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Corruption activist Atchariya faces a new defamation trial over cyber police bribery claims on National TV
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Thailand’s Criminal Court accepted a defamation lawsuit against activist Achariya Ruangrattanapong over explosive claims that a senior cyber police commander took gambling bribes, as the veteran campaigner also battles a separate ฿2.5 million extorti
Key facts
- Thailand’s Criminal Court accepted a defamation lawsuit against activist Achariya Ruangrattanapong over explosive claims that a senior cyber police commander took gambling bribes, as the veteran campaigner also battles a separate ฿2.5
- It ordered the case to proceed and set a key hearing for August 3 while requiring the defendant to seek bail or temporary release.
- Court accepts defamation case against Achariya over gambling bribery claims against police chief
- The court scheduled the next hearing for August 3, 2026, at 9:30 a.m
- The hearing took place on May 28, 2026, under case number A.3189/2568
- Court hears claims cyber police took gambling bribes while defendant skips preliminary hearing stage
Summary
Thailand’s Criminal Court has intensified a high-stakes clash between a senior cybercrime commander and one of the country’s best-known activists after accepting a defamation lawsuit over explosive bribery allegations tied to online gambling networks. The case pits Deputy Inspector General Pol. Lt. Gen.
The Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road has accepted a defamation lawsuit filed by Pol. Lt. Gen. Trairong Phiwphan against Mr. Achariya over allegations linked to online gambling website bribery.