> SHIN Corporation has just filed for an added law suit against Supinya,
> bringing the total amount to 400 million baht (approx US $10,000,000).
>
>
>
>
> Shin seeks Bt400m from activist
>
> Published on Aug 24, 2004
>
> Shin Corp has filed a Bt400million libel suit against Thai Post and the
> Campaign for Popular Media Reform (CPMR) after winning Criminal Court
> approval.
>
> Nakhon Chompuchart, the lawyer appointed by Supinya Klangnarong,
> secretary general of the CPMR, said he would contest the claim that
> Supinya damaged Shin Corp's reputation and was responsible for the
> alleged negative repercussions her comments had on the company's
> business.
>
> Shin Corp has claimed financial institutions downgraded its
> creditworthiness and that its credibility in the stock market was
> affected as a result of the comments.
>
> "We will fight this to the bitter end. Supinya's criticism of Shin Corp
> was made sincerely and with the public's interest in mind. Since the
> family of Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra holds a major stake [in Shin
> Corp], the company should accept the criticism. I do not understand why
> a giant company would begin such litigation," Nakhon said.
>
> Supinya admitted the suit had discouraged her from making further
> criticisms against specific businesses. She said the court case would
> have great public significance as it threatened the right of individuals
> to check capitalists' activities.
>
> "I was shocked by the sum of Bt400 million. As an ordinary person, this
> amount of money seems immense. Even though I am under great stress, I
> will muster the strength to fight this case,'' she said.
>
> She plans to face the charges on September 6, adding that her chances of
> winning the case are slim given Shin Corp's considerable clout and
> financial resources.
> Sucheera Pinijparakarn, Sathien Wiriyapanpongsa
> The Nation
>
> For full background information on Supinya vs SHIN Corp libel case,
> please see:
>
> http://www.wacc.org.uk/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1646
> http://www.seapabkk.org/alerts/2004/06/20040605.html
> http://www.ifj.org/default.asp?Index=2576&Language=EN
> http://www.ifex.org/en/content/view/full/60017/
> http://www.cpj.org/protests/04ltrs/Thai12july04pl.html
> http://www.abc.net.au/correspondents/content/2003/s1009397.htm
> http://www.isiswomen.org/campaigns/alert/alert-2-July-2004.html
> http://www.iht.com/articles/527406.html
> http://www.asiamedia.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=5363
> http://www.abc.net.au/pm/content/2004/s1145870.htm
> http://www.singaporedemocrat.org/news_display.php?id=536
> http://www.thailabour.org/news/04062101.html
>
> bestest,
>
> Myriam Horngren
> CRIS Network and Campaign Coordinator
> c/o WACC
> 357 Kennington Lane
> London SE11 5QY
> United Kingdom
> Tel: 44 (0) 207 582 9139
> Fax: 44 (0) 207 735 0340
> web: www.crisinfo.org
> email: mh@wacc.org.uk
>