The lawyer for Min Pichaya has confirmed that they have submitted a bail request, expressing no concern about the detention process, as bail can be requested 24 hours a day. The lawyer noted that the defendant is experiencing stress.
On October 17, 2024, news reported that police completed investigations involving 17 suspects, who were then transported to Ratchada Criminal Court. It was noted that Watthanaphol Warathawarakul (Boss Paul) was still undergoing questioning and would likely be sent the following day, as earlier reported.
Later that day, at 16:00, the Consumer Police Division brought the initial group of 17 suspects from The Icon Group to court for their first detention application, stating that investigations were incomplete and would take 12 days (October 17-28) due to the need to question many witnesses. The prosecution opposed bail, citing significant public impact and possible tampering with evidence. The court, after consideration, allowed the defendants to be detained.
At 17:20, Mr. Chuchart Kanphai, Min Pichaya’s lawyer, confirmed that they have applied for bail. The specifics of the bail bond and collateral are being arranged by Min Pichaya’s family.
Mr. Chuchart acknowledged that the defendant is under stress due to the charges. When asked about the defendant’s demeanor, he admitted they were all stressed, including the lawyer.
When pressed about the potential impacts of the evening detention on the bail application, he expressed no concern, stating that bail applications can be made at any time, 24/7.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
