Mongkol Bangprapa, Wassayos Ngamkham and King-oua Laohong
The justice system has long been accused of failing to stop abuses by those who try to use their personal and professional connections to settle legal cases.
The issue arose again recently after Rasami Suthangkura, the wife of slain entertainment tycoon Somyos Suthangkura, told police that a possible motive for his killing could be linked to his role in helping others settle legal disputes
A police investigation into the murder of Somyos found the businessman, who was also a lawyer, had opened a legal consultancy firm and provided services to help settle legal cases. Police discovered thatSomyos had been hired to handle more than 20 cases, including drug trafficking, and one case was worth as much as 25 million baht.