Thread: Andy Hall Criminal Defamation Case

All of us long term shit stains Know how this shit house rolls.

It's a filthy corrupt monkey hole where Farang come last and do not even dare question their fully retarded laws or their cave man system.

I have no problem with it, I'm only a Farang shitter stain and know my place.

It's the Farang who think they are equal to the Thai who have problems.

Thing is,

Us White eyes are far superior to the Thai monkey, just never let them know Eh.

All good then.


J Head forgot the Game unfortunately.

Long-term residents, indeed...

Originally Posted by CSFFan

No. Anyone can be prosecuted, it's up to your legal team to know the law.

The major problem in this shit house is that the average Johnny Farang has no Knowledge of contacting a legit honest lawyer.

It's a Gamble unless one has inside info on quality and honest lawyers.

In Farangland there is a regulatory body who over looks lawyers and they are accountable.

In this corrupt shitter that need not apply.

Originally Posted by terry57

The major problem in this shit house is that the average Johnny Farang has no Knowledge of contacting a legit honest lawyer.

That's the truth in a nutshell......

...yeah but a suing a long-standing BBC foreign correspondent for journalism is a different ball game...

Don't get me wrong, I despise the BBC, and think they should be prosecuted for propaganda in the UK and breach of their charter etc... but this is about the right to do international journalism, and it's got all the makings of a diplomatic incident, if the British government chose to take interest in the principle at stake here.

And further more,

That is the problem with us White Eyes who chose to live here.

Us Farang Shitters have very little in Common with the average Thai.

I put this down to the large communication Gap, Most of us do not speak Thai and most Thai do not speak fluent English so how can we get on the Communication Train. ??

If I was not such a lazy bastard I would make a real effort to learn the lingo and I'm sure this would be hugely beneficial.

Never gunna happen though.

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo

...yeah but a suing a long-standing BBC foreign correspondent for journalism is a different ball game...

Don't get me wrong, I despise the BBC, and think they should be prosecuted for propaganda in the UK and breach of their charter etc... but this is about the right to do international journalism, and it's got all the makings of a diplomatic incident, if the British government chose to take interest in the principle at stake here.

Considering how much support the Pom Embassy give their Citizens here in Bangkok it's a fair bet they will not give a flying fuk about J head.

They are Shit scared to mix shit up with the Thais.

Pathetic fukers at best.

All Embassies are the same.

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo

...yeah but a suing a long-standing BBC foreign correspondent for journalism is a different ball game...

Don't get me wrong, I despise the BBC, and think they should be prosecuted for propaganda in the UK and breach of their charter etc... but this is about the right to do international journalism, and it's got all the makings of a diplomatic incident, if the British government chose to take interest in the principle at stake here.

In reference, Thai authorities have attempted, in numerous int'l journalistic instances, to subdue, censor or bring legal charges towards accused offender[s] with failing consistency.

I would expect any such false or imagined charges brought against Mr. Head and the BBC to amount to nothing.

Nutters don't have legitimacy within these circles.

Originally Posted by terry57

Considering how much support the Pom Embassy give their Citizens here in Bangkok it's a fair bet they will not give a flying fuk about J head.

They are Shit scared to mix shit up with the Thais.

Pathetic fukers at best.

All Embassies are the same.

It's not about the embassies in a bit of their defense. The embassies have to allow their citizens to be prosecuted under local law, just like Thais are prosecuted in the US or UK. I can understand that.

It's not being scared, it's knowing that it's more about face than form. Ask Andy Hall.

Originally Posted by thaimeme

Nutters don't have legitimacy within these circles.

I disagree...it's those the most vocal that gets the judges attention, regardless of what the message might be.

I guess the case itself could become a story... like Koh Tao... if the Thais want to hand their tourist industry over to one of their neighbours, that's their business, i guess.

The moral of the story is?
Don't invest your own money in Thailand.

