Watana Muangsook has become the latest Thai political heavyweight to be jailed in a high-profile corruption case.

 

On March 4, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders upheld a September 2020 verdict that found him guilty of power abuse in connection with the Ua Arthorn low-cost housing project when serving as social development and human security minister in Thaksin Shinawatra’s government.

 

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The court confirmed its 99-year prison term handed down for 11 counts of corruption, including abuse of power and demanding bribes. However, Thai law sets a maximum prison term of 50 years.

 

He and six other defendants were also ordered to pay a total of Bt89 million in compensation to the state.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/watana-muangsook-joins-long-list-of-powerful-thai-politicians-jailed-for-corruption/

 

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5 minutes ago, webfact said:

when serving as social development and human security minister in Thaksin Shinawatra’s government.

Hmmm.

 

 

 

 

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

Watana Muangsook has become the latest Thai political heavyweight to be jailed in a high-profile corruption case.

 

Those that GOT caught the article should have go on to say...

8 minutes ago, webfact said:

in Thaksin Shinawatra’s government.

It's a very short list of present politicians jailed (NONE).  Only the opposition's heavyweights are jailed eventually when a new lot are in power.

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

The court confirmed its 99-year prison term handed down for 11 counts of corruption, including abuse of power and demanding bribes. ... He and six other defendants were also ordered to pay a total of Bt89 million in compensation to the state.

24 minutes ago, webfact said:

when serving as social development and human security minister in Thaksin Shinawatra’s government.

???? Ok makes sense now. Twenty years later and they are still going at them. Good thing he didn't run over and kill a policeman, dump a pretty off the back of a boat, or do a Joe Bricktop Ferrari, with a plastic bag, That would get him in real trouble.

 

So, the questions needs to be asked ........

 

'Is he actually now in Jail'??

2 minutes ago, hughrection said:

So, the questions needs to be asked ........

 

'Is he actually now in Jail'??

No....but someone who looks very like him, with a bulging bank account, will be serving time for him.

Let's see. Watana got maximum jail time of 50 years for corruption in the 2.5 billion Baht housing project. Wonder how many years for K Suthep in his corruption indictment for building contract worth 5.84 billion Baht. He is still walking free.  

51 minutes ago, Eric Loh said:

Let's see. Watana got maximum jail time of 50 years for corruption in the 2.5 billion Baht housing project. Wonder how many years for K Suthep in his corruption indictment for building contract worth 5.84 billion Baht. He is still walking free.  

 

Let's do the maths

 

50 years / 2.5bill = 00000002

Multiply by 5.84bill = 117 years

 

Answer : None.

 

Most will be wondering how long the sentences will be for the current crop of generals masquerading as politicians could be up to 2,000 years for their contribution to the country ????

I wonder how many politicians in the present government will get their due desserts and see the inside of a Thai Jail .

Although hopeful I doubt i will see justice in my lifetime.

I'm afraid the list is far too short.

But that's not only a Thai issue.