Bangkok, Waiting for the court to decide its fate. Alliance leader In the offense of rebellion-terrorism In the case of closing Don Mueang Airport in 2008 At 9:00 a.m. at the Criminal Court, the court scheduled to read the verdict in the case filed by Criminal Division 9 prosecutors against Maj. Gen. Chamlong Srimuang, leader of the People's Alliance for Democracy group, and 32 people in total as defendants. In the offense of rebellion, terrorism, etc. in the case of closing Don Mueang Airport According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff summarized that on November 24 - December 3, 2008, the defendants jointly advertised to persuade people to join together in a large rally. By spreading to various areas and surrounded the VIP building Don Mueang Airport which is in the possession of the Secretariat of the Prime Minister Victim No. 1, Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited or AOT, Victim No. 2, and damaged property in the amount of 627,080 baht, then took the defendant's receiver dish to install near the ra dar receiver of Aeronautical Radio Company, Victim No. 3. and blocking the U-turn bridge of the Department of Highways Victim No. 4 searched Thai Airways officials. Victim No. 5 blocked communication services from Thailand Post. Victim No. 6 and jointly threatened and used force to do harm to persons and property. To pressure Mr. Somchai Wongsawat, Prime Minister at that time, to resign. The incident occurred in the district and Don Mueang district of Bangkok. The plaintiff therefore asked the court to sentence the defendants for their crimes as well. The defendants denied this. Previously, the court had already made an appointment to hear the verdict once on December 18, 2023, but the defendant's lawyer filed a complaint with the court that Maj. Gen. Chamlong Srimuang, the first defendant, Mr. Phiphob Thongchai, the third defendant, Mr. Therdphum or Kerdpoomthai Jaidee, the 15th defendant, Pol. Gen. Prathin Santiprabhob, the 28th defendant, is sick and unable to come to court. Especially the third defendant , Mr. Phiphob, has a terminal illness. All of whom had medical certificates to confirm, while Mr. Praphan Koonmee, the 14th defendant, attended the Royal Decoration Ceremony. The court considers the case where there is a necessary reason. Therefore, the appointment to read the judgment was allowed to be postponed to today. The atmosphere at the Criminal Court this morning had defendants gradually arriving to hear the verdict. Mr. Somsak Kosaisuk, the 4th defendant, said that everything he had done was considered a fight to protect the nation's interests. and people resist corruption And it is clear that the government that we oppose has already ruled that he is guilty. 'Even the 14th grade prisoners confessed to their crimes. Then received a royal pardon. Therefore, in the part where we were prosecuted We are willing to enter the justice process willingly. And how will the court consider it? I respect the authority of the court. Everyone is ready to act without conditions,' Mr. Somsak said. Mr. Somsak adde d that the court normally listens. Whatever the outcome of the law comes out, we can accept it all. But we fight together Because the constitution at that time gave the people the power to resist through peaceful means. To oppose the government that came illegitimately Abuse of power. Constitution of 2007, Section 68 and Section 69. In the Constitution of 2007, the aforementioned sections have already been amended. It shows that what we are doing is correct. Therefore, the constitution was amended. And we honestly believe that people have the right to do so. And the court determined that our demonstration was peaceful, without weapons. By the atmosphere before listening to the judgment There was a group of labor unions and enterprises. Came to give encouragement. Ready to line up and give flowers to the leaders and is currently waiting. court hearing For the list of 32 "defendants" in the Don Mueang Airport closure case, they include: 1) Maj. Gen. Chamlong Srimuang 2) Mr. Sondhi Limthongkul 3) Mr. Phipho b Thongchai 4) Mr. Somsak Kosaisuk 5) Mr. Suriya. Sai Katasila 6) Mr. Somkiat Phongpaiboon (deceased) 7) Mr. Sirichai Mai-ngam 8) Mr. Samran Rodphet 9) Mrs. Maleerat Kaewka 10) Mr. Sawit Kaewwan 11) Mr. Santhana Prayoonrat 12) Mr. Chana Phasuksakul 13) Mr. Ratchayut or Amornthep or Amorn Siriyothinpakdee or Amornrattananon 14) Mr. Praphan Koonmee (Senator) 15) Mr. Therdphum or Kerdpoomthai Jaidee 16) Ms. Anchalee or Pong Phairerak 17) Mr. Phichit Chaiyamongkol 18) Mr. Banjong Nasae 19 ) Mr. Sumit Nuanmanee 20) Mr. Pichet Pattanachote 21) Mr. Somboon Thongburan 22) Mr. Athiwat Bunchart 23) Mr. Chamroon Na Ranong 24) Mr. Saengtham or Art Cunchadatharn 25) Mr. Taikorn Phonsuwan 26) Mr. Suchart Srisang 27) Mr. Amnat Phalamy 28) Pol. Gen. Prathin Santiprabhob 29) Mr. Kittichai or George Saisa- at 30) Mr. Kriangsak Liu Chan Pattana 31) ASTV (Thailand) Co., Ltd. 32) Lieutenant Samdin Lertbut . Source: Thai News Agency