Mr Chumsai said DSI investigators refused to take testimony from 10 defence witness added to the list, putting his client at a disadvantage. These witnesses were "crucial to the accused in proving his innocence", Mr Chumsai said. Mr Chumsai now alleges an irregularity then erupted during its continuing inquiry. Mr Kajorn said Mr Panthongtae had wanted another 20 witnesses to give evidence, and the statute of limitations in the case was fast approaching. He had already accepted eight witnesses, and Mr Panthongtae had also postponed their interrogation.

Source: Bangkok Post January 24, 2018 08:26 UTC