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Arisman given one year for defamation

Speeches against Abhisit had 'dishonest intent'

Published: 4 Dec 2012 at 00.00
Newspaper section: News

The Criminal Court has sentenced red-shirt co-leader Arisman Pongruangrong to one year in prison for defaming Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva.

Red shirt co-leader Arisman Pongruangrongis releasedonbail of200,000 baht after the Criminal Court found him guilty yesterday of defaming Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva and sentenced him to one year in jail. SURAPOLPROMSAKANA SAKOLNAKORN

Mr Arisman was granted bail after posting surety of 200,000 baht as he intends to lodge an appeal.

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brilliant
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Discussion 18 : 05 Dec 2012 at 22.0018
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yes, john, so why did you post them together? Arisman has a history of running and not showing. It's the one year he's afraid of.
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Discussion 17 : 05 Dec 2012 at 10.4117
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brilliant 16, The punishment is 20k baht. Bail is 200k baht.
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Discussion 16 : 05 Dec 2012 at 06.5016
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brilliant 2, "And why the guy should be out on bail is beyond anyone, especially for 200,000 baht."

"... shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding one year or fined not exceeding twenty thousand Baht, or both." Thai Penal Code, Chapter 3, Offence of Defamation, Section 326"

Please explain to us all, john, what the bail amount has to do with the fine amount? Or is this just another one of your not quite facts_only?
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Discussion 15 : 04 Dec 2012 at 21.4915
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bangmodken 14, "It would probably be the police."
Please link me to an article.

brilliant 2, "And why the guy should be out on bail is beyond anyone, especially for 200,000 baht."

"... shall be punished with imprisonment not exceeding one year or fined not exceeding twenty thousand Baht, or both." Thai Penal Code, Chapter 3, Offence of Defamation, Section 326
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Discussion 14 : 04 Dec 2012 at 16.1014
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D5 : Which part of "authorities" don't you understand? It would probably be the police.

D7 : That would be nice for a change,instead of the endless mouthing off pro Thaksin red rethoric that we're used to.
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Discussion 13 : 04 Dec 2012 at 13.4913
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Thought the court said no more bail? Whats the use of the law and sentencing when the court already has conclude the case and found him guilty. Its like giving proven murders bails so they will never do jail time. Whats the use of the law and court in this country?
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Discussion 12 : 04 Dec 2012 at 09.5412
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Disc9 - 'maybe you should study the political system and try to understand it. It’s not really so difficult.'Aha. That probably explains why the same 'champions of democracy' always end up with short time support. incl. politicians in the west. That is, compared to the real 'democracy' definition, as in.. democracy, invented by the Greeks. But thank you for the 'encouraging' advice! Unfortunately, we have seen too many politicians in the world with the very same kind of message, only to end up with false promises/results. Nevertheless, I'm glad you believe in the DP's success, it would've been the first time in Siam/Thailand's history thoug
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Discussion 11 : 04 Dec 2012 at 09.0011
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Justice isnt being sentenced ebing let on bail and appealing ending up with time served which is zero .All the PAD and UDD cases should have been cleared right after Thaksin's cases which he should have been sentenced while he is still hiding .
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Discussion 10 : 04 Dec 2012 at 08.2610
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Is there any consideration not to give someone bail if this person showed already that he runs away from the police, illegally crosses borders and hides in a foreign country? Or was this just a honest mistake and sure, he won’t do it again? TiT!
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Discussion 9 : 04 Dec 2012 at 08.249
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@android #7: If you are “Entirely speachless!!!” because you can’t understand why Abhisit was legally elected prime minister then maybe you should study the political system and try to understand it. It’s not really so difficult.
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