together to reduce the number of Thai employees entering Israel for work.

The opposition letter comes in response to rumors that some Israeli employers are also employing Thai workers on short-term agreements at high-risk locations, with some workers only staying there for two to three hours.

” Some of us have gone abroad to work for a better life,” said Mr. Maris,” It’s completely understandable.” However, the current situation in some Middle Eastern regions is very strange, with a high level of crime in the ongoing conflict.

Akkapon Wannasai and Prayat Pilasram from Udon Thani, Kaweesak Papanang and Thana Tichantuek, all of whom were identified as the four employees killed in the jet strike, were all from Nakhon Ratchasima.

Thana, 31, from Sikhiu region in Nakhon Ratchasima, had been working as a berry sorter near the Israeli-Lebanese borders for 11 months before his death.

His parents, Charnchai Tichantuek, is mourning his decline, while his mother, Jarung Tichantuek, said Thana had planned to return to Thailand in a month. She had urged him not to function in Israel, but he was determined, saying,” We could kill somewhere”.

However, the family residence of Kaweesak, 37, in Lam Thamenchai neighborhood, has become a centre of pain after receiving verification of the boy’s dying from the Thai consulate in Israel. His family, Sumali Pimsri, 40, said his figure is expected to arrive in Thailand within a year.

In Buri Ram, Sulaporn Rungruang, Prayat’s girl, urged the government to quicken the relocation of his system and give compensation, as Prayat was the family’s main father. After two weeks in Thailand, Prayat, a local of the Krasang area, returned to Israel to fulfill his remaining employment contract.

Amnat Khemphet, a member of the Buri Ram Labour Office, said regulators, including authorities at Lamduan place, will coordinate with Israeli officials to practice payment requests and secure additional benefits for Prayat’s home.

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FM pushes regional partnerships

Maris prepares for an India vacation.

Maris: Thailand in ideal place to profit
Maris: Thailand in excellent position to gain

Thailand aims to collaborate with South Asian nations on food, power, and individual security, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa on Saturday, in order to increase business with the Southeast.

After meeting with Thai ministers and ministers based in the area during his Friday visit to India, Mr. Maris emphasised the strategic significance of South Asia.

He said the region is home to almost two billion occupants, about a third of the world’s population, and serves as a crucial connection of land and sea connection, making it a focal point of geopolitical and economic attention.

He stated that because Thailand is a key player in South and Southeast Asia, the country collaborates closely with South Asian nations through the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation ( Bimstec) and Association of Southeast Asian Nations ( Asean ) Plus Three ), with each region having a population of around two billion people.

The chancellor also praised the potential of Thailand to relieve trade tensions between Central Asia and South Asia, including countries like Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, both of which are connected to Europe.

Mr Maris noted that India, with its long-standing political relations with Thailand, is Thailand’s most important partner in South Asia.

He claimed that he met Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the foreign minister of India, on Saturday to talk about several issues, including prospective cooperation to promote sustainable regional development.

Mr Maris said this agreement is piece of Thailand’s tactical plan, especially under Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s management, which seeks to strengthen relationships with emerging markets.

He also highlighted the importance of Bangladesh, a country with great potential but now facing economic and political challenges, and Sri Lanka, another vital partner that shares social ties with Thailand, especially in Buddhism, trade and investment.

In contrast, he said he has directed Thai officials in the region to prioritise a people-centred international policy, focusing on three main columns.

Mr Maris said the first pillar is food safety, the next revolves around strength protection, and the fourth relates to human safety.

He added that the meeting may also include possible military and defense partnerships and opportunities for mutual training exercises with India, Pakistan, and other South Asian nations.

The secretary also underscored the importance of hospitality and cultural exchange, including health hospitality, which can utilize Thailand’s strategic area for the good of the business, growth and jobs.

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BMA to enact new pet policy

Reduce to number of dogs, cat per household

An owner dresses her dogs at a pet exposition in Bangkok in May. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
Owners of dogs are wearing their puppies at a May Thai dog exhibition. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

A new policy will be put in place by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) to limit the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.

Surachit Phongsinghvithya, chairman of the Bangkok Council, said on Saturday the government just approved an article to its rules on animal rights and release.

