Compensation likely for man jailed wrongfullyBy The NationA man who was falsely arrested and jailed for drug possession will likely receive compensation from the Justice Fund, the Justice Ministry’s Deputy Permanent Secretary Tawatchai Thaikyo said on Friday. But when police arrived they accused Pichit of drug possession and arrested him. Pichit's wife, Kanyakorn Chonpitak, and her lawyer asked for help from authorities a few days ago. Tawatchai said that Pichit would likely qualify for compensation of about Bt800 per day from the Justice Fund for false imprisonment and loss of wages, although the case will have to be considered. “The Justice Fund has to wait for the inquiry report from the police within 7-15 days.

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 31, 2019 12:45 UTC