Popular Post webfact Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand on August, landing at Don Muang International Airport, his youngest daughter Paetongtarn wrote on her FBpage Wed. Thaksin was ousted in a coup in 2006 and he has since lived in self-imposed exile. During his absence, Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions sentenced him in absentia to a total of 12 years imprisonment in four cases. Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/hot-thaksin-to-return-home-on-august-10-paetongtarn-says/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The Immigration Police will arrest Thaksin once he arrives at Don Mueang Airport since there is an outstanding warrant for him, said Corrections Department director-general Aryut Sinthoppan. According to normal procedures, he will then be transferred to court to request an order… pic.twitter.com/GFWaXY3Lhi — Thai Enquirer (@ThaiEnquirer) July 26, 2023 2 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DLock Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 His timing is good. Complete political disarray. He will be out on bail immediately to orchestrate the resurrection. 11 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Brickleberry Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 How many times has he announced his 'return' to Thailand? I've lost count. 6 1 6 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Do it or get of the pot, Tony! ???? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Geoffggi Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 I wonder what skullduggery he has cooked up with Prawit & Anutin .....!!! 14 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 A trial balloon? We'll see.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 And maybe Yingluck will follow shortly afterwards. 5 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eric Loh Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 16 minutes ago, anchadian said: And maybe Yingluck will follow shortly afterwards. Yes. Both should be given re-trials. The treachery of the junta has been exposed by the egregious treatment of Thanathorn and Pita and there will be sympathy for the them to come home. 9 1 4 4 5 1 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post djayz Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Give us a break! Just tell us when the wheels hit the tarmac. He's coming home next month. No he's not. He's coming home next month. No he's not. He's coming home next month. No he's not. How many times have we heard this already? 7 2 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand So he lied at least 20 times about that and now we should believe it? 555! Come back now, you don't need a visa. You don't even need a passport. And you don't need any money. You will be transferred to your new shelter. They will feed you. And all for free. What are you waiting for, coward? 4 6 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snoop1130 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thaksin faces 12 years in prison upon his return from exile Self-exiled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will face a total of 12 years in prison, in three outstanding cases, if he returns to Thailand on August 10th, as announced by his daughter, Paetongtarn, after 15 years abroad. The cases are: -The 3 and 2-digit lottery project of the Government Lottery Office, issued during his administration, in which he was found guilty of malfeasance in office and of violation of ethical conduct by a prime minister by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Political Office Holders. He was sentenced to two years in prison. -The granting of a 4 billion baht loan to the Myanmar government by the Exim Bank of Thailand, for the purchase of equipment and services from Shin Satellite Company in which he and his associates held the majority stake. He was sentenced to three years in prison without suspension by the Supreme Court. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksin-faces-12-years-in-prison-upon-his-return-from-exile/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-07-26 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Fake as always. August 10, 2028? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 It must be hard for him not to be in the news for a month or two. Maybe he should invite his grandkids to the desert and play with them. Isn't that what he says he wants? 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 The Immigration Police will arrest Thaksin once he arrives at Don Mueang Airport since there is an outstanding warrant for him, said Corrections Department director-general Aryut Sinthoppan. According to normal procedures, he will then be transferred to court to request an order for his detention before being sent to prison, most likely to the Bangkok Remand Prison, Aryut said. Thaksin is facing up to 10 years in jail for multiple cases in which he was convicted by the Supreme Court. He said the charges were politically motivated. https://twitter.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1684147060340293634 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhaoNiaw Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 So maybe the deal has been done for a Pheu Thai government. Government in place in early August. Thaksin back on the 10th. 5 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sungod Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 I hear he's sharing a cell with Aem 'cynide.' 