Chadchart Sittipunt, government of Bangkok, may receive the article for release in the Royal Gazette. The legislation does take influence 360 time after the announcement, he said.

Napapol Jirakul, a council member for the Bangkok Noi area and the head of the special committee overseeing the change, claimed the change’s goal is to reduce nuisances, prevent disease, and maintain public health in Bangkok.

According to him,” Bangkok will be designated to limit the number of dogs and cats that owners can stay in accordance with their existing space.”

The BMA will permit one or two animals for a condo system or rental space of 20m2 to 80m2.

For houses or products larger than 80m²-200m², users can stay up to three dogs. Components with 200m²-400m² may include up to four dogs, while spaces larger than 400m² are allowed up to six dogs.

The rules even imposes specific limitations on certain canine species, including pit bull terriers, bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, Rottweilers, and Fila Brasileiro. Users of these breeds may receive special authorization.

Additionally, it is against the law to raise dogs and cats on private home or in public places.

Also, each dog owner must include their dogs microchipped in line with Bangkok’s identifying criteria for pet possession.

The Public Health Act of 1992 and its modifications may punish those who violate the rules.

If their puppy bites another person or their dog, users may be subject to up to one month in jail and fines of up to 10,000 baht. If a dog barks violently, causing a common problem, the user may experience a maximum sentence of one season’s imprisonment and a good of 10, 000 ringgit.

The BMA estimates that 198, 682 dogs and cats live in the capital, including 53, 991 owned puppies, 8, 945 stray dogs, 115, 821 owned cat, and 19, 925 stray animals.

To reduce the number of strays, the BMA’s Health Department runs a mobile animal system to deliver sterilization solutions for stray animals in each location. Aggressive puppies will be transported to the Prawet district’s Bangkok Dog Control and Shelter.

By implementing this rules, he said,” the problem of animals and stray animals causing problems in Bangkok may be addressed, making the city safer for everyone and making pet owners more accountable for taking proper care of their pets.”

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City Hall to enact new pet policy

Reduce to number of dogs, cats per family

An owner dresses her dogs at a pet exposition in Bangkok in May. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
User dresses her pups at a pet show in Bangkok in May. ( Photo: Somchai Poomlard )

A new policy will be put in place by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration ( BMA ) to limit the number of domesticated cats and dogs in the city.

Surachit Phongsinghvithya, chairman of the Bangkok Council, said on Saturday the government just approved an article to its rules on animal rights and release.

Chadchart Sittipunt, government of Bangkok, will receive the article for release in the Royal Gazette. The legislation does take influence 360 time after the announcement, he said.

Napapol Jirakul, a council member for the Bangkok Noi area and the head of the special commission overseeing the change, claimed the change’s goal is to reduce nuisances, prevent disease, and maintain public health in Bangkok.

According to him,” Bangkok will be designated to limit the number of dogs and cats that owners can stay in accordance with their existing space.”

The BMA will permit one or two animals in a condo complex or a 20m2 to 80m2 rental place.

For houses or products larger than 80m²-200m², users can stay up to three dogs. Components with 200m²-400m² may include up to four dogs, while spaces larger than 400m² are allowed up to six animals.

The rules even imposes specific limitations on certain canine species, including pit bull terriers, bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, Rottweilers, and Fila Brasileiro. Users of these breeds may receive special authorization.

Additionally, it is against the law to raise dogs and cats on other people’s property or in public places without consent.

Also, each dog owner must include their dogs microchipped in line with Bangkok’s identifying criteria for pet possession.

The Public Health Act of 1992 and its modifications may apply to those who violate the rules.

If their puppy bites another person or their dog, users may be subject to up to one month in jail and fines of up to 10,000 baht. If a dog barks violently, causing a common problem, the user may experience a maximum sentence of one season’s imprisonment and a good of 10, 000 ringgit.

The BMA estimates that 198, 682 dogs and cats live in the capital, including 53, 991 owned puppies, 8, 945 stray dogs, 115, 821 owned cat, and 19, 925 stray animals.

To reduce the number of strays, the BMA’s Health Department maintains a smart animal system where sterilization services are provided for stray creatures in each neighborhood. The Prawet District’s Bangkok Dog Control and Shelter did take aggressive dogs there.

