Police confirm Yingluck fled as pressure mounts

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Police confirm Yingluck fled as pressure mounts

By SURIYA PATATAYO 
THE NATION

 

File photo: Yingluck Shinawatra

 

Abhisit casts doubt on govt efforts, warning that judicial system at stake.

 

BANGKOK: -- POLICE yesterday confirmed they had found evidence that former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra had fled the country as pressure mounted on the government regarding the “weak” investigation into her disappearance.

 

Authorities would proceed with revoking her passport only after the Supreme Court rules on her case, according to deputy police chief Pol General Srivara Rangsibrahmanakul. 

 

After Yingluck failed to appear in court last month, a second date of September 27 was set for the court to read the verdict, in which the ex-premier faces a possible 10-year jail term if convicted of criminal negligence related to her government’s previous rice-pledging scheme. 

 

Srivara said police had found evidence in “Bangkok and upcountry” related to her disappearance on August 23. He declined to confirm whether the evidence involved a Toyota Fortuner, which was reportedly used in her escape.

 

Police previously had declined to confirm that Yingluck was not in Thailand.

 

“The investigation has made progress,” Srivara said, but he refused to disclose further details about the case. 

 

Over the past week, police have expanded their investigation to cover vehicles and online posts to trace her movements before she disappeared ahead of the reading of the Supreme Court’s verdict on August 25. 

 

On Friday, Srivara told a press conference there was no evidence to indicate Yingluck’s whereabouts.

 

“Based on investigations over the past seven days, police have not yet confirmed whether Yingluck has already fled the country or is still in Thailand, since there is no evidence either way,” Srivara said at the time.

 

Police had focused on a car that could have been used in the former prime minister’s escape after they denied that a police pickup truck, which had reportedly been seen driving out of the former premier’s residence on August 23, was used in the escape. 

 

It was later reported that the police truck was from the Lat Phrao Police Station and on a regular patrol. 

 

Details of another “suspicious” car have not been revealed.

 

Srivara added that he had not been pressured by senior officials, including Deputy Prime Minister General Prawit Wongsuwan. Meanwhile, Prawit yesterday was apparently unconcerned about public sentiment regarding Yingluck’s disappearance.

 

“The public is no longer interested because they’re aware she’s gone,” he said.

 

Yingluck was last seen publicly on August 23 while she was making merit at a Bangkok temple. 

 

Prawit however acknowledged that there had been fresh speculation about her escape regarding a convoy of vehicles that had been seen leaving her home on August 23. 

 

He said he had nothing to add about the situation and the government had no idea where Yingluck was, but had people looking for her and that the Foreign Ministry had been in touch with Thailand’s embassies overseas. 

 

Prawit also said that no high-ranking officials had helped Yingluck flee, as had been widely surmised.

 

However, Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajava said he doubted the government’s effort as he had not seen much progress.

 

The government should be more serious about the issue because it could be affected if Yingluck has fled the country and manages to seek asylum, Abhisit said, adding that the international community would ask Thailand to explain why she had fled the country.

 

The government should establish whether the issue was political or criminal, or the country’s judicial system would be in jeopardy, Abhisit said.

 

He added that the government should explain why it had not taken action to revoke Yingluck’s passport. 

 

Referring to his former capacity as premier of the government that revoked former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s passports, Abhisit said Yingluck’s situation met the criteria for revocation. 

 

The criteria include an arrest warrant and prohibition of overseas trips.

 

-- © Copyright The Nation 2017-09-05

[darksidedog]

45 minutes ago, webfact said:

Prawit also said that no high-ranking officials had helped Yingluck flee, as had been widely surmised.

 As no one seems to have the first clue how and where she ran to, ruling out things you hope didn't happen might be a tad premature. Finding out what happened and then commenting might be a wiser move, though our PM has never seemed to be overly concerned about  looking seriously stupid before. I have to hand it to Yingluck, she has done am extremely good job of vanishing without trace here.

[ezzra]

Duh... stating the obvious, everybody in the country and beyond know

by now that she's on the lam, can anyone stop others from doing the same?

not really, will this be soon forgotten as many other burning issues in this 

country? you bet ya... will anyone learn anything from this situation?

not likely....

