Bail for suspects held over ‘distortion’ of draft denied
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The military court in Chiang Mai province Thursday rejected a bail request from 11 suspects, including top politicians from the province, who face charges for allegedly distributing letters containing “distorted” information about the draft charter.
Police wrapped up the investigation Thursday and filed a lawsuit against the 11 suspects on charges of sedition, criminal association and violating the referendum law after the 48-hour detention limit was completed.
More than 50 police officers escorted the suspects from Police Region 5 to the 33rd Army Circle at Kawila Fort under heavy security.
The male suspects will be detained at the Chiang Mai Central Prison in Mae Taeng district, while female suspects will be detained at the Chiang Mai Women Correctional Institute in Muang district. Police have a maximum of 84 days to detain them pending investigation.
