Wanchai: The First Case
Latest Update: 04/06/2021
Defendant
Wanchai T.
Case Status
Judgment / End of trial
Case Started
2010
Complainant / Plaintiff
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Table of Content
Wanchai T. distributed documents contained a content that defame, insult and threaten the King. The court sentenced him to 10 years but he was granted the Royal Pardon later on.
Defendant Background
Wanchai T. is citizen of Singapore. He migrated to Thailand and worked as a tour guide. He know Thai history well and interesting in Thai politics.
Offense
Article 112 Criminal Code
Allegation
6 April 2009
Mr. Wanchai has distributed documents, on which texts appeared to be defaming, insulting and offending the King.
Circumstance of Arrest
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Trial Observation
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Black Case
อ.2041/2552
Court
ศาลอาญา รัชดา Criminal Court Ratchada
Additional Info
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Reference
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26 February 2010
Mr. Wanchai was sentenced for 15-year imprisonment. Since he pleged guilty, the court then reduced the penalty for one-third. He will now serve 10 year imprisonment.
4 June 2013
After sentenced for 4 years since 2009, Wanchai T. was granted the royal pardon and was released at 2.20 P.M. onJune 4, 2013. Assistant Professor Dr. Suda Rangkupan, acting on behalf of the members of Street Justice and member of Ratchadamnoen webord, pantip.com, came to support and gave him financial assistance. As soon as Wanchai was released, he was taken into custody to Dusit police station and transferred to the Immigration for temporary detention while Singapore Embassy prepared documents for his departure.
6 June 2013
Wanchai T. returned to Singapore
Verdict
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