On 16 December 2010, Royal Thai Police Lt. Samaporn of the Phaholyothin police station called Frank G Anderson to set up a date for Anderson to appear at the station to be accompanied to the prosecutor's office. The visit is necessitated by Thai pol. Col. Wattanasak, friend of UK national Akbar khan who also filed criminal defamation charges against Anderson, who claims to have been insulted by remarks Anderson posted on his website www.thekoratpost.com
The meeting with the prosecutor is set for 13:00 hrs. on 22 December 2010.
According to the other prosecutor involved in the Akbar Khan case against Anderson, a decision will be made by 13 January 2011 whether to file formal charges against Anderson in court on Khan's behalf.
Anderson has extended an open invitation to any supporters to be at the police station.
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