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Court orders 5,000 baht fine for Filipino ladyboys who beat Thai ladyboys

Bangkok, The South Bangkok District Court orders a fine of 10,000 baht each for two Filipino ladyboys who attacked a Thai ladyboy, but they confessed and their punishment was reduced in half. The remaining fine is 5,000 baht per person. Today (6 Mar.) the reporter reported that The South Bangkok District Court read the verdict in the black case number A. 470/2567 filed by the prosecutor of the Special Prosecutor's Office, District Court 4, Mr. John Rich Miranda (MR.JOHN RICH MIRANDA) and Mr. Christian Calma Custo. R (MR.CHRISTIAN CASTRO), a transgender woman of Filipino nationality, is the first and second defendant in the offense of conspiring to assault another person causing physical or mental harm. The indictment states a summary of the circumstances. that on March 4, 2024, at night before noon The two defendants were joined by several others who had fled but had not yet been brought to justice. Together they attacked by using force to attack the 6 victims, who used their hands to pull their heads. and used his fist to punch the victim in the face. The victim's body was severely damaged. number of times As a result, all victims were injured. There were bruises and abrasions all over the body. The incident occurred in Khlong Toei Nuea Subdistrict, Watthana District, Bangkok. During the investigation, both defendants confessed. Before starting to consider The court questioned both defendants and it was found that they could not speak or hear Thai. By communicating in English Therefore, the proceedings were conducted through an English interpreter. who has sworn in the court Later, the court asked both defendants about their lawyers. which both defendants do not have But he said he didn't want a lawyer. He therefore read and explained the lawsuit to both defendants and proceeded with the process of protecting rights and freedoms and duties under the law. as well as guidelines for mitigating damage to victims which defendants 1-2 He confessed to all charges. The court ruled that Both defendants are guilty. Ac cording to the Criminal Code, Section 295, together with the Criminal Code, Section 83, the fine is 10,000 baht per person, but they confess. Reduce the penalty in half, with a fine of 5,000 baht for each person. Source: Thai News Agency