By implementing this rules, he said,” the problem of animals and stray animals causing problems in Bangkok may be addressed, making the city safer for everyone and making pet owners more accountable for taking proper care of their pets.”

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Critics slam ‘failure of justice’ in Tak Bai massacre case

Scenes of chaos: Police disperse protesters gathered around Tak Bai police station in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, on Oct 25, 2004. (Photo: Tawatchai Kemgumnerd)
Images of conflict: Police evacuate demonstrators gathered around Tak Bai police stop in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, on Oct 25, 2004. ( Photo: Tawatchai Kemgumnerd )

Critics have criticised the justice system’s disappointment to trial the defendants in the Tak Bai murder case before the statute of limitations had already passed.

They are bringing forth more enquiries for rules changes to improve performance in the justice system, like as extending the statute of limitations for criminal offense prosecution.

Spectators also predicted that the government’s inaction could lead to more insurgents in the restive heavy north, where locals may have lost faith in the judiciary and the government.

They warned that if righteousness is delayed further or denied, the security situation in the area might get worse, making it harder for the Paetongtarn state to achieve harmony there.

The Tak Bai case’s 20-year statute of limitations came to an end at 11.59pm on October 25, and the Narathiwat Provincial Court issued a closing date of the case on October 28.

Seven Arab protesters were killed on October 25, 2004, in Narathiwat province’s Tak Bai officers place.

Another 78 people eventually passed away in Pattani state, about 150 kilometers away, from suffocation or instrument failure while being transported in trucks to a military hospital.

Before the distribution, activists had been demanding the launch of six prisoners. During Thaksin Shinawatra’s rule, the Dapat Bai horror occurred.

The families of the victims filed a complaint with the Narathiwat Provincial Court in April of this year, alleging that nine previous leading officers had committed death and other atrocities.

In August, the jury accepted the petition against seven individuals, including former Pheu Thai record MP Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, who served as the Fifth Army Place captain, Pol Lt Gen Wongkot Maneerin, next secretary federal police chief, and Maj Gen Chalermchai Wirunpeth, who commanded the 5th Infantry Regiment at the time.

Maj Gen Chalermchai, the attorney-general, was a suspect in both instances on September 12 when the attorney-general filed a complaint against eight offenders with the Pattani Provincial Court. Overall, 14 offenders were found.

Another source of public indignation was the return to work of Wissanu Lertsongkram, one of the Tak Bai accused, the day after the event expired.

He is currently the district’s Tha Uthen district’s assistant district main in Nakhon Phanom.

In 2004, Mr. Wissanu was a man assigned to generate a military vehicle to remove activists from the opposition site.

He requested depart from Oct 16 to Oct 18, but the city key disapproved once the warrant was made, and he requested that he be granted an arrest warrant on October 15. But, Mr Wissanu went excluded independently.

His plea for leave of absence has sparked rumors that he anticipated the jury order. Anutin Charnvirakul, the interior minister, stepped in to launch a probe after his arrival after the event had expired.

The government decided against dismissing Mr. Wissanu because he had already started working within 15 days.

Officials may get fired without question if they are absent for more than 15 times without giving a reason for it. In the event of shorter suspensions, fines may result from reprimands or pay reductions.

Calls for legislation shifts

Kamolsak: Inquiry section to get set up

Kamolsak: Inquiry section to get set up

Kamolsak Leewamoh, a Prachachat Party MP for Narathiwat, told the Bangkok Post that the House committee on laws, righteousness, and human rights may set up an inquiry panel to investigate the case.

The board will also look into possible changes to the criminal prosecution statute of limitations.

Is it time to update the rules governing fatalities caused by law enforcement while on work? He requested, noting that the board will also observe the delay in handling the Tak Bai case with the authorities.

Mr. Kamolsak questioned whether injustice frequently contributes to southern crime as a result of the Tak Bai case’s validity.

The lawsuit brought by the victims ‘ families is the first attempt by locals to seek justice through legal means.

Recently, another locals killed by regulators had households who chose not to pursue legal actions.

” In the southeastern issue, whichever side gains the aid of local people has the benefit”, he said.

