Thaksin submits application for royal clemency

[snoop1130]

 

Convicted former prime minister Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently began serving an 8-year prison term and is currently receiving medical treatment in the Police General Hospital in Bangkok, has already submitted a petition for royal clemency.

 

Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said today (Thursday) that he has already received the request and will examine the details before forwarding it to the prime minister.

 

Wissanu added that he does not know if it will be handled by this administration or the next. Procedurally, a prime minister will forward such petitions to the King.

 

Caption: Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra greets his supporters next to his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra (R) after landing at Bangkok on August 22,//AFP

 

Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/thaksin-submits-application-for-royal-clemency/

 

-- Thai PBS 2023-08-31

 

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[Homburg]

I guess he's had enough of hospital food!

[OneMoreFarang]

Does he have to provide reasons why he should get the royal clemency?

Good behavior - fail.

He is really sorry for his crimes - fail.

He compensated the damaged parties - fail.

He will never do it again - fail.

He was already a substantial time in jail - fail.

 

I am sure we could add 100 other reasons why he doesn't deserve what he asks for.

[hotandsticky]

.....and the circus continues.

[billd766]

It has nothing at all to do with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

 

The sooner he learns that the better.

 

He doesn't seem to understand that he is not important and he never was.

 

The application has been sent to someone way above his pay grade and position.

 

It seems to me that he cannot let go of the tiny bit of power he had.

 

His actual position, and has been since the election in May, is only a Deputy Prime Minister in a caretaker government. 

 

Somewhat akin to an office boy or a gofer.

[transam]

3 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does he have to provide reasons why he should get the royal clemency?

Good behavior - fail.

He is really sorry for his crimes - fail.

He compensated the damaged parties - fail.

He will never do it again - fail.

He was already a substantial time in jail - fail.

 

I am sure we could add 100 other reasons why he doesn't deserve what he asks for.

All that means nothing here, look how the last bloke took over the country for a very long time...

[OneMoreFarang]

6 minutes ago, billd766 said:

It has nothing at all to do with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

 

The sooner he learns that the better.

 

He doesn't seem to understand that he is not important and he never was.

 

The application has been sent to someone way above his pay grade and position.

 

It seems to me that he cannot let go of the tiny bit of power he had.

 

His actual position, and has been since the election in May, is only a Deputy Prime Minister in a caretaker government. 

 

Somewhat akin to an office boy or a gofer.

As far as I know there is a procedure to follow, like if we apply for xyz.

First, we talk to the officer behind the counter. That officer looks first at the documents, and if there is something he doesn't like, then he won't accept it.

And if the initial guy thinks all is fine, then he gives it to his supervisor to check. And the list goes on.

Coming back to this case. Any such application will not be presented to the highest instance right away. There is a path to follow. 

[2baht]

13 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does he have to provide reasons why he should get the royal clemency?

Good behavior - fail.

He is really sorry for his crimes - fail.

He compensated the damaged parties - fail.

He will never do it again - fail.

He was already a substantial time in jail - fail.

He's rich hi so - Win

Thailand worships rich hi so people - Win

Rich hi so people are above the law - Win

 

 

[pedro01]

17 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

As far as I know there is a procedure to follow, like if we apply for xyz.

First, we talk to the officer behind the counter. That officer looks first at the documents, and if there is something he doesn't like, then he won't accept it.

And if the initial guy thinks all is fine, then he gives it to his supervisor to check. And the list goes on.

Coming back to this case. Any such application will not be presented to the highest instance right away. There is a path to follow. 

This has all been agreed. Its a done deal. If rules bend a bit, dont be shocked.

[anchadian]

Next episode coming up soon.

 

Thaksin will remain in hospital until his application for a pardon is granted.

 

Final episode

Pardon granted.  Thaksin returns to his home (to look after his grandchildren of course).

[ikke1959]

Once granted the miracle will happen

[champers]

He will leave hospital for freedom in a wheelchair.

The week after he will be secretly filmed playing badminton.

[bob smith]

37 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does he have to provide reasons why he should get the royal clemency?

Good behavior - fail.

He is really sorry for his crimes - fail.

He compensated the damaged parties - fail.

He will never do it again - fail.

He was already a substantial time in jail - fail.

 

I am sure we could add 100 other reasons why he doesn't deserve what he asks for.

Regardless, he WILL eventually get clemency.

 

It's part of the oven ready package deal that was arranged prior to his arrival.

