From witness testimony, Pol Maj Gen Phetch and Mr Sakchai had close ties and Pol Maj Gen Phetch authorised Mr Sakchai to handle the management of his family's affairs including money matters for more than 10 years between 1998-2010, according to the Criminal Court. The plaintiff appealed, arguing Pol Maj Gen Phetch had been unconscious and so unable to sign any documents because he suffered from a brain hemorrhage. The Appeal Court Monday cited Pol Maj Gen Phetch's medical records that showed the cash withdrawal slip was signed and the cashier's cheque were cashed before Pol Maj Gen Phetch fell ill. The court added the defendant also took a photo of Pol Maj Gen Phetch signing the document as evidence. The case involves a will that entitled Mr Sakchai to assets worth about 300 million baht, but was later ruled void by the Supreme Court.

Source: Bangkok Post March 13, 2017 23:58 UTC