Popular Post webfact Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 This picture taken on March 25, 2019, shows exiled former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra posing for a portrait after being interviewed by Agence France-presse in Hong Kong. Thaksin said Thai the election was ‘rigged’ and marred by ‘irregularities’. (Photo by ISAAC LAWRENCE / AFP) Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be given additional security and appropriate “conveniences” while he is detained at Bangkok remand prison, following his return to Thailand this Tuesday, according to Aryut Sinthoppan, director-general of the Corrections Department. He said that he has received instructions from Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, also acting justice minister, on Thaksin’s security, convenience and comfort while inBangkok remand prison. According to Wissanu, the former prime minister should be provided with extra security, because he is at more risk than other inmates, and be provided with appropriate conveniences“but not to the extent that they could be seen as a privilege”,because he is expected to be visited by representatives of international organisations, human rights groups, his supporters and members of the media. Regarding the issue of comfort, Wissanu wants Thaksin to be provided with appropriate comfort for someone who is over 70 years of age and ailing, said Aryut. For security reasons, he said Thaksin may not be incarcerated with the other inmates, because prison officials will have to take care of his food and ensure that his visitations will not affect the rights of other inmates. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksin-to-get-extra-security-and-adequate-conveniences-while-in-prison/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-21 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 3 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post still kicking Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 You could not make it up 22 2 7 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 (edited) He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he? Edited August 20, 2023 by ukrules 12 1 1 1 12 2 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post still kicking Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, ukrules said: He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he? Yes of course. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Deserted Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 How long are they going to bang him up for? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HappyExpat57 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 1 hour ago, Deserted said: How long are they going to bang him up for? Probably long enough to get a pardon then get back into politics. A man with his resources wouldn't come back without such guarantees. 25 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scorecard Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: This picture taken on March 25, 2019, shows exiled former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra posing for a portrait after being interviewed by Agence France-presse in Hong Kong. Thaksin said Thai the election was ‘rigged’ and marred by ‘irregularities’. (Photo by ISAAC LAWRENCE / AFP) Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be given additional security and appropriate “conveniences” while he is detained at Bangkok remand prison, following his return to Thailand this Tuesday, according to Aryut Sinthoppan, director-general of the Corrections Department. He said that he has received instructions from Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, also acting justice minister, on Thaksin’s security, convenience and comfort while inBangkok remand prison. According to Wissanu, the former prime minister should be provided with extra security, because he is at more risk than other inmates, and be provided with appropriate conveniences“but not to the extent that they could be seen as a privilege”,because he is expected to be visited by representatives of international organisations, human rights groups, his supporters and members of the media. Regarding the issue of comfort, Wissanu wants Thaksin to be provided with appropriate comfort for someone who is over 70 years of age and ailing, said Aryut. For security reasons, he said Thaksin may not be incarcerated with the other inmates, because prison officials will have to take care of his food and ensure that his visitations will not affect the rights of other inmates. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksin-to-get-extra-security-and-adequate-conveniences-while-in-prison/ -- Thai PBS 2023-08-21 - 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 our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe "...more risk than other inmates, and be provided with appropriate conveniences“but not to the extent that they could be seen as a privilege”,because he is expected to be visited by representatives of international organisations, human rights groups, his supporters and members of the media." Other prisoners would not be allowed to receive such persons, why should he be allowed to do this? 17 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jippytum Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 He made a deal with the devil to get special treatment and a pardon will follow quickly. Shows what a self serving individual he really is. 11 3 2 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TheFishman1 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Well, his sister have to wait 17 years where is there a deal to get her back before that TIT 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Edwin Cameron Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Money talks..!the Thai screws take a knee.whats wrong with him going into general prison population?don't tell me his money will not open doors for him and his entourage. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post neeray Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Maybe the Red Bull boy will be next. 2 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NorthernRyland Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 remind what this guy did again to get exiled? 4 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pacovl46 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Just now, NorthernRyland said: remind what this guy did again to get exiled? Wikipedia is your friend! 1 2 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NorthernRyland Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 Just now, pacovl46 said: Wikipedia is your friend! I stopped reading Wikipedia for anything political after I caught them editorializing too many times. 8 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pacovl46 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 So, in other words he’s gonna get HI-So house arrest. Wouldn’t it be awesome, if they just told him that only to throw him into a medieval dungeon? I know, I know, it’s just a silly pipe dream of mine, but I’d really love that! 3 2 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pacovl46 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said: I stopped reading Wikipedia for anything political after I caught them editorializing too many times. Let me rephrase that then, Google, oh wait, scratch that, search engines are your friend! 2 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JRG23 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 34 minutes ago, jippytum said: He made a deal with the devil to get special treatment and a pardon will follow quickly. Shows what a self serving individual he really is. Him and his party. 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjSilver Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 Bit he wasn't going to prison acording to news information, that he got pardoned. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 And if they decide to welch on the deal and lock him away Monte Christo-style what is he going to do about it, other than hope his lawyers get it into court? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fdimike Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 I'll believe all this if/when he actually returns. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 2 hours ago, Deserted said: How long are they going to bang him up for? Inmates can apply for a Royal Pardon after serving a minimum of one third of their sentences. Royal Pardons, are it seems, actually rarely granted. It may not be this channel that he pursues but some other type of review with a release on bail. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be given additional security and appropriate “conveniences” while he is detained at Bangkok remand prison Slippers and soft toilet paper? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rocketboy2 Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, ukrules said: He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he? Maybe even a goblin teasmade, just for good measure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Regarding the issue of comfort, Wissanu wants Thaksin to be provided with appropriate comfort for someone who is over 70 years of age and ailing, said Aryut. He jets sets around the world... ailing my ar$e. 2 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gandtee Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 10 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Slippers and soft toilet paper? Don't you mean scented water in his bum gun? Toilet paper is to put on the table.???? 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 3 hours ago, ukrules said: He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he? Maybe close. I remember some years ago a VIP, probably a politician but I forget now, was jailed and after just one day he was declared sick and transferred to a luxury hospital suite. Then, as usual in the news here, nothing was ever heard of the matter again. 10 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 16 minutes ago, IamNoone88 said: Inmates can apply for a Royal Pardon after serving a minimum of one third of their sentences. Royal Pardons, are it seems, actually rarely granted. It may not be this channel that he pursues but some other type of review with a release on bail. Royal pardons are given out on the King's birthday every year. Or were under the late King. I don't know what percentage are/were granted each year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 20, 2023 Share Posted August 20, 2023 5 minutes ago, Gandtee said: Don't you mean scented water in his bum gun? Toilet paper is to put on the table.???? He'll have silk napkins, colour matched to his smoking jacket. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Homburg Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 This is certainly more entertaining than Thai soaps! If he returns, then unless he's having a breakdown (could be?), I would expect that he has a "deal" and this is not a brown envelope deal - brown envelopes don't come big enough! Maybe he can pressure someone who can ensure his freedom. I shall not speculate on whom that might be, but the list of potential "benefactors" is extremely short. Perhaps it's not what you know, nor even who you know, but it's what you know (and can prove) about who you know! I'm on the edge of my seat awaiting the next thrilling instalment! 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted August 20, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 The question remains, how will Thaksin take care of his grandchildren once he's imprisoned? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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