Court Grants Bail to Samrak Kamsing After Appeal Reduces Sentence
The Khon Kaen Appeal Court granted bail of 300,000 baht to former boxer Samrak Kamsing after reducing his sentence for child abduction and sexual offenses. Samrak said he feels relieved and maintains his innocence, thanking his supporters for their encouragement. His co‑defendant, Pishet Chinhehanta, had the charges against him dismissed.
The Khon Kaen Appeal Court upheld the conviction for child abduction against Samrak Kamsing, sentencing him to one year in jail without suspension and ordering him to pay 200,000 baht in compensation. The attempted rape charge was dropped. His co‑defendant, Pishet Chinhehanta, had the charges against him dismissed per the original court ruling. After the verdict, police took Samrak to the court detention pending bail. Later the Appeal Court approved temporary release after his lawyers filed a bail request, setting the bail at 300,000 baht in cash. Upon release, Samrak told reporters he feels relaxed and unbothered, insists he did nothing wrong, and thanked his fans for their support.
