CHON BURI: The owner of Mountain M pub was delivered to Pattaya Provincial Court on Wednesday designed for arraignment on 2 counts in connection with the particular inferno at the pub that has claimed 19 lives and left many other patrons grievously burned.
Somyos Panprasong, 55, was escorted towards the court around 10. 15am by a team of five Phu Ta Luang police, led by deputy investigation chief Pol Capt Boonsong Yuenyong.
He kept a straight face as he was taken to a police vehicle and did not give a push interview.
Mr Somyos reported to Phu Ta Luang law enforcement in Sattahip district, Chon Buri, upon Tuesday morning after a court warrant had been issued for arrest in connection with the horrific Aug 5 open fire.
He was charged along with recklessness, causing fatalities and injuries, and opening and working an entertainment place without permission. This individual initially denied the charges.
The warrant had been issued after law enforcement confirnmed that Mister Somyos is in fact who owns and investor within the pub, which was run by his child Pongsiri Panprasong, 27.
To date, the death cost from the fire can be 19 people, with many more customers suffering critical burns.
Lawyer Ronnarong Kaewphet, wearing a blue coat, leads relatives from the victims, to the Pattaya Provincial Court to oppose bail. (Photo: Chaiyot Pupattanapong)