[FreddieRoyle]

anybody know how long the statute of limitations for "negligence"? I'll be she will be back propping up the Emporium stalls in a couple of years when this has all been forgotten.

[NanLaew]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

The government should be more serious about the issue because it could be affected if Yingluck has fled the country and manages to seek asylum, Abhisit said, adding that the international community would ask Thailand to explain why she had fled the country.

Sorry mate, the few in the 'international community' that give a toss already KNOW why she jumped ship. This includes the group that knows the difference between Thailand and Taiwan.

[NanLaew]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Referring to his former capacity as premier of the government that revoked former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s passports, Abhisit said Yingluck’s situation met the criteria for revocation. 

 

The criteria include an arrest warrant and prohibition of overseas trips.

What? Nobody needs to have been killed first?

[shanesox]

So let's have the court decision then we can finally nail the two siblings for what the "peas in a pod" are ! Criminal Fugitives


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[tracker1]

Brilliant statement ! Pressure from who or what ?

[thesetat2013]

does anyone know what language is on the sign shops in the photos? It may just he a hoax using an old photo since the authorities have not speculated on the country where the photo was taken.

[baboon]

8 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

does anyone know what language is on the sign shops in the photos? It may just he a hoax using an old photo since the authorities have not speculated on the country where the photo was taken.

Did you not see the bottom where it says "File photo"?

[LannaGuy]

16 minutes ago, shanesox said:

So let's have the court decision then we can finally nail the two siblings for what the "peas in a pod" are ! Criminal Fugitives


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Fugitives but not from justice as commonly thought "justice" by developed countries  

[LannaGuy]

11 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

does anyone know what language is on the sign shops in the photos? It may just he a hoax using an old photo since the authorities have not speculated on the country where the photo was taken.

 

May I ask?  do you work for the Thai Police?  your detection skills are amazing and I think they should also interview that photographer!!!

[dinsdale]

18 minutes ago, thesetat2013 said:

does anyone know what language is on the sign shops in the photos? It may just he a hoax using an old photo since the authorities have not speculated on the country where the photo was taken.

Thai/Chinese. Looks like a gold shop. Owned by Chinese like the rest of them. As stated it's a file photo.

She's in Dubai with her brother according to everyone in Thailand bar the RTP and the Army.

Edited September 5, 2017 by dinsdale

[phuketrichard]

she will be back next year with her brother once they are pardoned and they can ask her
" how did you get out of Thailand with our secure borders"?

[pornprong]

Abhisit....the man knows no depths to which he cannot sink.

 

Next election, the military will have their own party and all the right wing nuts will vote military rendering Abhisit and the Democrats an irrelevancy.

 

 

[phantomfiddler]

25 minutes ago, pornprong said:

Abhisit....the man knows no depths to which he cannot sink.

 

Next election, the military will have their own party and all the right wing nuts will vote military rendering Abhisit and the Democrats an irrelevancy.

 

 

You must be joking ! Abhisit is the only one of them that possesses any degree of integrity, and it would appear that the military already have their own party that is probably going to rule for many years to come :)

[realenglish1]

2 hours ago, FreddieRoyle said:

anybody know how long the statute of limitations for "negligence"? I'll be she will be back propping up the Emporium stalls in a couple of years when this has all been forgotten.

No statute for a conviction that has been to court

[joecoolfrog]

2 hours ago, shanesox said:

So let's have the court decision then we can finally nail the two siblings for what the "peas in a pod" are ! Criminal Fugitives


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Yes now those malignant spawns of Satan have gone everything will be rosy . I predict spontaneous cries of joy from the Thai populace and dancing in the streets !!!

[yellowboat]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Prawit also said that no high-ranking officials had helped Yingluck flee, as had been widely surmised.

Maybe she did not need any help. 