[dinsdale]

The plan is moving along. The only hiccup was Pita and MFP and they have been dealt with albeit meaning PT jumped into bed with their enemies.

[John Drake]

Lemme outta here!

[sammieuk1]

Clemency after 8 hours in the pokey  he has learnt his lesson Mulud and missed his breakfast ???? 

[MrMojoRisin]

1 hour ago, OneMoreFarang said:

As far as I know there is a procedure to follow, like if we apply for xyz.

First, we talk to the officer behind the counter. That officer looks first at the documents, and if there is something he doesn't like, then he won't accept it.

And if the initial guy thinks all is fine, then he gives it to his supervisor to check. And the list goes on.

Coming back to this case. Any such application will not be presented to the highest instance right away. There is a path to follow. 

What would you know?

 

Nothing is more certain than Thaksin being pardoned in quick order.

 

Will criticism of the pardon be deemed a breach of 112?

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does he have to provide reasons why he should get the royal clemency?

Good behavior - fail.

He is really sorry for his crimes - fail.

He compensated the damaged parties - fail.

He will never do it again - fail.

He was already a substantial time in jail - fail.

 

I am sure we could add 100 other reasons why he doesn't deserve what he asks for.

He only needs one 

politically motivated trumped up false charges 

[blackcab]

53 minutes ago, MrMojoRisin said:

Will criticism of the pardon be deemed a breach of 112?

 

Let's not find out on this forum. Thanks.

[OneMoreFarang]

19 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

He only needs one 

politically motivated trumped up false charges 

Where does your insider knowledge come from? Nit or Noi? 

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

It has nothing at all to do with Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

 

The sooner he learns that the better.

As the acting justice minister, he knows that and has acknowledged that situation, that's why he has sent it up the line, just as the OP reported.

 

The sooner some posters learn to read the threads, the better.

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

He doesn't seem to understand that he is not important and he never was.

 

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

It seems to me that he cannot let go of the tiny bit of power he had.

Make up your mind, he's either never been important with no power or he is importnt with power that he doesn't want to relinquish, which one is it?!

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

His actual position, and has been since the election in May, is only a Deputy Prime Minister in a caretaker government. 

He is also the acting justice minster.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 hour ago, MrMojoRisin said:

What would you know?

 

Nothing is more certain than Thaksin being pardoned in quick order.

To quote you, "What would you know"?

[owl sees all]

Get off yer knees Mr Thaksin. Do yer time like a man.

[SpaceKadet]

Aren't you supposed to serve at least one third of your sentence before clemency can be granted? Or will the time as the high flier in Dubai be counted as that?

 

Done deal, but we knew that already. He would not have come back otherwise. Will he re-marry now too that the problems are resolved.

[webfact]

‘Sickly’ Thaksin Has Petitioned For Royal Pardon
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

A PETITION FOR ROYAL pardon over an eight-year jail term earlier sentenced for “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra has already been filed barely a week after his return from self-exile abroad.

 

Caretaker deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam confirmed today (Aug.31) the deposed prime minister has recently had his family file the petition through the Ministry of Justice for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to grant him royal pardon after he had been sentenced by court to eight years in prison due to a few separate lawsuits over misconduct of which he had been convicted during his premiership nearly two decades earlier.

 

Nevertheless, an inmate is legally bound to have served a minimum of one-third of his or her convicted jail term before being officially considered whether to deserve royal pardon for which a time-consuming process will be taken.

 

Full story: https://thainewsroom.com/2023/08/31/sickly-thaksin-has-petitioned-for-royal-pardon/

 

-- THAI NEWSROOM 2023-09-01

 

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[still kicking]

8 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Does he have to provide reasons why he should get the royal clemency?

Good behavior - fail.

He is really sorry for his crimes - fail.

He compensated the damaged parties - fail.

He will never do it again - fail.

He was already a substantial time in jail - fail.

 

I am sure we could add 100 other reasons why he doesn't deserve what he asks for.

I know you hate Thaksin, but I do agree he should serve his prison time 

[TheFishman1]

Anybody who flies to Thailand in a golf stream jet and owns it won’t be spending time in jail act one he came back act two after several hours, he suddenly got very ill and was flown by helicopter to a hospital act three he submits a letter to be pardoned and what do you think act four will be TIT

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Homburg said:

I guess he's had enough of hospital food!

Hospital food?

He's having his gourmet meals delivered.