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Former Hat Yai Mayoral Candidate, Baowpee, Was Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Extorting 25 Million Baht From Mayor Paen in Exchange for Dropping Election Fraud Charges.

On August 17, the Songkhla Provincial Court sentenced Peerawut Wichaidit Keeratikarn, or "Bao Pee," a former candidate for mayor of Hat Yai, to two years in prison without suspension of sentence.

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Former Hat Yai Mayoral Candidate, Baowpee, Was Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Extorting 25 Million Baht From Mayor Paen in Exchange for Dropping Election Fraud Charges.

On August 17, the Songkhla Provincial Court sentenced Peerawut Wichaidit Keeratikarn, or "Bao Pee," a former candidate for mayor of Hat Yai, to two years in prison without suspension of sentence.

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มติชนออนไลน์ broke the news in Thailand 2 days ago on Monday, August 17, 2026.

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Former Hat Yai Mayoral Candidate, Baowpee, Was Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Extorting 25 Million Baht From Mayor Paen in Exchange for Dropping Election Fraud Charges.

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