Bangkok: Lawyer Winyat Chatmontri has expressed his belief that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is taking the correct legal approach in his Section 112 case, asserting that a controversial video clip related to the case had been edited. He emphasized his duty as a Thai citizen and hinted at revealing details of the legal battle if the case proves successful. According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Winyat, Thaksin's legal representative, confirmed that Thaksin would personally attend the Criminal Court's scheduled reading of the verdict. Winyat highlighted the importance of defendants being present at hearings and stated his own commitment to attending all proceedings. He maintained his original intention of bringing witnesses to court but refrained from commenting on the case's potential outcome until the verdict is rendered by the court. Winyat emphasized that defending a criminal case requires careful evaluation of the evidence from both the plaintiff and the defendant. He expressed confidence in the evidence presented, which he believes demonstrates Thaksin's lack of intent. While he plans to disclose details of the plaintiff's evidence post-verdict, he prefers not to discuss it through public media channels. Thaksin has consistently asserted his loyalty to the monarchy and his sense of duty as a Thai citizen. He maintains that the controversial video clip was manipulated and that the plaintiff bears the burden of proving otherwise. The defense has presented personal and historical evidence rather than fabricated facts, and Winyat is confident that the court will consider this in its decision. The prosecution brought forward 10 witnesses, while the defense presented 3. Thaksin remains prepared to accept the court's verdict, as reaffirmed by Winyat after a recent discussion. Winyat also touched on the sensitivity of media coverage related to the case, cautioning against potential legal repercussions arising from misunderstandings. Former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat, who also appeared at the Crimin al Court, expressed his respect for the legal process and reiterated his belief in Thaksin's loyalty to the monarchy. He emphasized that he would await the court's decision and could not intervene in the process, underscoring the need to adhere to the legal proceedings. Addressing concerns about the upcoming verdict involving Prime Minister Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Somchai stated that Paethongtarn acted in the country's best interest, committed to protecting Thai sovereignty. He stressed that any court decision would be respected and upheld, as the legal process must take its course.
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