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandsgreat Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 To raise false hopes among Pheua Thai party members (farmers) to put them on the Pita-train? (Farmers will not benefit from Pita is my guess.) But I am no expert on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunz Kittisak Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Happy Birthday Mr T hope you kiss the tarmac again come august 10 that was such an iconic moment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 Former Prime Minister Thaksin Celebrates 74th Birthday Picture: Siam Rath On July 26th, former Thai Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, celebrated his 74th birthday. Taking to Facebook, an affectionate post was shared expressing wishes for his happiness, health, and success. The message highlighted the bond and respect held for Thaksin, suggesting a deep familial relationship between the poster and the former leader, reported Siam Rath. The note emphasized the long-awaited time they've spent apart and the hope of being reunited with family soon. Furthermore, the heartfelt message included gratitude for Thaksin's unwavering support since the author's arrival in Thailand, mentioning how they wouldn't have been as resilient without him. The post concluded with birthday greetings and hashtags that translate to sentiments such as "Prime Minister in our hearts", "Happy Birthday Thaksin", and "74 years young". -- © Copyright ASEAN NOW 2023-07-27 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RT555 Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Best PM ever............he took care of the poor people, farmers.........etc........COVID destroyed a lot of struggling people. Hope he is elected again. 6 3 4 6 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Somehow i don,t think he will return to be locked up straight away.He is waiting for the all clear,then he will attempt it like the sister who did a runner too 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 He is stirring the pot. What does he know? Perhaps he could have something up his sleeve once he gets infront of the mass of cameras on home turf. Good time to drop a bombshell on other parties or individuals that may create national outcry, discredit and investigation? He is not without a plan. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NemoH Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 10 hours ago, KhaoNiaw said: So maybe the deal has been done for a Pheu Thai government. Government in place in early August. Thaksin back on the 10th. Yep .. except that the deal is for the fat guy to become PM with PT supporting the fat guy n T being set free ???????? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 12 hours ago, bignok said: Fake as always. August 10, 2028? Difficult to believe he would leave his life of luxury and return to live in a Thai jail for 12 years. Sure he misses Thai food etc., but why would he give up his life of luxury? Wants to be with / play with his grandchildren. He can't do that if he's in jail. And they will all be late teenagers or older when he gets out, and there's cases not yet heard so the length of time he's locked up locked up could be even longer. Why would he give up his life of luxury and his family regularly visiting his abroad? Or is he broke, can't afford the rent in Dubai any more? Or is he under pressure from the Dubai leaders to move out? Strange... 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 there will be a VIP escort as they do for the Chinese and bring him home... No problems, believe me and he don't need to go to jail.. Nobody cares anymore in Thailand same as the Red Bull heir 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 12 minutes ago, IamNoone88 said: He is stirring the pot. What does he know? Perhaps he could have something up his sleeve once he gets infront of the mass of cameras on home turf. Good time to drop a bombshell on other parties or individuals that may create national outcry, discredit and investigation? He is not without a plan. But remember there's another man more powerful than the paymaster. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannork Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Thaksin will not come home to go to jail. At the most a day or two. No, the junta are allowing him back because they face a far greater threat, MF. Thaksin will have to support Pravit's party and possibly Prayuth's in exchange for his freedom. Note PT have already announced they will not nominate Pita as a PM candidate again. The junta are banking on Thaksin's popularity to save their skins. A few populist policies to prop up their votes. Will it work ? He's never been a good speaker and listening to him last night he really sounded old, no match for the youthful Pita? Will PT's embrace of the coup leaders damage the party? Hopefully otherwise there is truly no hope for democracy in LOS 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 17 hours ago, DLock said: His timing is good. Complete political disarray. He will be out on bail immediately to orchestrate the resurrection. He can orchestrate what he wants via video call.. why come back to face a court and possible jail. Unless..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 2baht Posted July 26, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2023 Will he still have black hair when gets out in 12 years? I can see perfect black hair at 86! I doubt he will do 1 day in jail! PT will save his butt! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted July 26, 2023 Share Posted July 26, 2023 Hmmmm.... i'm not holding my breath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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