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Report Corrections Department Denies Seeking Court Action in Thaksin Medical Case
File photo for reference only The Department of Corrections has refuted reports that claimed it intends to request a court order to overturn the Medical Council's disciplinary action against three doctors involved in extending former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's hospital stay. On Sunday, the department issued a statement clarifying that it learned of the Medical Council’s decision only through media outlets. Headlines like “Correctional Hospital plans to seek court revocation of Medical Council’s resolution” were described as misleading. The statement emphasised that both the department and the Correctional Hospital are currently awaiting a decision from Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin. The department noted that no actions have been taken concerning the reported issue, cautioning that misleading reports could result in public confusion. Earlier, on 8 May, the Medical Council had decided to suspend two doctors' medical licences and issue a warning to a third for wrongly certifying that Thaksin was critically ill. This certification had allowed Thaksin to serve his sentence at the Police General Hospital instead of the Bangkok Remand Prison. Minister Somsak, affiliated with the ruling Pheu Thai Party, has a 15-day window to veto the council’s resolution. If he vetoes the decision, the council would require a two-thirds majority vote from its 72 members to reaffirm the resolution, a challenging threshold to meet. The Department of Corrections maintains that it is in a holding pattern, awaiting the health ministry's verdict before proceeding with any further actions. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-05-13 -
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Tourism Thailand's Tourism Sector Struggles: Chinese Market Plummets
A significant factor in what? The increase in flights to other nearby tourist destinations, or the decrease in flights to LOS? -
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Report Covid-19 Resurgence in Thailand: Over 8,000 Cases Reported in a Week
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Monday 12 May 2025
Appeals Court Blocks Thaksin's Request to Attend Qatar Banquet File photo for reference only The Appeals Court has upheld a prior decision by the Criminal Court, denying former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request to travel to Qatar for a high-profile banquet. The event, to be hosted by Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace, was intended for world leaders. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1360445-appeals-court-blocks-thaksins-request-to-attend-qatar-banquet/ -
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Politics Appeals Court Blocks Thaksin's Request to Attend Qatar Banquet
File photo for reference only The Appeals Court has upheld a prior decision by the Criminal Court, denying former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's request to travel to Qatar for a high-profile banquet. The event, to be hosted by Amir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani at Lusail Palace, was intended for world leaders. Reportedly, Thaksin's lawyer lodged the appeal following the Criminal Court's original rejection on May 8th, as shared by former Senator Somchai Sawangkarn on Facebook. A critical factor in the decision was the absence of evidence that former US President Donald Trump planned to meet with Thaksin during the Qatar visit. Thaksin’s initial claim suggested a potential meeting with Trump and his economic team, which the courts found unsubstantiated. The Criminal Court further noted that Thaksin’s invitation was in a personal capacity, not connected to his role as an advisor to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, the ASEAN chairman. The timing of Thaksin's requested trip closely precedes a significant Supreme Court enquiry scheduled for June 13th. This enquiry by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions will assess whether Thaksin's prison sentence, linked to three separate corruption convictions, is being carried out, particularly in light of his prolonged stay at the Police General Hospital instead of prison. All parties involved in the cases, including the prosecutors, Thaksin, and the Corrections Department, have been directed to provide necessary documents within 30 days of the enquiry date. The court’s firm stance reflects ongoing scrutiny over Thaksin's legal obligations and his current incarceration status. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai PBS 2025-05-13
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