Retired lecturer avoids jail over assaultThotsaphon: Hit activist in faceThotsaphon Thananonsophonkul, 67, a retired university lecturer, has been handed a six-month jail term and a 20,000-baht fine for assaulting political activist Srisuwan Janya. The jail term was suspended for one year. Prior to the assault, Mr Srisuwan was giving a media interview about a complaint regarding Pheu Thai's 10,000-baht digital wallet policy. Due to his confession, the court suspended Thotsaphon's jail term for one year. "This will be a lesson for those who act beyond the law," Mr Srisuwan posted in a message on his Facebook account.

Source: Bangkok Post October 06, 2023 11:43 UTC