On Wednesday, Thaksin arrived on the Felony Court docket in his Mercedes Benz. His brother-in-law, Somchai Wongsawat, and a gaggle of red-shirt supporters have been additionally current to supply ethical assist.
After arriving, Thaksin averted reporters through the use of a aspect entrance to the court docket constructing, the place Winyat was ready for him. Winyat then escorted Thaksin inside with out chatting with the media earlier than the listening to.
After the final listening to concluded at midday, Thaksin left in his automotive by means of Gate 7 of the court docket’s compound. As his automotive was leaving, Thaksin lowered the window to wave to his red-shirt supporters, inflicting them to cheer.
Chatting with reporters after the listening to, Winyat mentioned he would submit the written closing assertion to the court docket inside 15 days.
When requested whether or not he was assured within the defence’s victory, Winyat replied:
“I consider we’ll obtain justice. The proof introduced by the prosecutors was incomplete, and far of it consisted of the witnesses’ opinions.
“The defence tried to problem this proof by exhibiting that these opinions have been biased, coming from witnesses who’ve all the time been against Thaksin.
“I have to say that the prosecutors had no witnesses who may clearly show Thaksin’s [alleged] wrongdoing.”
Requested concerning the testimonies of Wissanu and Tongthong, Winyat mentioned they have been key witnesses who may testify to Thaksin’s loyalty to the monarchy throughout his time as prime minister. He added that each have been additionally certified as witnesses resulting from their authorized and linguistic experience.
The lawyer additional said that Thaksin appeared in good spirits after the listening to, assured that he would obtain justice within the case.
