Bangkok, The court dismissed the lawsuit against the alliance group. In the case of rebels seizing Don Mueang Airport in 2008, 13 leaders were fined 20,000 baht for trespassing and disobedience. Emergency decree
The Criminal Court has scheduled a reading of the verdict in the case in which Criminal Division 9 prosecutors are the plaintiffs against Maj. Gen. Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People’s Alliance for Democracy group, and 32 others as defendants. In the offense of rebellion, terrorism, etc. in the case of closing Don Mueang Airport
When the time came, there were two defendants: Maj. Gen. Chamlong and Mr. Therdphum. Sick and being treated at the court hospital. Coordinate for both defendants to listen to the reading of the verdict via video conference. As for the remaining defendants, they came in full, and the court took about one hour to read and consider them. The plaintiff’s evidence is of sufficient weight to be heard as defendants 1-5, defendants 7-13, and defendant 31, consisting of Maj. Ge
n. Chamlong Srimuang, Mr. Sondhi Limthongkul, Mr. Phiphob Thongchai, Mr. Somsak Kosaisuk, Mr. Suriyasai Katasila, Mr. Sirichai Mai-ngam, Mr. Samran Rodphet, Mrs. Maleerat Kaewka, Mr. Sawit Kaewwan, Mr. Santhana Prayoonrat, Mr. Chana Phasuksakul, Mr. Ratchayut or Amonthep or Amorn Siriyothinpakdee. or Amonrattananon and ASTV (Thailand) Co., Ltd. commit the offense of trespassing and disobeying Emergency Decree 2005: The defendant’s actions violate many laws. The most severe punishment is for offenses according to The 2005 Emergency Decree ordered a fine of 20,000 baht per person. As for the other charges, the plaintiff’s witnesses and evidence were not of sufficient weight to establish that the defendant had committed an offense. The charges were dismissed for the remaining defendants. The court dismissed all charges.
While Mr. Praphan Koonmee is the representative leader. Giving an interview after hearing the verdict Accepting the court’s judgment and confirming that the demonstration at that time was peacef
ul, peaceful, without weapons, and also said that in this case the prosecutor filed several charges, such as charges of trespassing, violating the Emergency Decree. Charged with terrorism, assembly by creating a disturbance. Charged with assaulting an official Fighting and obstructing the performance of duties by officials Charges of detention, etc., which he views as the gathering of the alliance group is a peaceful gathering without weapons. And is it constitutional or not? The court found that The gathering of graduates has continued since May 2008 with the aim of opposing constitutional amendments. That will make the corruption of politicians disappear. The gathering at that time was even in the area of ??Don Mueang Airport. But it is a gathering in a public area not related to aviation that does not affect the public. and there were no attacks on passengers or employees, including no weapons and rioting at the said gathering. Even though there may be some inconvenience to the people, it is a normal part
of the gathering. The court therefore viewed the assembly as a whole. It is peaceful and without weapons under the constitution. Therefore, it is not guilty of terrorism or other charges except for violating the Emergency Decree. and charges of trespassing The terrorism charge was dismissed because no weapons of destruction were used. Transportation system or aircraft Therefore it is considered not to be an offense.
As for the charge of trespassing at the said place being used for a meeting. The Cabinet was temporary for the government at that time. during which the alliance moved in had actually entered the conference room used for the meeting, so the court viewed it as interfering with the possession of real estate Therefore it is considered an offense of trespassing.
Source: Thai News Agency