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15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

BANGKOK (NNT) - Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam recently revealed that a contingency plan has been devised in anticipation of the potential return of fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

 

According to Wissanu, the government has taken measures to address the situation in the event of Thaksin’s return to face legal proceedings. He affirmed that various concerned authorities, including the courts and the Department of Corrections, are fully prepared to effectively handle the situation.

 

However, the deputy prime minister also made a specific request to Thaksin regarding the timing of his potential return, urging the former premier not to choose weekends or public holidays for his arrival. He cited the operational dynamics of the judicial system, where courts that would be responsible for designating a detention facility for Thaksin would not be operational during such days. This could complicate the process of finding an appropriate detention venue for the former prime minister on such days.

 

Thaksin recently declared his intention to return to Thailand on August 10, marking the end of his self-imposed exile. However, he subsequently postponed his return, citing the need for medical check-ups as advised by his doctors. He has deferred his homecoming on several occasions in the past.

 

Thaksin has spent years living in self-imposed exile. During his absence, he has been handed a cumulative prison sentence of 12 years across four separate cases by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Office. The legal challenges he faces have been a central factor in his prolonged stay outside the country.

 

By Paul Rujopakarn

 

Source: https://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news/detail/TCATG230809141953179

 

 

-- © Copyright NNT 2023-08-09

 

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why don't I hear about Thaksin giving back all the millions/billions of Thai baht that he took?

why only about him staying in jail or not...

him ànd his sister should both be locked up first, then pay everything back, only then they could be freed from jail, not before!

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin Only Anticipates Days, Not Months Or Years, In Jail Upon Return
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

Pheu Thai de facto boss/former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra speaks to Reuters during an interview in Singapore. File photo: Reuters and published by Yahoo!News

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS Thaksin Shinawatra has been desperately anticipating a matter of days, not months or years, for himself being put behind bars upon returning home, according to a partisan source.

 

Thaksin has been impatiently waiting for his party’s rank and file to run the country again so they will almost certainly find ways and means to help him out with his convicted jail term sooner than later, said the source who only spoke on condition that he not be identified.

 

The globetrotting Thaksin who has recently shown up in Hong Kong and Phnom Penh will not return home as repeatedly heralded until Pheu Thai candidate Srettha Thavisin has been voted the country’s 30th prime minister and his party has completely set up a coalition government.

 

The deposed prime minister who has been residing in self-exile abroad for the last 17 years following the 2006 coup has postponed his planned homecoming twice since last month with a previous schedule for the upcoming Thursday having been put off for no more than a couple of weeks.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/08/thaksin-only-anticipates-days-not-months-or-years-in-jail-upon-return/

 

-- © Copyright  THAI NEWSROOM 2023-08-09

 

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why don't he just pay the money back that he owes the state and thèn come back. only then it would be a matter of days in jail...

did he make any suggestion to do so?

so why would he be treated different?

14 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

There have been very few death sentences carried within the past decade. So, why are they now discussing this, but only for foreigners? 

 

I happen to support the death sentence, when the crime is heinous, and when there are witnesses and sufficient evidence. Why keep them alive? Certain crimes are essentially a self revocation of the right to consume oxygen. But, can DNA evidence and the courts be trusted here? 

 

In fact, Thailand does allow the death penalty, but it is rarely applied. 

 

The federation said the kingdom would have achieved the status of "de facto abolitionist" had it not carried out any executions before August 24, 2019 — which would have represented 10 years after the last death sentences were carried out.

 

https://www.dw.com/en/thailand-carries-out-first-execution-since-2009/a-44285913

 

as how I understand it is that if you commit a crime and you admit it, the court gives a  death sentence turned into lifelong!

6 hours ago, NextG said:

Did you see any life jackets? ????

I noticed that as well!

furthermore these guys usually are experienced pilots who sometimes like to show off their 'skills' ! personally I like older pilots who don't need to impress anyone...

the boat that followed came to close but nothing really life threatening...

there must be nothing important going on if this gets a headline! ????

5 hours ago, watchcat said:

Yaa Baa?

Yaa Alcohol, also bad stuff if indulged!

13 hours ago, Shop mak said:

Not only in Phuket.

Real estate companies in Pattaya told me the same. High increase in russians who want to rent and buy property also in Pattaya

same on KPhangan, taking everything over...

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

BANGKOK, July 27 (TNA) – Deputy Pime Minister and Acting Justice Minister Wissanu Krue-ngam ordered the Corrections Department to provide security and appropriate convenience to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as he is set to return to Thailand on Aug 10 after 15 years in self-imposed exile.

 

Wissanu disclosed the post-arrival arrangements for Thaksin’s return, saying that preparations have been made in accordance with standard procedures. As for whether Thaksin will request a royal pardon, Wissanu clarified that it is a right held by all inmates, but they must be in the process of serving their sentences.

 

Once Thaksin has received his sentences, he can seek a royal pardon. The request for a royal pardon can be made within the first 24 hours of incarceration. If he is not granted a royal pardon this time, he will have to wait for another two years.