[chainarong]

4 hours ago, darksidedog said:

 As no one seems to have the first clue how and where she ran to, ruling out things you hope didn't happen might be a tad premature. Finding out what happened and then commenting might be a wiser move, though our PM has never seemed to be overly concerned about  looking seriously stupid before. I have to hand it to Yingluck, she has done am extremely good job of vanishing without trace here.

U Ref To Pawtwit,  who at best couldn't lie straight in bed in a straight jacket...........................

[rucus7]

No one seems to know  of  Jimmy Hoffa's  whereabouts either. Makes you stop and think.

Edited September 5, 2017 by rucus7

[hansnl]

3 hours ago, NanLaew said:

Sorry mate, the few in the 'international community' that give a toss already KNOW why she jumped ship. This includes the group that knows the difference between Thailand and Taiwan.

Well, why not convey to us the knowledge about the why she jumped ship leaving her underlings to get the punishment for her/brother?

[hansnl]

1 hour ago, phantomfiddler said:

You must be joking ! Abhisit is the only one of them that possesses any degree of integrity, and it would appear that the military already have their own party that is probably going to rule for many years to come :)

I do agree with you about Mr Abhisit.

 

[JingerBen]

1 hour ago, phantomfiddler said:

You must be joking ! Abhisit is the only one of them that possesses any degree of integrity, and it would appear that the military already have their own party that is probably going to rule for many years to come :)

 

1 minute ago, hansnl said:

I do agree with you about Mr Abhisit.

 

For sure.

Abhisit, in spite of his occasional blundering is head and shoulders above most of the others.

[4MyEgo]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

He added that the government should explain why it had not taken action to revoke Yingluck’s passport. 

 

Referring to his former capacity as premier of the government that revoked former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s passports, Abhisit said Yingluck’s situation met the criteria for revocation. 

 

The criteria include an arrest warrant and prohibition of overseas trips.

Someone slap this idiot, how can you revoke someones passport if they haven't been proven guilty, I mean the court could have asked her to surrender her passport as bail was granted, i.e. 30,000,000 baht's worth, but then again, I suppose that was the carrot, 30,000,000 baht, bail granted, safe travels.

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

In other words, Abhisit is saying the police are WRONG, not surprisingly.

 

He's saying that having an arrest warrant out for YL is sufficient to revoke her passport, The police seem to be saying there has to be a court guilty verdict first.

 

Which is actually correct under Thai law and passport regulations, I have no idea.

 

[poohy]

Just thought maybe they could ask her son he's a cadet in the army and i am sure he would have a inkling where she is( Mind you if i was him i would have gone with her)

 

or is that too easy?

Edited September 5, 2017 by poohy

[CantSpell]

3 hours ago, dinsdale said:

Thai/Chinese. Looks like a gold shop. Owned by Chinese like the rest of them. As stated it's a file photo.

She's in Dubai with her brother according to everyone in Thailand bar the RTP and the Army.

With my several years of experience in keyboard investigation, i would say looking at the picture....

 

She must be hiding near Yaowara 555, call the RTP 

[Media1]

I would have left as well. Thieves stole your money and also wish to ruin your life. 

One day these old crooks will meet a similar fait. This Prayut has wasted plenty and is getting rich. He may fool the general mass of worshipers. But that's not helping a rotted legal system and corrupt country. He will fall.

[pornprong]

2 hours ago, phantomfiddler said:

You must be joking ! Abhisit is the only one of them that possesses any degree of integrity, and it would appear that the military already have their own party that is probably going to rule for many years to come :)

Why does Abhisit have integrity?

After twice boycotting elections to enable coups, after meekly allowing the military to slaughter 100 people in 2010, after allowing rampant corruption to occur during his tenure as unelected PM and after never once speaking up about the tainted Thai judiciary, integrity is not an adjective that describes Abhisit in any way, now or ever.

 

The military don't already have their own party and they cannot rule for many years to come without at least a facade of democracy. The newly formed military party will only take voters from the Democrats, it will split the conservative vote and probably render the final tally of votes for the Democrats at under 10%.

 

The military know the Democrats can't win elections for they have two great failings.

1. Their policies ignore 50% of the population

2. They're led by a man with no integrity.

Edited September 5, 2017 by pornprong