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Sombat Thongyoi is the third inmate in political crimes under Article 112 to be released temporarily.
An inmate in the criminal case under Section 112 for posting the royal speech “Very smart, very brave, thank you”, sentenced to 6 years in prison and has not been released on bail since April last year, is the latest inmate for political cases. that the Criminal Court granted a temporary, conditional release During the “Tawan-Bam” independent activist hunger and water protests for the right to bail and demands for justice reform.
Tawan’s attorney Thantawan Tuatulanon and Bam Orawan Phupong announced on February 8 that they will continue to fast at Thammasat Hospital for another 3 days so that the lawyers can apply for temporary release of political accused 8-9. people if there is no progress they will leave Thammasat University Hospital to fight with water fasting other suitable place
Sombat Thongyoi is the third inmate in political crimes under Article 112 to be released temporarily. After being detained during the appeal since April 28, 2022, or more than 9 months, with the condition of providing bail during the appeal with a limit of 300,000 baht, with the condition of attaching an EM bracelet, prohibiting action-participating in activities that will cause causing disgrace to the monarchy or in the same manner as sued in this case, do not travel out of the Kingdom unless authorized by the Court of First Instance
Lawyers for Human Rights reported that during the hunger protests of Tawan, Bam and Sittichok Rider, who were convicted of Article 112 cases from January 17 to February 6, 2023, lawyers Submitted bail at the Criminal Court 23 times in 5 cases, all of which were charges related to Section 112 of the Criminal Code and possession of explosives. The case relating to the assembly of the Talu Gas Group
The Thai Lawyer Center reported that three people detained for these political cases have been released on bail, all of which are Article 112 cases, excluding Tawan and Bam’s temporary release.
- February 3, 2023. Ek (pseudonym), a 28-year-old bar worker, was detained pending an Article 112 trial for sharing a post from the page “KTUK – Thai people UK”. The Criminal Court will allow
- February 4, 2023 Ukrit Santiprasidkul Ramkhamhaeng University student, 24 years old, member of Taluram group Detained pending appeal. On December 21, 2022, he was sentenced in the case of Section 112 for 5 years and 30 months (or about 7 years and 6 months) without parole. From posting messages to King Rama X and the Queen, including 5 messages, bail was filed more than 6 times before the Supreme Court granted bail.
- February 7, 2023. The Criminal Court temporarily released Tawan and Bam for a period of 1 month without any conditions after the director of Thammasat Chalermprakiat Hospital submitted a request for insurance indicating both physical health. “It’s in a deep crisis.”
- February 8, 2023: The Supreme Court granted bail to Mr. Sombat Thongyoi for Article 112 of the case for posting the message “Keng So Klaeng, Thank You”, but the Appeal Court still refused bail for defamation of Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha.
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Sombat was imprisoned pending an appeal of a 6-year imprisonment sentence from the Bangkok Southern Criminal Court. Since April 28, 2022, Sombat was sentenced to 1 year and 1 month in prison by the same court, before being reduced to 8 months and 20 days for posting a Facebook post insulting General Prayut.
Mr. Sombat is the latest prisoner for political crimes. who received a temporary bail from the court in the case of Article 112 after a total of 10 lawyers submitted bail on Monday, February 6th. detained pending trial Allegedly Possessing Explosives And was detained for more than 300 days, the court still did not grant bail.
Tha Tawan-Bam 8 Feb.
In the afternoon of February 8 at Thammasat Hospital, Mr. Kritsadang Nutcharat, the lawyer of the two announced that Went to court in the morning. After the Criminal Court issued an order to issue a warrant for the release of Tawan and Bam in the command found There is no EM addiction. or schedule an outing and temporary release orders for both not what they want
“The court misunderstood his intent. He didn’t want to insure himself. And he didn’t want to kill himself,” the lawyer said.
“Both brothers have already been released on bail. before fasting He was the one who withdrew his own bail. So he was imprisoned in the prison. until he protested the hunger strike to demand that the Criminal Court grant bail to 8-9 political accused detainees and didn’t get insurance for a year.”
Mr. Krisadang also said that Tawan and Bam were still starving and starving. But in order to comply with the doctor’s request … Tawan and Bam are still accepting, it’s salt water. And still not accepting vitamins or taking food or drinking water Will have a sip of water when the mouth is cracked, apply cream, now has a burning stomach, dizziness, insomnia, body aches, severe body pain
“What the court decided yesterday He wasn’t thinking in his feelings at all. Why don’t adults listen to reason? Why don’t you accept the principles? don’t sit and talk does not give a legal right to bail”
From today, the lawyer team will apply for temporary release. 8-9 political accused that the court won’t give bail again. In the meantime, he will continue to refuse water, food and medicine and wait to hear what we do for him. if there is progress
“Tawan and Bam said that if within 3 days did not receive a response. Or still no sitting and listening or talking will leave Thammasat Hospital for the reason that Will confirm fasting and will no longer accept salt. He was too considerate of Thammasat. And he will continue to fast, fast, in a suitable place. After three days, nothing has progressed.
They decided to fight his way. in the place they think is appropriate.
Father “Bam” Orawan revealed the condition of the child after accepting treatment.
Suchart Phupong, Ms. Orawan’s father or Bam, revealed to BBC Thai that Bam and Tawan’s physical condition After accepting treatment from Thammasat University Hospital with water and mineral intake Since Feb. 7, both of them have had pain in their arms. after being pierced to provide fluid and medical care to restore the body.
Bam can sit and talk. but unable to get up to go to the bathroom by himself Tawan also has a headache. which the doctor explained These symptoms are debilitating conditions of the body that have been starved of water for a long time. and allowed to visit for 10 minutes at a time
Previously, the latest statement from Thammasat Hospital, dated February 7, stated that the couple still did not eat but could sip water, with the doctor providing water and mineral substances, vitamins to support dehydration and nutrients. At the same time, the co-care medical committee continues to monitor the risk of the syndrome from starting nutrition. After prolonged fasting (refeeding syndrome) closely
As for the case where the court allows temporary release Suchart said The daughter has not yet made any decisions regarding the court granting bail. Because this is not a demand that both Tawan and Baam hunger protested. by both saying only that “Challenge us again.”
However, on February 8, there was no correctional officer in the room at the hospital. and parents of Tawan and Bam No need to travel to submit a visit to the prison before visiting the hospital. Like every day after the couple asked to withdraw their bail to the court.
“Parents are a bit more comfortable now, but (Bam) doesn’t accept… doesn’t accept anything. Father asked if he would not raise the level again, right? He didn’t accept it,” Suchart said.