 

After his arrival, he will be escorted to receive the warrant at the Supreme Court and will be taken to detention facilities.

The decision on whether Thaksin will spend his time in a hospital or not will be left to the Department of Corrections, which oversees all inmates and their conditions. As Thaksin is currently 74 years old, he will be treated as an elderly inmate and can receive medical treatment he needs. However, Thaksin’s case cannot be confined to house arrest.  He must be incarcerated in prison.

 

Full Story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news/line-today-english-news-1214185

 

-- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2023-07-27

 

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can someone explain to me what is Thaksin's sickness? why would he need to be taken to a hospital? 

he sure looks fine to me, especially since his return is in the pipeline!

On 7/22/2023 at 6:52 PM, JimTripper said:

I have lived in both Pattaya & Chiang Mai and am finding the Thai people in Pattaya very unfriendly or even nasty. Especially, but not solely, in places like banks, immigration or other offices like that.

 

Has anyone else noticed that? Or am I just running into the wrong people? Maybe it has something to do with Covid? What I would compare it to is living in Chiang Mai in the 5 years or so before Covid hit.

 

I'm considering moving back to the North of Thailand as soon as possible because of this. Then I find a family restaurant run by an Isaan family smack dab in the middle of Pattaya and it's like a breathe of fresh air. Felt like home with nice people again.

every resto with provincial owner has a relaxed feel, wherever you go. 

about Ptya people: they are there to make money, simple as that! they dpn't really want to be there, but have because of work availability!

in ChiangMai the local people are gentle and kind and even speak slower. their cultural background (Lanna) makes them also proud! 

Southerners are know for speed-talking! years and years of constant tourism have changed their kindness, their mentality is pretty spoiled, farangs would come spend money anyways... that changed a tiny bit after the tsunami, but until Covid they had always tourists.

I used to live on Samui for a number of years, travelled the southern provinces so I met several kinds of southern peeps! I like villagers much better than any city-locals! much more genuine and down to earth.

so after "thorough research" I moved to the North and still here, sabai-sabai 23 years and still happy! ????

1 hour ago, webfact said:

 

Pita ordered to suspend doing his duties as an MP temporarily, as Charter Court accepts Election Commission’s petition seeking verification of Pita’s status vis a vis his iTV shareholding.

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/breaking-news/

 

-- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-19

 

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why am I not surprised! how convenient is this ruling, just on this day!

let PheuThai do their thing until next election and then come back, better prepared!

2 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yes I went three for a week, nice bungalow on the beach with AC and hot water... lovely place. 

now I live in the North for many years. but in the 80's and partly 90's lived on Samui and for a break we just would take the slowboat to K.Tao only to stay on K.NangYuan wich is owned by the LomPraya-family.

man, did we have a good time there snorkeling in daytime and indulging on food when dark! 

then the cruise-ships started to come and let the passengers snorkle in 'our' area, the boatsmen would even tell us to go away because they were coming...

needless to say that that was the last time we went there...

so I never set foot on K.Tao, because NangYuan was all we wanted...

a pity that some of the families who 'run' that place have different intentions...

3 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

I truely hope this action exposes & brings down the EC - Power to the people instead of the Generals .............!!!

the true character of the old guys in EC shows they are lousy losers! what did I expecr from this bunch? 

here I learned a long time ago that if you give respect to others that you will receive respect as well... these fossils don't have any respect...

19 hours ago, Classic Ray said:

Also the import duty and tax on wine needs examination. In Italy last week I enjoyed a bottle of Pinot Grigio for 3 euros, probably 25% of the cost in Thailand.

 

The domestic wine industry is so small the excuse of protecting it is very shallow, the tax is more of an income generator for the Government.

domestic wines I find also not that tasty, believe me I did thorough investigation! ????

only PB comes near, but pricewise they are all way to expensive!

cut the import duty on foreign wine, obviously they are much better quality!

but if Thailand would do so it would be much more consumed and at the end the income in taxes the same as before...

als encouraging people to drink wine instead of hard liquor could be a game changer for this society!

29 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

She ordered the Truck from "A Workshop" ?? on order from Japan, is this lost in translation? Surely one would order a new truck from a Dealer.....

you clearly didn't read the article, it says "secondhand truck"

3 hours ago, stoner said:

the straight one ? 

the thin one! ????

13 hours ago, jak2002003 said:

And these people are adults?  

yep! and all of them have voting rights as well... can you imagine!

who are the customers? 

as long as there is demand there will be supply...

living in Pai I would never drive to MHS airport, just to far. better drive then to Cmai and continue by plane!

why not start a service  with a smaller plane from Cmai - Pai - MHS vv? once or twice a week should be enough!

he's getting anxious now, isn't he? all exited about going to jail...

the only dramatic results is the ongoing reefer-madness by people that obiously don't know about side-effects...

if they only were so pickypicky about alcohol, sugar-flavoured candy, cigarettes etc...