Man charged with posting threat to PM’s life

Man charged with posting threat to PM's life
Man charged with posting threat to PM's life
On Tuesday night, Krisada Panbanphaeo, 29, is taken into custody at his home in the Chom Thong neighborhood. ( Police illustration )

A 29-year-old man was detained on Tuesday night after allegedly tweeting a threat against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on the X system.

In the Chom Thong neighborhood of Bangkok’s Soi Suan Luang, Krisada Panbanphaeo was taken into custody.

According to the officers, Mr. Krisada posted a image of the prime minister on the X system on Sunday along with obnoxious emails pleading for the” high” man in the photo to be killed and offering compensation.

When authorities detained him, the suspect reportedly admitted to posting the picture and information and expressed his disappointment that his favorite political party had broken its vote claims. He expressed regret and said he was prepared to deal with the repercussions.

According to Section 392 of the Criminal Code, he was accused by the officers of making challenges against another man. The greatest punishment for the offense is one month in prison and / or a fine of 10,000 baht.

The Pheu Thai-led government’s leader, Mr. Srettha, declared on Tuesday that he was aware of the situation and that the correct actions had been taken.

The government was subject to criticism, but he said & nbsp,” I would rather it be constructive, not threatening.”