President of the Thai Journalists Association Requesting the Lawyers Council to investigate the reporter who received the second lot of additional money as an offering to poison "Lawyer Tum" and expose it. Miss N. Rini Ruangnoo, President of the Thai Journalists Association along with Mr. Jirapong Prasertphonkrang Secretary-General of the Thai Journalists Association Submitting a letter to Dr. Wichian Chubthaisong, President of the Lawyers Council. under royal patronage As a fact-checking committee In the case of journalists receiving money from news sources which has been established since the case when the police searched the house Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police And it appeared that some journalists received money from news sources. The investigation of the facts in that case has not yet been completed. And recently from the press conference of Mr. Sitra Biabangkerd or Attorney Tum, information has been published that there are journalists and the Thai Journalists Association. Receive money from news sources and online gambling website networks. In particular, the Vice-President, abbreviated W., will request the fact-finding committee to take the case for further investigation as well. In addition, Mr. Jirapong also said that yesterday he met with Attorney Tum. And we talked a little and asked about the facts. By clarifying that in the past there were many vice presidents of the association with the abbreviation W. Attorney Tum confirmed that the information on receiving the money was as published. And it's about the individual. It does not refer to the organization itself. As for who the vice-president will be, let the association itself check. However, Mr. Jirapong admits that Attorney Tum's disclosure of only the abbreviation. This makes it difficult for organizations to monitor. Because I don't want to focus on any one person. Just because it has the same abbreviation, it becomes an accusation against that person. Although there are many such abbreviations, the as sociation is willing to be investigated or called by the fact-finding committee to provide information. When the reporter asked whether in this case it would be possible to examine Attorney Tum's legal conduct or not. Mr. Jirapong said There will also be discussion on this issue with the Lawyers Council. But it's just a crying issue. The president of the Lawyers Council revealed that the investigation into journalists who received money from news sources in the first case was At this time, the investigation of witnesses is almost complete. There are only a few more mouths left to complete. And when there was a request to further investigate the case that Lawyer Tum had revealed. I will accept the matter myself. And it is expected that there will not be many more witnesses to be examined. Originally the Lawyers Council set a time frame of 90 days, now the deadline is approaching. Therefore, it is expected that the time will be extended for another month, which should be enough to investigate both cases befor e the results of the investigation will be disclosed at the same time. As for the case of Attorney Tum Issue a press release referring to other people in public until causing that damage Is it against the etiquette of a lawyer? Dr. Wichian said that he had not yet looked at the press conference in detail. But in principle, the Lawyers Council already has regulations. Whether to serve in court or any place If considered to be disrespectful or in violation of the regulations You will be able to enter the process of filing a complaint regarding legal ethics. In which the examination of lawyer's etiquette is It is not the duty of the President of the Lawyers Council. But it is the power of the Chairman of the Lawyers Etiquette Committee to consider if he sees that the behavior of any lawyer is in violation of the Lawyers' Regulations. Or someone has complained about the manners of the said lawyer. You can set up an investigation. Then, when the committee has examined it, the results will be returned to the Presi dent of the Lawyers Council. Consider the punishment if found to continue violating the Lawyers Regulations. The lawyer's part Pol. Gen. Torsak Sukwimon, Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police to file a lawsuit against Attorney Tum It is the right of the parties to be able to do so. Which must wait for the final decision of the court. However, the Lawyers Council has one regulation that If the court renders a final judgment to imprisonment in a case that is not a charge of negligence. or a petty offense and the defendant is a lawyer There will be a matter sent to the Lawyers Council to remove the name from being a lawyer. and the parties can also file a complaint with the Lawyers Council together. The President of the Lawyers Council Leave a message to the lawyer That every lawyer can make a statement on various issues, but there must be sufficient reasons and evidence. Including not violating the regulations of lawyer etiquette. However, there are also reports that The reason for the delay in investigating the facts in the first case of a journalist receiving money from a news source Even though fact-checking of witnesses is almost finished. Because we are still waiting for important witnesses like Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police He's giving evidence. Which is also reported that Pol.Gen.Surachet Just got in touch with the Lawyers Council last night. that he may give information next week While on the Facebook page of Attorney Tum also revealed information that The Vice-President of the Association of Journalists, abbreviated W., received money from the Ma Suea account since 2020 on a monthly basis of 15,000 baht, later in 2021-2022 it was increased to monthly. 30,000-50,000 baht as well. Source: Thai News Agency