PHUKET: The accused rapist at the centre of the 'Evil Man from Krabi' case has been sentenced to 20 years in jail, Phuketwan has learned.
The sentencing of Chumpol Khaonuang took place on Thursday, said Lieutenant Amornrat Sudthikerd of Krabi Police Station.
It's believed Chumpol has appealed against the sentence.
The judge imposed a 15-year sentence for the rape of a 19-year-old Dutch woman near Ao Nang after her birthday party. He added an extra five years because the accused had been jailed and convicted for a murder at the age of 17.
It's believed that the victim and her father, a Dutch musician, were content with the 20-year sentence.
The father composed a song called 'Evil Man From Krabi' and posted it on YouTube when it appeared that Thai police were reluctant to pursue the case.
The song became a viral hit, attracting more than 500,000 viewers and generating worldwide interest in the case.
The father attributed some of the success of the case to Bangkok-based journalist Andrew Drummond, who was the first to report what had happened in detail.
Chumpol, a 32-year-old tour guide, has been unable to raise bail set at 700,000 baht.
The sentencing of Chumpol Khaonuang took place on Thursday, said Lieutenant Amornrat Sudthikerd of Krabi Police Station.
It's believed Chumpol has appealed against the sentence.
The judge imposed a 15-year sentence for the rape of a 19-year-old Dutch woman near Ao Nang after her birthday party. He added an extra five years because the accused had been jailed and convicted for a murder at the age of 17.
It's believed that the victim and her father, a Dutch musician, were content with the 20-year sentence.
The father composed a song called 'Evil Man From Krabi' and posted it on YouTube when it appeared that Thai police were reluctant to pursue the case.
The song became a viral hit, attracting more than 500,000 viewers and generating worldwide interest in the case.
The father attributed some of the success of the case to Bangkok-based journalist Andrew Drummond, who was the first to report what had happened in detail.
Chumpol, a 32-year-old tour guide, has been unable to raise bail set at 700,000 baht.
Guys, if you are convicted of a crime in Thailand as above can you still post bail and get out?
Posted by Fiesty Farang on December 16, 2013 12:23
Editor Comment:
If you are appealing the case, probably. No surprise in that.