Police report on nine PAD leaders reaches prosecutors
The Office of the Attorney General on Wednesday received the police report charging nine leaders of the People's Alliance for Democracy for their involvement in besieging Government House and raiding NBT broadcasting station in August.
Police have recommended for prosecution of the nine suspects for violating Articles 116, 215 and 216 of the Criminal Codes.
The nine are accused of instigating insurrection (Article 116), congregating to cause disturbance (Article 215), and refusing to disperse as per the order of law enforcement authorities (Article 216).
If found guilty on the three charges, penalties are a combined jail term of up to 10 years and a fine of up to Bt6,000.
The suspects are Sondhi Limthongkul, Chamlong Srimuang, Pipop Thongchai, Somsak Kosaisuk, Somkiart Pongpaiboon, Suriyasai Katasila, Chaiwat Sinsuwong, Amorn Amornratananont and Thoedpoom Chaidee.
They are released on bail pending the completion of the prosecution review.
Public prosecutors have scheduled November 18 to rule whether to try them.
The PAD has been occupying the Government House for 70 days now.
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