Translator needed, so Penang court postpones Thai monk's knife attack trial


GEORGE TOWN: The Sessions Court here has postponed the proceedings of a case involving a Thai monk accused of causing grievous hurt to a man with a weapon, pending the appointment of an interpreter.

Session judge Juraidah Abbas decided on the postponement on Friday (Oct 24) after being informed that the accused, Phra Phumin, 63, only understands Thai.

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