Civil Court drops Thaksin libel case

The court said the plaintiffs could not take legal action against DSI's directorgeneral Sunai Manoemaiudom because Sunai was speaking from his official position when he made statements which the plaintiffs thought were libellous.

Thaksin and his wife had sought compensation of Bt1.5 billion plus interest from Sunai for his comments on the couple's alleged concealment of the stock holding of SC Assets Corporation.

Sunai told reporters he felt relieved that the court dropped the case so that he could proceed with investigations into corruption.

"I am happy that the court dismissed the case. I will not make a counterlawsuit against them. I am not sure whether they will appeal the case or not," Sunai said.