Thaksin to get extra security and “adequate conveniences” while in prison

[webfact]

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

 

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[still kicking]

You could not make it up 

[ukrules]

He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he?

[still kicking]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:39 PM, ukrules said:

He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he?

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Yes of course. 

[Deserted]

How long are they going to bang him up for?

[HappyExpat57]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:58 PM, Deserted said:

How long are they going to bang him up for?

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Probably long enough to get a pardon then get back into politics. A man with his resources wouldn't come back without such guarantees.

[scorecard]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:24 PM, 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.

 

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"...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?

[jippytum]

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. 

[TheFishman1]

Well, his sister have to wait 17 years where is there a deal to get her back before that TIT

[Edwin Cameron]

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.

[neeray]

Maybe the Red Bull boy will be next.

[NorthernRyland]

remind what this guy did again to get exiled?

[pacovl46]

  On 8/20/2023 at 10:21 PM, NorthernRyland said:

remind what this guy did again to get exiled?

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Wikipedia is your friend! 

[NorthernRyland]

  On 8/20/2023 at 10:22 PM, pacovl46 said:

Wikipedia is your friend! 

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I stopped reading Wikipedia for anything political after I caught them editorializing too many times. 

[pacovl46]

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! 

[pacovl46]

  On 8/20/2023 at 10:24 PM, NorthernRyland said:

I stopped reading Wikipedia for anything political after I caught them editorializing too many times. 

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Let me rephrase that then, Google, oh wait, scratch that, search engines are your friend! 

[JRG23]

  On 8/20/2023 at 9:59 PM, 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. 

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Him and his party. 

[DjSilver]

Bit he wasn't going to prison acording to news information, that he got pardoned.

[bendejo]

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?

 

[fdimike]

I'll believe all this if/when he actually returns.

[IamNoone88]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:58 PM, Deserted said:

How long are they going to bang him up for?

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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.

[hotchilli]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:24 PM, webfact said:

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be given additional security and appropriate “conveniences” while he is detained at Bangkok remand prison

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Slippers and soft toilet paper?

[rocketboy2]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:39 PM, ukrules said:

He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he?

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Maybe even a  goblin teasmade, just for good measure.

[hotchilli]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:24 PM, 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.

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He jets sets around the world... ailing my ar$e.

[Gandtee]

  On 8/20/2023 at 10:42 PM, hotchilli said:

Slippers and soft toilet paper?

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Don't you mean scented water in his bum gun? Toilet paper is to put on the table.????

[Bangkok Barry]

  On 8/20/2023 at 7:39 PM, ukrules said:

He's going to have a hotel suite with servants and a butler isn't he?

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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.

[Bangkok Barry]

  On 8/20/2023 at 10:39 PM, 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.

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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.

[hotchilli]

  On 8/20/2023 at 10:54 PM, Gandtee said:

Don't you mean scented water in his bum gun? Toilet paper is to put on the table.????

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He'll have silk napkins, colour matched to his smoking jacket.

[Homburg]

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! 

[anchadian]

The question remains, how will Thaksin take care of his grandchildren once he's imprisoned?