"More than 300 lecturers, former lecturers, students and alumni of Chulalongkorn University (CU) have signed a petition in support of a history lecturer being detained under the State of Emergency decree.
Asst Prof Dr Suthachai Yimprasert surrendered to the Crime Suppression Bureau on May 24 and was sent to a military camp for detention. Suthachai was wanted on suspicion he might have caused, encouraged or supported the unrest.
"We are concerned about allegations against, the arrest warrant for and the detention of Suthachai," the petition said.The petition with 318 names was submitted to CU President Prof Pirom Kamolratanakul for his help."Police have no evidence or have never revealed evidence against Suthachai," the petition said.
Signatories to the petition included incumbent CU lecturers Assoc Prof Dr Thida Saraya, Assoc Prof Suwadee Tanaprasitpat, Assoc Prof Dr Thitinan Pongsudhirak, and Dr Pitch Pongsawat.Among alumni who signed the petition were Prof Dr Nidhi Aeusrivongse, Chiang Mai University lecturer Assoc Prof Dr Attachak Sattayanurak, Srinakharinwirot University lecturer Dr Penpisut Tongmee, and Prince of Songkla University lecturer Weerapong Yosboonrueang.
The petition asked Pirom in his capacity as CU top executive and a leader in intellectual circles to look into Suthachai's case and demand justice for the detained lecturer."In a democratic society, a civilian's differing opinion does not constitute a threat to national security," the petition said.
The petition said pressing charges against people like Suthachai without solid evidence would never create reconciliation and instead sow distrust, hatred and anger.However, Centre for Resolution of Emergency Situation (CRES) spokesman Colonel Sansern Kaewkamnerd earlier explained his centre was lawful in detaining Suthachai."
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Posted 01 June 2010 - 09:09 AM
"A Chula history lecturer Suttachai Yimprasert was finally released this evening after eight-day detention without charges, thanks to strong academic and student pressure.
Assistant professor Sttachai Yimprasert, who was arrested on 24 May, was taken from Saraburi province where he was detained at a cavalry unit to Nang Lerng Police Station around 8.00 pm. He soon after returned to his temporary residence in Chulalongkorn University campus. His wife, Bayan Impsamran, who met him earlier this morning in Saraburi did not know in advance about her husband release.
However, Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, editor of Red News who was arrested and detained at the same compound in a separate and solitary room, was still under the military care."
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/17...tachai-released
Assistant professor Sttachai Yimprasert, who was arrested on 24 May, was taken from Saraburi province where he was detained at a cavalry unit to Nang Lerng Police Station around 8.00 pm. He soon after returned to his temporary residence in Chulalongkorn University campus. His wife, Bayan Impsamran, who met him earlier this morning in Saraburi did not know in advance about her husband release.
However, Somyot Prueksakasemsuk, editor of Red News who was arrested and detained at the same compound in a separate and solitary room, was still under the military care."
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/17...tachai-released
