Rock star Yuenyong Opakul should report back to the police to answer a cost of insulting Natthapat Suwanprateep, governor of Suphan Buri province, during an offensive rant last week.
Pol Maj Gen Uthai Kawindechathorn, deputy commissioner of Provincial Police Region 7, yesterday said the frontman of celebrated rock group Carabao must go to Song Phi Nong police station within the southernmost district of Suphan Buri province to pay attention to the cost towards him.
Police thought-about all the proof filed by legal professionals on behalf of the governor before deciding to press charges.
The band performed at a birthday function for Piyaphot Kiatchusakul, chief subdistrict headman of Song Phi Nong on Monday, October 12. During the show, Yuenyong allegedly used the stage to accuse the governor of displaying a lack of respect by not inviting Carabao to play throughout Elephant Duel Day, regardless of Yuenyong being a Suphan Buri native.
Elephant Duel Day celebrates some of the legendary battles in Thai history, between King Naresuan and the Crown Prince of Burma. The battle in 1592 was a pivotal battle of the Siam-Burmese wars of the time. The two leaders, perched atop their elephants, engaged in a fierce and heavily-romanticised duel. Elephant Duel day is revered among locals in the province.
“Do you know who I am? ” Yuenyong allegedly said through the event, demanding that the governor ought to rise up on stage to clarify. Nattapat was a visitor at the perform however left earlier than the live performance began.
Fortune said on Facebook that no concert events have been allowed at the occasion this yr as a result of strict social distancing measures.
Despite an apology by Yuenyong, calling the issue a misunderstanding, the governor plans to comply with via with his lawsuit to “maintain his dignity.”