Justice Ministry Accused Of Granting Undue Privileges To Thaksin

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THE MINISTRY OF JUSTICE was today (Aug.24) taken to task for allegedly granting undue privileges for de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra as a convicted inmate who was physically put behind bars for barely a half day.

 

A group of street activists led by the so-called Students and People’s Network for Thailand’s Reform peacefully demonstrated outside the headquarters of the Ministry of Justice in protest of the agency whom they accused of practising double standards by providing undue privileges for the deposed prime minister who returned on Tuesday from 17 years in self-exile abroad after he had been deposed in the 2006 coup and sentenced in absentia by court to eight years in jail for a few separate cases of misconduct perpetrated during his premiership nearly two decades ago.

 

An activist holding a placard that says, “In jail for only a day.” Photo: Thai Rath

 

The alleged double standards practised by the Corrections Department under care of the Ministry of Justice to satisfy the desires of the de facto Pheu Thai boss regardless of the law under which he should have been treated like other inmates were unduly compromising the country’s judicial integrity, the anti-Thaksin activists said.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: Pheu Thai de facto boss Thaksin Shinawatra giving a “wai” upon reaching Thailand on Tuesday Aug. 22, 2023. Photo: Thai Rath

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/24/justice-ministry-accused-of-granting-undue-privileges-to-thaksin/

 

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Probe sought into alleged double standard treatment of prisoner Thaksin

 

 

A group of people gathered at the Ministry of Justice today (Thursday), demanding an investigation into the conduct of the director-general of Corrections Department for alleged double standards in the treatment of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, claiming that he is being treated as a “VIP guest.”

 

After his arrival in Thailand from his self-imposed exile on August 22, Thaksin was taken to Bangkok Remand Prison, to serve his 8-years in prison. Due to claimed health issues, he was placed in the prison’s hospital. In the middle of that night, he was transferred to the Police General Hospital by the Corrections Department, when he developed chest tightness and could not sleep.

 

In a statement, the department said its hospital is not adequately equipped to cope with Thaksin’s ailments, such as heart disease, and decided to admit him to the Police General Hospital.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/probe-sought-into-alleged-double-standard-treatment-of-prisoner-thaksin/

 

-- Thai PBS 2023-08-25

 

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[Homburg]

Of course the Justice Ministry is granting privileges to Thaksin, but these are not "undue".  These have been bought and paid for!

[bendejo]

Undue?  Hey, he's paying good money for those privileges!

Strictly coincidental that those medical problems arose as soon as he set foot in LOS.

 

[neeray]

There's nothing new about the game that was played, but like many, I am surprised at how quickly the game played out. 

No doubt "others" in legal jeopardy in "other countries (or country)" are following this charade closely, just in case they too get tossed in jail.

[Card]

 No way will he ever get put behind bars, at least beyond a nominal period of time.

[Bim Smith]

Technically he is a medical tourist. I would be at least asking for a discount on a room with no Aircon. 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thai boss regardless of the law under which he should have been treated like other inmates were unduly compromising the country’s judicial integrity, the anti-Thaksin activists said.

We understand the Thai judiciary system well..

"You do know who I am right"

[2baht]

3 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

"You do know who I am right"

Do the rich get preferential treatment here??? WOW! 

[ikke1959]

Many people with high bloodpressure can act normally... A lot of people don't even know they have a high pressure... But in this case money speaks. He don't need to go to prison, but because of so called health problems he can stay at home.. How different it is for many inmates with real health problems..Or have we forgot how they handled the hunger strikers? Or the handling in prisons of the Covid infections... ??This is a make up but again money speaks and is the key to opens every door.... Shameful for Thailand and justice

[TheFishman1]

Everybody knew he wasn’t going to prison that’s why he delayed his trip here for a few days to make sure everything was in place I’m gonna do is we’ll just is here by now they would’ve had the Red Bull guy behind bars and you know that’s not gonna happen same same TIT

[findlay13]

As a Thai person told me yesterday "They are shameless"

[findlay13]

30 minutes ago, 2baht said:

Do the rich get preferential treatment here??? WOW! 

Everywhere

[OneMoreFarang]

24 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

How different it is for many inmates with real health problems..

Does that mean not every inmate with health problems is transported at 3am with a helicopter to a better facility? I am shocked!

[2baht]

Just now, findlay13 said:

Everywhere

Oh! In Chiang Mai, Mukdahan, Pattani too? ????How about Chaiyaphum?

[Scouse123]

It isn't the fact that he is getting preferential treatment as an ex prime minister and controversial character , it's the fact that they are denying it, when it's as plain as the nose on your face.

 

Those walking around waving placards as token resistance to this treatment need to stop wasting their energy.

[Scouse123]

It is true that people can be taken outside from the Medical corrections hospital when they don't have the equipment ore facilities to care for them properly.

 

They of course do not appoint six doctors to take care of their well being nor do they use a helicopter for the transportation.

[2baht]

Just now, Scouse123 said:

when it's as plain as the nose on your face.

Plain as a missing hubcap on the front passenger side! ????

[Reigntax]

The paid protestors don’t appear to be the most intelligent looking of the species 

[NORDO]

Maybe the demonstrators and activists should march about the special treatment the Red Bull-Brat is getting, as well.

 

[Ironmike]

Ahh come on people Taksin stole billions and has the right to return and be given royal treatment after all he has the money why should he spend anymore then 1 day in prison and not told to remain in one of his many million dollar properties he has in bangkok

[ezzra]

For any one who want to know the whole true story in an informative and an eye opener details regarding the new PM and Thaksin read here courtesy of CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/23/asia/thailand-explainer-election-prime-minister-intl-hnk/index.html

[wombat]

Special privileges?

No excrement Sherlock!

How could anyone think that?

 

[wombat]

1 minute ago, ezzra said:

For any one who want to know the whole real informative and an eye opener regarding the new PM and Thaksin read here courtesy of CNN: https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/23/asia/thailand-explainer-election-prime-minister-intl-hnk/index.html

I clicked on that link...this is what I got.

 

[Hawaiian]

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

Many people with high bloodpressure can act normally... A lot of people don't even know they have a high pressure... But in this case money speaks. He don't need to go to prison, but because of so called health problems he can stay at home.. How different it is for many inmates with real health problems..Or have we forgot how they handled the hunger strikers? Or the handling in prisons of the Covid infections... ??This is a make up but again money speaks and is the key to opens every door.... Shameful for Thailand and justice

Hypertension, the silent killer.

[Nip]

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Who are these old fools? Do they have ANYTHING to do with Thailand???

More than you obviously know. 

[kimamey]

If prisoners aren't allowed cellphones in prison, why does being so I'll you need an emergency transfer by helicopter to hospital, change that? 

You might be allowed to call family, but not to conduct politics. 

That's assuming that story is true of course. 

[malibukid]

44 minutes ago, Ironmike said:

Ahh come on people Taksin stole billions and has the right to return and be given royal treatment after all he has the money why should he spend anymore then 1 day in prison and not told to remain in one of his many million dollar properties he has in bangkok

let him eat fish head soup

[Ralf001]

1 minute ago, malibukid said:

let him eat fish head soup

Fish head soup goes ok with a sprinkle of garlic salt and a dash of tabasco.

[2baht]

Just now, malibukid said:

let him eat fish head soup

I heard he likes imported Australian barramundi!