Charge against “Ice Rakchanok” for insulting “Kanok-Pong”

Bangkok, The court dismissed the defamation case against "Ice Rakchanok" against "Kanok-Pong Anchalee," pointing out that the defendants criticized him fairly. North Bangkok District Court Appointment to hear the verdict in the case of Ms. Rakchanok Srinok or Ice Rakchanok, MP for Bang Bon-Nong Khaem District, Kaew Klai Party, accused of defaming Anchalee Phairirak, former news anchor for Top News Channel, and Kanok Rattanawongsakul. Top news news anchor In the case of a speech criticizing the work of the media in the March 6, 2021 mob of the Redem group. In front of the Criminal Court The court dismissed the defendant's case. Point out that it is a fair criticism. and dismissed the civil plaintiff's request in both cases Ice Rakchanok gave an interview to the media that The court dismissed both cases. In this case, both plaintiffs asked for damages of 10 million baht each. The court ruled that When there is no criminal offense, it is adjudicated that no civil damages must be paid. I want the judgment in t his case to be used as a basis for judging other cases. that people have criticized the media Because I think that when the media has a lot of space to present news and criticize individual situations honestly Should be able to be questioned and criticized honestly as well. I would like to give encouragement to all the media who do their duty in presenting the news honestly. Source: Thai News Agency