Jade: Affects trust in fairness

Jade: Affects trust in fairness

According to Jade Donavanik, a scholar and head of the College of Asian Scholars ‘ faculty of law, the authorities ‘ inability to provide justice has undermined public confidence in the justice system.

He concurred with calls to alter laws to make sure that the statute of limitations in legal and corruption cases is sufficient to hold offenders responsible.

Mr. Jade argued that the government cannot avoid being held accountable for allowing the circumstance to disappear.

” This was an supervision by the concerned government and the state”, he said.

” There were several methods available to provide the plaintiffs to righteousness, but no motion was taken”, he added.

Prior to the request for an executive order to extend the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai situation, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declined to comment.

The idea was first proposed at a public platform by Assoc Prof Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, a law professor at Thammasat University, who urged the government to acquire an executive order under Section 29 of the law.

In light of the Tak Bai case’s rejection of justice, Mr. Jade added that regional areas in the deep southern may now be less eager to engage with authorities.

Injustice and Discord

Krisanaphong: Extend statute of limitations

Krisanaphong: Extend statute of limitations

The failing to prosecute accused in the Tak Bai situation could be used by insurgents, according to Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong Poothakool, vice president and associate professor of sociology at Rangsit University, adding further to the undermining of native confidence in the government.

He claimed that the event was allowed to end because the prosecution did not take adequate steps to prosecute the accused.

Growing concerns about the inability to prosecute accused could be used by insurgents to fuel violence, he said.

Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong backed calls for constitutional changes to make it easier for criminal defendants to avoid fleeing righteousness.

Angkhana: Culture of violence for officials

Angkhana: Culture of violence for officials

Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, director of the Senate committee on social development, public cooperation, human rights, liberty, and consumer safety, said the failure to provide justice highlighted a culture of impunity among state officials.

It also points to a government’s failure to defend and uphold human rights, she said.

She added that the Senate committee will prepare a report on the Tak Bai case, along with recommendations to stop similar problems, such as expanding the criminal case’s statute of limitations.

Despite the case’s expiration, victims ‘ families can still file complaints under the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearances Act, according to Ms. Angkhana.

She mentioned that four people are still missing in connection with the Tak Bai incident.

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Critics slam ‘failure of justice’ for Tak Bai massacre case

Scenes of chaos: Police disperse protesters gathered around Tak Bai police station in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, on Oct 25, 2004. (Photo: Tawatchai Kemgumnerd)
Images of conflict: Police evacuate demonstrators gathered around Tak Bai police stop in Tak Bai, Narathiwat, on Oct 25, 2004. ( Photo: Tawatchai Kemgumnerd )

Critics have criticised the justice system’s failing to trial the defendants in the Tak Bai murder case before the statute of limitations had already passed.

They are advancing more pressing calling for rules changes to improve performance in the justice program, such as extending the statute of limitations for criminal offense prosecution.

Observers speculated that the government’s inaction could lead to more turmoil because locals may no longer have faith in the justice system and the government.

They warned that if righteousness is delayed further or denied, it might make it harder for the Paetongtarn state to achieve harmony in the heavy South.

The Tak Bai case’s 20-year statute of limitations came into effect on October 25 at 11:59 p.m., and Narathiwat’s Provincial Court issued a closing date of the case on October 28.

Seven Arab protesters were killed on October 25, 2004, at a rally held in front of the Tak Bai police station in Narathiwat territory.

Another 78 people eventually passed away in Pattani county, about 150 kilometers away, from suffocation or instrument failure while being transported in trucks to a military hospital.

Before the distribution, activists had been demanding the launch of six prisoners. The Dapat Bai horror occurred while Thaksin Shinawatra, the then-Prime Minister, was in office.

Nine former top officials were charged with murder and other crimes in a lawsuit brought by the victims ‘ families to the Narathiwat Provincial Court in April of this year.

In August, the jury accepted the petition against seven individuals, including former Pheu Thai record MP Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, who served as the Fifth Army Place captain, Pol Lt Gen Wongkot Maneerin, next secretary federal police chief, and Maj Gen Chalermchai Wirunpeth, who commanded the 5th Infantry Regiment at the time.

