Karom Ponthaklang, lawyer representing the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) on Friday sought for a second bail attempt for the detained protest leaders after the court rejected the request on June 15.
Among the UDD leaders now being detained at Bangkok Remand Prison were Veera Musikapong, Weng Tojirakarn, Korkaew Pikulthong, and Natthawut Saikua.
The court early June granted unconditional bail to fellow Red Shirt leader who is also a member of parliament from the opposition Puea Thai Party, Jatuporn Prompan, after he had posted one million baht as collateral for his bail bond.
The UDD leaders were charged of terrorism after their anti-government campaign turned violent with grenade attacks and arson in the Thai capital and some provinces in North and Northeast.
They surrendered to police and announced the end of the ten week demonstration on May 19 as troops closed in on their rally site at Ratchaprasong intersection.
In the second bail bid, Mr Korom offered Bt2 million as bail bond for each leader, while Mr Veera's wife posted Bt3 million for her husband.
Thida Tojirakarn, Dr Weng's wife, said her husband will not flee prosecution as he has must run his medical clinic. She said the protest leader's congenital disease and allergies will recur when he stays in a confined area.
The court, however, denied granting temporary release of the detained leaders saying the accused may escape as they face severe punishment, even the death penalty.
By: MCOT online news.
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