A well-known human rights commissioner has lodged a complaint against several people berating her for asking society to forgive a karaoke hostess accused of committing a gruesome murder.
On 7 June 2017, Angkhana Neelapaijit, a National Human Rights Commissioner, filed a complaint to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD) against several people who posted comments and images on social media criticising her views on a high-profile murder case.
Currently, Preeyanuch ‘Preaw’ Nonwangchai stands accused of murdering and dismembering Warisara Klinjui, a 22-year-old karaoke bar worker. Two others, Kawintha ‘Earn’ Ratchada and Aphiwan ‘Jae’ Sattayabundit, have been accused of being accomplices. The three were arrested on Saturday.
Amid demands from many Facebook users that the murder suspect be executed, the human rights commissioner had publically besearched Thai society to let her and the judicial system work its course.
Angkhana reported to the TCSD that well known Facebook pages are posting images and comments that could be deemed as hate speech against her.
She emphasised that is not demanding damages, and only wants people to learn to respect different views. She also wants to observe how the TCSD itself works to protect human rights.
Angkhana Neelapaijit, a National Human Rights Commissioner (file photo)