Home » breakingnews » Chonsawat released from jailChonsawat released from jailConvicted election cheater Chonsawat Asavahame was released from jail Thursday morning after he has completed his term, Corrections Department Deputy Director General Wasant Singkaselit said. On August 4 2015, Chonsawat was convicted in cheating the Mueang Samut Prakan municipality election in 1999. He was sentenced to be one year and six months in jail. His sentence was reduced by five months as part of a royal pardon this year. Wasant said Chonsawat did not receive any privilege and he was released in normal procedure like other inmates.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 07, 2016 08:37 UTC