ROYAL INSULT
The Criminal Court has thrown out a bail request from Daranee Charnchoengsilpakul, better known as Da Torpedo, who is accused of insulting the monarchy. The request was Ms Darunee's third attempt at securing bail since being charged with lese majeste in connection with a speech she made at a United Front of Democracy against Dictatorship rally at Sanam Luang on July 18 last year.
Suthachai Yimprasert, of Chulalongkorn University, used his official position to seek bail for Ms Daranee. He also acted as her bail guarantor in previous attempts.
Defence lawyer Prawet Prapanukul said his client was suffering from a severe dysfunction of the jaw and should be released for proper treatment.
Mr Prawet submitted to the court a medical examination report issued by a doctor at the Corrections Hospital.
However, the court yesterday said it had reviewed the request and found no grounds to grant bail.
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