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Son goes on fast to appeal for his father

Son goes on fast to appeal for his father

After completing a 112-hour hunger strike, Panitan Prueksakasemsuk yesterday petitioned for an appellate review of the bail application filed on behalf of his father and lese majeste suspect Somyos.

Panitan started his fast on Saturday near the Bangkok Criminal Court to call attention to the legal plight of his father, former editor of the magazine Voice of Thaksin, who has been held on remand since last April.

Defence lawyer Karom Polponthaklang said the lower court rejected six bail applications for Somyos, prompting the defence to ask for the appellate review for a first time.
In the appellate writ, the defence cited a comparison to the release granted red-shirt leader Arisman Pongruangrong, who faces terrorism charges punishable by death, Karom said. Somyos is facing a lesser charge with a penalty of up to 15 years in jail, he noted.
The appellate review is expected to be completed in three days.
 
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