The lawyer of “Boss Paul,” Mr. Waratphon Waratyaworakul, visited his client at the Bangkok Special Prison on October 21, 2024, to discuss legal strategies. He expressed confidence despite police plans to press additional money laundering charges. He indicated they are not applying for bail at this time due to the unfavorable atmosphere, as they believe the court would reject their request, preferring to wait and assess the situation first.
Regarding the ongoing case involving “The Icon Group,” Boss Paul and 18 others face potential penalties of up to five years in prison, with a detention period not exceeding 48 days. The lawyer emphasized that the additional charges would not complicate their defense significantly, as the main charge is fraud, which can be contested.
The specific strategy to combat the charges remains confidential. The lawyer is not rushing to file for bail, choosing to wait for more clarity on public sentiment and the victims’ situation before proceeding, as there are still 48 days available.
Before concluding the visit, the lawyer noted that Boss Paul remains in good spirits. He welcomed the presence of multiple witnesses but expressed a desire for them to come forward all at once to avoid complications that could lead to new charges against his client.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
