Singer Oysri Urges NACC to Appeal Ex-Songkhla Official's Acquittal
Singer Oysri and her legal team submitted a letter to the NACC demanding an appeal of the Court of Appeal's acquittal of former Songkhla PAO President Nipon Boonyamanee in a 50-million-baht malfeasance case. The Court of Appeal overturned a nine-year prison sentence, ruling Nipon acted for official benefit without corrupt intent. The NACC must decide by November 13 whether to pursue a Supreme Court appeal.
Singer Buanyenuch Saengsri, known as Oysri, accompanied by members of the Phuang Phueak group and lawyer Thanakorn Noipithak (Lawyer Win), traveled to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) office in Nonthaburi at 11:00 AM on November 10, 2026, to submit a follow-up letter. They sought confirmation on whether the NACC would appeal the Court of Appeal's decision acquitting Nipon Boonyamanee, former President of the Songkhla Provincial Administrative Organization, of malfeasance charges under Criminal Code Section 157. The case concerned approval of over 50 million baht for maintenance of two multipurpose vehicles. The Court of Appeal recently overturned the lower court's conviction, which had sentenced Nipon to nine years in prison and a five-year election ban, ruling his actions were for official benefit without corrupt intent.
Oysri stated that as a southerner trusted by victims in Songkhla, she acted as their representative to seek answers, not to interfere with judicial proceedings, but to monitor as a citizen whether an appeal would be filed. She emphasized this concerns public interest and taxpayer money. Lawyer Thanakorn detailed that after the NACC ordered prosecution under Section 157, the Court of First Instance convicted and sentenced Nipon, but the Court of Appeal acquitted him, finding his actions served official interests before any budget disbursement and lacked corrupt intent. The conflicting rulings between the two courts raise the question of whether the case should reach the Supreme Court. The appeal filing deadline expires on November 13, after two previous extensions, prompting questions about a possible third extension or immediate filing. This follow-up aims to serve the public interest.
