Ex-Democrat Party deputy cleared of abduction charges in Thailand

The court dismissed the case against Prinn Panitchpakdi, a former deputy leader of the Democrat Party, stating that the case is time-barred as it was not reported within three months.

The court found no wrongdoing in the case of abducting a minor as the defendant had voluntarily driven the minor home without deviating from the route. The incident occurred at 9.30am today, December 14.

Prinn Panitchpakdi was accused by the prosecutor in case number 1849/2565 of abducting a minor, aged above 15 but below 18, for immoral purposes. According to the prosecution, at noon on April 25, 2018, the defendant abducted a 17 year old girl from her parents or guardian for immoral purposes.

The girl was willing, and the defendant used his right hand to hold her left hand and his left hand to hold her thigh, a situation she could not resist. This act of immorality…