Surapak acquitted of lese majeste

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Surapak acquitted of lese majeste

Published: 31 Oct 2012 at 11.59
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The Criminal Court has acquitted computer programmer Surapak Phuchaisaeng of a charge of lese majeste, ruling that the prosecution had failed to prove its case.

Mr Surapak, 41, of Bung Kan, was accused of posting defamatory messages on a Facebook social media page.

He was arrested on Sept 2 last year and his laptop computer seized. He had been denied bail since his detention.

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samut
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Discussion 6 : 01 Nov 2012 at 13.396
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Nothing more to say D1 you said it for all and I just emphasize every of your words in appreciation.
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Discussion 5 : 01 Nov 2012 at 07.525
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What about the atmosphere of hate and division being created by the UDD and their publications which contain direct threats against Thailand's institutions and individuals including judges? It is within this atmosphere of conflict that these cases are proceeding. Drain the swamp, and there won't be mosquitoes real or imagined to swat.
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Discussion 4 : 31 Oct 2012 at 22.124
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Small step and while good - it is a reminder of the injustice of the poor or uneducated that must fight charges and do not have the same resources as this man. I hope he gets compensation - I hope people stop abusing this law..
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Discussion 3 : 31 Oct 2012 at 19.483
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It should come as no surprise that there is evidence tampering in these type of cases. Fortunately for Surapak, his defense was able to demonstrate this. Perhaps previous cases should be reopened and looked at more carefully. Ampon Tangnoppakul's case immediately comes to mind.
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Discussion 2 : 31 Oct 2012 at 15.332
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I'm happy to read about his success! Some good news in the newspaper for a change!
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Discussion 1 : 31 Oct 2012 at 14.321
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So the poor guy has to spend 14 months in detention in Bangkok remand prison (which I imagine is a truly horrible place) for a 'crime' he didn't even commit. Whilst bail is granted to police officers convicted of torture and murder. It is a truly astonishing state of affairs, and very sad. What kind of compensation will he be entitled to? I can't imagine that any amount of money would be enough.
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