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

C'mon, you all know the Thai judicial system is centered around protecting the rich and being able to point blame at anyone but a Thai. They will harass foreigners using their silly laws until the person leaves the country and jail any citizens they want under these flimsy laws.

Let's call a spade a spade.

I know of at least one foregone that was convicted to a year in jail for defamation ....

I regard Jonathon Head as a thoroughly good egg. I hope this is quickly sorted out in the usual way...

Originally Posted by CSFFan

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo

Why on earth did they let him publish stuff from within the country?! Is that what happened?

First point of defense...he didn't publish within the country. It was sent to his news agency in Britain who published it. He didn't directly enter the material onto the internet, therefore can't be liable for defamation.

Second point of defense for defamation is that only a Thai national can be prosecuted for entering information into a Thai computer system that can be considered defamatory. Since Head is neither a Thai national nor the computer system was a Thai one, he cannot be prosecuted for defamation.

These were the arguments used in the Phuketwan defense. I know of at least one other person sued for defamation that is using this defense.

Theses are good points regarding the Computer crime act, not sure they are valid for defamation charges...

The guy is backed up by the BBC (at least financially, maybe a legal team etc), he can stand the heat for much longer than common people

IMHO his story was stating mere facts, truth hurts but the lawyer should deals with it ... It's just a lawyer, it's not as if he had step on government toe with this story, such as the local governor, or Land department director (oups my bad this one is dead already ...)

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo

I guess the case itself could become a story... like Koh Tao... if the Thais want to hand their tourist industry over to one of their neighbours, that's their business, i guess.

Yeah because a case against a BBC reporter about the contents of a report is equal to the murder of two young tourists, and potential tourists from Shanghai to San Francisco will be deciding their next holiday destination with this case in mind.

Nobody in the UK cares about tourists from Shanghai to San Francisco... they care about things that happen to British people and British institutions, and the familiarity with those things has impact in cementing the notion that this country is not a safe place for them... compared to other countries in the vicinity that offer the same stuff for similar prices without the sense of danger (whether that is factual or not).

So I'll see your ...and raise you a

The BBC should withdraw from Thailand, close down its office at the Maneeya Plaza and proceed to embark on a campaign of truthful reporting whenever the issue of Thailand raises its head (excuse the pun!). Head should be issued with a new diplomatic passport as a co-opted bona fide member of the Diplomatic Service on which he can leave the LoS with impunity.

The current queer British ambassador and his oriental husband do seem to keep a low profile. I expect they're too busy shopping for soft furnishings and giving interviews for fluffy HiSo magazine articles on what it is to have such a great time at huge public expense and offer sweet fuck all in return.

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo

Nobody in the UK cares about tourists from Shanghai to San Francisco... they care about things that happen to British people and British institutions, and the familiarity with those things has impact in cementing the notion that this country is not a safe place for them... compared to other countries in the vicinity that offer the same stuff for similar prices without the sense of danger (whether that is factual or not).

Err, have you moved in with Jeff?

A defamation case?

Oh noes...that full moon party will have to go on without us.

We must make a stand!

And it'll have to be whoring in Blackpool next time.


What utter nonsense.

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

Originally Posted by CaptainNemo

Nobody cares

Originally Posted by Seekingasylum

I'm queer and my oriental husband do seem to keep a low profile. too busy shopping for soft furnishings and giving interviews for fluffy HiSo magazine articles on what it is to have such a great time at huge public expense and I offer sweet fuck in return.

Err, have you moved in with Jeff?

Why would I want to intrude in your relationship with Jeff? Try asking someone else if you want a threesome.

Originally Posted by buriramboy

Thailand really aren't doing themselves any favours with this case with all the negative publicity it will bring pursuing a case against a respected BBC journo, I imagine eventually the powers that be will get involved and it will get dropped.

Some short memories around here. Jonathan Head is hated by the Thai authorities, they have been looking for excuses to jail him for years.

Originally Posted by DrB0b

Some short memories around here. Jonathan Head is hated by the Thai authorities, they have been looking for excuses to jail him for years.

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