Maj Gen Chalermchai, the attorney-general, is a believe in both cases, while the attorney-general filed a complaint with the Pattani Provincial Court on September 12 against eight offenders. Overall, 14 defendants were found.

Another source of public anger was the return to work of Wissanu Lertsongkram, one of the Tak Bai accused, the day after the event expired.

He is currently the district’s Tha Uthen district’s assistant district commander in Nakhon Phanom.

A man was assigned to pull a military truck in 2004, and Mr. Wissanu was there to remove protesters.

He requested leave from Oct 16 to Oct 18, but the district chief refused after learning of the arrest warrant. He requested left on Oct. 15. But, Mr Wissanu went absent independently.

His plea for leave of absence has sparked rumors that he anticipated the jury order. Anutin Charnvirakul, the interior minister, stepped in to launch a probe after his arrival after the event had expired.

The government ruled out terminating Mr. Wissanu because he had already returned to work within 15 weeks.

If an official is absent for more than 15 times without giving a reason, they may be fired without an investigation. In the event of shorter absences, penalties may involve reprimands or pay reductions.

Calls for laws shifts

Kamolsak Leewamoh, a Prachachat Party MP for Narathiwat, told the Bangkok Post that the House committee on laws, righteousness, and human rights may set up an inquiry panel to investigate the case.

The screen will also look into possible changes to the criminal prosecution statute of limitations.

Is it time to alter the rules governing fatalities caused by law enforcement while on work? He requested, noting that the screen will also verify the government ‘ delays in bringing up the Tak Bai event.

Mr. Kamolsak questioned whether injustice frequently contributes to southern crime as a result of the Tak Bai case’s validity.

The lawsuit brought by the victims ‘ families is the first attempt by locals to seek justice through legal means.

Recently, another locals killed by regulators had households who chose not to pursue legal actions.

” In the southeastern issue, whichever side gains the aid of local people has the edge”, he said.

According to Jade Donavanik, a scholar and head of the College of Asian Scholars ‘ faculty of law, the authorities ‘ inability to provide justice has undermined public confidence in the justice system.

He concurred with calls for laws to be amended to make sure that fugitive and corruption cases have a sufficient statute of limitations to hold offenders accountable.

Mr. Jade argued that the government cannot avoid being held accountable for allowing the circumstance to disappear.

” This was an supervision by the concerned government and the state”, he said.

” There were several methods available to provide the plaintiffs to righteousness, but no motion was taken”, he added.

Prior to the request for an executive order to extend the statute of limitations in the Tak Bai event, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declined to comment.

The idea was first proposed at a public platform by Assoc Prof Prinya Thaewanarumitkul, a law professor at Thammasat University, who urged the government to acquire an executive order under Section 29 of the law.

According to Mr. Jade, regional areas in the heavy southern may now be less lenient with officials in light of the fact that the Tak Bai case’s justice system was denied.

Unfairness and Issue

The disappointment to prosecute accused in the Tak Bai case could be used by militants, according to Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong Poothakool, associate professor in crime and vice chairman at Rangsit University. This further undermines native confidence in the government.

He claimed that because the authorities did not do enough to bring the accused to justice, the case was allowed to end.

Growing suspicions about the inability to prosecute defendants could be used by insurgents to fuel violence, he said.

Pol Lt Col Krisanaphong backed calls for legal changes to make it easier for criminal defendants to avoid escaping justice.

Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, chairwoman of the Senate committee on political development, public participation, human rights, freedom, and consumer protection, said the failure to deliver justice highlighted a culture of impunity among state officials.

It also points to a government’s failure to defend and uphold human rights, she said.

She added that the Senate committee will prepare a report on the Tak Bai case, along with recommendations to stop similar issues, such as expanding the statute of limitations in criminal cases.

Despite the case’s expiration, victims ‘ families can still file complaints under the Prevention and Suppression of Torture and Enforced Disappearances Act, according to Ms. Angkhana.

She mentioned that four people are still missing in connection with the Tak Bai incident.

Kamolsak: Inquiry panel to be set up

Kamolsak: Inquiry panel to be set up

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Jade: Undermines confidence in justice

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Angkhana: Culture of impunity for officials

Krisanaphong: Extend statute of limitations

Krisanaphong: Extend statute of limitations

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