From: fstawit@icomp01.lerc.nasa.gov (Tawit Chitsomboon)
Subject: Re: Post Nov 10: Tribunal rules Amnesty decree still has effect
Organization: Institute for Computational Mechanics in Propulsion-NASA LeRC
Date: Thu, 12 Nov 1992 17:03:54 GMT


In article <9211091711.AA24619@ipied.tu.ac.th.tu.ac.th>
kamol@ipied.tu.ac.th (Kamol Hengkietisak) writes:
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>Mr Marut said the tribunal deliberated the issue thoroughly and 
>brought down its decision based on "legal considerations" only.

This has become a catch phrase worldwide when any fishy judicial
decision is made.

>The tribunal voted six to two at its meeting yesterday in support 
>of the amnesty remaining in effect.
 
>Other tribunal members attending yesterday's meeting were Senate 
>Speaker Meechai Ruchuphan, Supreme Public Prosecutor Komen 
>Pattanapirom, Suthee Arkasrerk, Mongkol Pao-in, Banyat Suchiva, 
>Boonchana Attakor and Owat Sutthiwatnaruprut.

How could they let M.Ruchuphan be a member? As I understand, he was the
key architect of the decree. How could this dishonorable man still
commands a high position as Senate Speaker? How could the Senate as
a whole still exist anyway when all of its members were appointed by
Sunthorn Kongsompong, the one who abolished a constitution by an act
of a coup d'etat, needless to say that 2/3 of it are active soldiers!.

Could someone give personal profiles on these tribunal members?
I suspect those who voted for it had connections with Suchinda
one way or another, or were instructed/pressured by the Leekpai
Administration to vote so. I would probably accept the ruling provided that
the members were really neutral and professional. How did they search
for the members anyway? Were they automatically appointed due to their
positions?
 
>Supreme Court president nominee Pramarn Chansue, pending a royal 
>command endorsing his appointment, and Lt Gen Saming Trailanka 
>were absent.

The absence from voting alone is a good enough reason to not
nominate this guy as SC president. How could we trust an irresponsible
man like him to hold such an important office?  His prime duty is to
rule over un-popular and controversial cases. Like they said: "If you
can't take the heat then get lost."

Did you notice that the people have practically completely no say 
in nominating judges of all levels? Let's list our Justice Department
in BKK Stocks Exchange!
 
>Mr Suthee and Mr Owat voted against the ruling and Mr Marut 
>abstained.
>"I am personally disturbed, but this is what the Constitution 
>Tribunal decided," he (Mr Marut -name added for clarity -Tawit) said.

Disturbed but abstained, hmm!

I'm disturbed by many of Mr Marut's remarks. He repeatedly emphasized
that all court cases would be dropped as if to discourage the victims
from persuing litigations.

For those of you who feel mad at this ruling, let me console you.
Even if those murderers were prosecuted, they would be set free anyway
by pleaing not guilty by reasons of insanity. (Prove of insanity is
obvious: No sane man would stage a coup.)

Oh Well! At least, the dead of May 17 can continue to die in peace
without being fearful of being dug up and prosecuted.

>Meanwhile the Students Federation of Thailand and a representative 
> ..............
>Branding the Government decision to leave the issue in the hands 
>of the tribunal as an act of cowardice,

Well said, young man. I should say somthing to console young people
like you like "you are the future of our country."
But since our country seems to have no future let me say:
"You will be the past of our country." So, enjoy the present, the worst
has yet to come. I know...that sounds too OPtimistic.

-Tawit

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