Army Region 4 CC: Lawyer Page Distorts 'Incitement Case' into 'Malayu Dress Case'

Matichon•Society•17d ago

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Army Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command clarifies incitement charges against an event organizer, refuting claims that the legal action is related to cultural attire.

•Army Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC Region 4) addressed claims from the Muslim Lawyers' Center page regarding a legal case.
•The case involves charges of incitement and instigation under Section 116 of the Criminal Code, not the wearing of Malayu traditional dress.
•The legal proceedings stem from specific actions during an event held at Vasukri Beach, Songkhla province on May 4, 2022 (2022).

Overview

•ISOC Region 4 clarified that the legal case is about alleged incitement and instigation under Section 116 of the Criminal Code.
•The charges are due to alleged actions during an event at Vasukri Beach, Saiburi District, Pattani Province, on May 4, 2022.
•The clarification was made in response to information published by the Muslim Lawyers' Center page and some social media.
•ISOC Region 4 stated that the legal action is 'not a case of being prosecuted for wearing Malayu attire or preserving local culture'.
•ISOC Region 4 emphasized that the case is currently under judicial consideration, with all parties having the right to legal defense.
•ISOC Region 4 urged public communication to be based on facts, law, and social responsibility to avoid misleading the public.
•ISOC Region 4 affirmed respect for cultural diversity and stated that law enforcement adheres to the rule of law and is not targeting specific ethnic groups.
•ISOC Region 4 advised the public to exercise discretion when receiving and disseminating information from social media, and to follow facts from relevant agencies.

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Key Quotes

Col. Ekkawarit Chobchuchol

"Let me clarify that the case involves charges of violating Section 116 of the Criminal Code, or incitement, based on the circumstances during the event, not charges for wearing Malayu attire or cultural preservation."

ขอชี้แจงว่า คดีดังกล่าวเป็นคดีที่พนักงานอัยการมีคำสั่งฟ้องในข้อหาเกี่ยวกับความผิดตามประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 116 หรือข้อหา ยุยงปลุกปั่น จากพฤติการณ์ที่ปรากฏระหว่างการจัดกิจกรรมฯ มิใช่การดำเนินคดีจากการแต่งกายด้วยชุดมลายู หรือการอนุรักษ์วัฒนธรรมท้องถิ่นแต่อย่างใด

Key Entities

Organization

Army Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command(กอ.รมน.ภาค 4 สน.)ℹ️

The organization clarifying allegations of incitement charges.

Muslim Lawyers' Center(ศูนย์ทนายความมุสลิม)

The page accused by ISOC Region 4 of distorting facts regarding the legal case.

Person

Col. Ekkawarit Chobchuchol(พ.อ.เอกวริทธิ์ ชอบชูผล)

The Deputy Spokesperson for Army Region 4 Internal Security Operations Command, providing clarifications.

Law

Criminal Code Section 116(ประมวลกฎหมายอาญา มาตรา 116)ℹ️

The specific law under which the charges of incitement and instigation are filed.

Place

Vasuki Beach(หาดวาสุกรี)

The location where the event leading to the incitement charges took place.

Saiburi District(อ.สายบุรี)ℹ️

The district in Pattani Province where Vasuki Beach is located.

Pattani Province(จ.ปัตตานี)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where Saiburi District is situated.