Case

Case name

Chupong and Woodside Newyork

Lèse-majesté

Name of persons / Name of Media

Chuphong Theethuan and Amnuay Kaewchompoo

Status of Accused

Warrant outstanding

Offense / order

Article 14 (3) Computer Related Crime Act, Article 112 Criminal Code

Summary

Mr. Chuphong Theethuan and Mr. Amnuay Kaewchompoo (Woodside New York) have published their own video clip on the NorPorChor USA website and were prosecuted under the offence on the import of computer data, which is related to the defamation of monarchy or the national security.

Basic information

Background of accused

Mr. Chuphong Theethuan is well known for being a community radio host at 87.75 station. It was broadcasted from a station on Pibulsonggram Road in Nonthaburi Province. It was popular among people who love Thaksin, former Priminister, and anti-Council of National Security (CNS) group. Mr. Chuphong, as well as, NorPorChor USA website were categorised in the anti-monarchy plot diagram, which was claimed by Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) in 2010.

Complainant / Plaintiff

This case was under the responsibility of Technology Crime Suppression Division but now it was forwarded to Departmemt of Special Investigation

Legal Claims

Offence against security, Lèse-majesté

Form of restriction on freedom

Charge filed
Type of media

Website / Blog
Province

Bangkok
Arrest warrant

976/2553

Details of offence according to charge

Mr. Chuphong Theethuan and Mr. Amnuay K. (Woodside New York) have posted the video clip on NorPorChor USA website, and were prosecuted with Lese Majeste, and with the offence on the import of computer data, which is related to the national security.

Currently, the DSI’s special case No. 46/54 This case has already issued the warrant of arrest. But it is still outstanding.

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