Ex-Thai PM Thaksin Undergoes Medical Scans, Health Condition Confirmed Stable

[Deserted]

3 hours ago, ThailandGuy said:

What would happen if he was just an ordinary  thai or faramg guy?  I bet no such priveleges!

Money talks in Thailand.

[kiwikeith]

17 hours ago, stoner said:

worked like a charm didn't it. 

 

has there been any info on what these health issues actually were ? or just the usual excuse game. 

Releasing medical information on Mr Thaksin would be a breach of privacy, we must have faith in the medical system, the Govt and police seem to recognise this. 

[arick]

He has had more scans and check ups then my grandmother at 100

[freedomnow]

How many wheels are being oiled in this jailbreak operation ?

[Stargeezr]

At least Mr Thaksin is back in Thailand, how about the Red Bull guy?

  I guess he is also a rich untouchable Thai, and choses to stay free in some other part of the world.

  Yes I realize there has been a lot of money paid to others affected, but is that justice?  Just my

mutterings about people in general, rich and poor.

[hotchilli]

On 10/14/2023 at 5:08 AM, webfact said:

Recent images circulated on social media depict Mr. Thaksin being transferred on a hospital bed, wearing ablue patient's gown and a medical mask. Two people standing beside the patient's bed appear to be family members.

He looked fine sitting in his private jet when he arrived.

[ThaiFelix]

21 hours ago, stoner said:

worked like a charm didn't it. 

 

has there been any info on what these health issues actually were ? or just the usual excuse game. 

What health issues?

[Ralf001]

50 minutes ago, Stargeezr said:

At least Mr Thaksin is back in Thailand, how about the Red Bull guy?

  I guess he is also a rich untouchable Thai, and choses to stay free in some other part of the world.

  Yes I realize there has been a lot of money paid to others affected, but is that justice?  Just my

mutterings about people in general, rich and poor.

Nice to have money !

[Ralf001]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

He looked fine sitting in his private jet when he arrived.

Many people that have health issues... "look fine".

Your point is ?

[hotchilli]

1 minute ago, Ralf001 said:

Many people that have health issues... "look fine".

Your point is ?

BS

[AhFarangJa]

20 hours ago, 2baht said:

Do you think he'll become Prime Minister??? ????

No doubt he is already pulling the strings from his hospital bed.

[2baht]

Just now, AhFarangJa said:

No doubt he is already pulling the strings from his hospital bed.

Someone is keeping his seat warm! 

[Deserted]

Is he allowed to go down the pub yet?

[jacko45k]

15 hours ago, geisha said:

Not an excuse game, health issues are confidential, or don’t you know that ? 

For convicted criminals who are basically having their sentences postponed/suspended without a court case..... well I never. 

[MangoKorat]

This just wouldn't happen in most civilised countries, the whole circus that's gone on is an insult to Thai people. That they, even with their culture of acceptance and non-confrontation, put up with this is beyond me.

 

No matter what your opinion of whether Thaksin's convictions were right or not, he WAS convicted and sentenced to 8 years in prison.  He has failed to spend even 1 full day in a normal prison cell since arriving back in the country.  Within a few weeks of being sentenced he was then let off 7 years of that 8 year sentence and is, I have no doubt, currently living a life of relative 'luxury' in 'hospital' whilst they work out a way of releasing him completely.

 

Would a normal Thai person receive such treatment? Not a hope.

 

The generals are still running the country, they've got rid of their main opposition that would have formed a government in any other country and installed their puppets via a deal with Thaksin and his party. 

 

What amazes me is the constant play acting that has gone on - with every episode acting out the charade that's been presented to the country. Nobody believes it, its akin to a children's TV series yet it continues.

 

You don't have to be Einstein to see that the whole election/democracy/Thaksin circus has been nothing but a sham and every Thai person that I've discussed this situation is fully aware of that.

 

Why do the generals/elite need to do this? They hold absolute power and have removed any potential threat to the trough they feed at called Thailand - again!  Is it an attempt to try and portray Thailand as a free and fair democracy to the rest of the world?  If so, then I would suggest that those who dreamt up this nonsense don't realise that the rest of the world and indeed the Thai people, have a few grains more intelligence than they give them credit for.

 

The only credit they are due is that they have, through their 'Senate', worked out a way of keeping control of the trough without the need for coups.  I didn't think it would work, I thought there would be riots once the Thai's realised they'd been shafted by the 'new constitution' but I don't see any sign of them rising up.

[paddypower]

all these medical condition reports being published reminds me pf the (purported) stone memorial over Spike Milligan's grave, in Northern Ireland: ''I told you I wasn't felling well''. 

You really do have to have a sense of humour to live here.

[Morch]

2 hours ago, Stargeezr said:

At least Mr Thaksin is back in Thailand, how about the Red Bull guy?

  I guess he is also a rich untouchable Thai, and choses to stay free in some other part of the world.

  Yes I realize there has been a lot of money paid to others affected, but is that justice?  Just my

mutterings about people in general, rich and poor.

Maybe the Red Bull guy if afraid of doctors...

[metisdead]

An inflammatory post contravening our Community Standards has been removed.

[ThaiFelix]

16 hours ago, stoner said:

since he returned to this country i do not believe most of what has been shoveled to the public regarding this man. 

 

 

neither should you. 

Yes for example he is sick enough to be considered for parole but well enough to be wanted to assist the PM in office?

 

Imagine being caught stealing from the office, running away but then being offered a job in the same office?  TIT!

[fondue zoo]

 

 

 

Must  stay  sick  for  a  little  longer  <gasp> parole  detected.

 

[khunpeer]

On 10/14/2023 at 5:08 AM, webfact said:

 

In a recent development, the Director-General of the Corrections Department, Mr. Ratchatathat, has confirmed that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has undergone CT scans and an MRI to assess his current health condition.

 

The medical procedures were conducted after Mr. Thaksin experienced recent health issues. His family and close relatives have been informed of the entire process, and the Corrections Department is considering the possibility of granting him parole should his treatment surpass the 60-day mark, reported TV CH3 plus and Agencies.

 

Recent images circulated on social media depict Mr. Thaksin being transferred on a hospital bed, wearing ablue patient's gown and a medical mask. Two people standing beside the patient's bed appear to be family members.

 

As reported by Mr. Sakhakan Petcharinrat, the acting Director-General of the Corrections Department, medical staff conducted both the CT scan and MRI on Mr. Thaksin earlier today, concluding the procedures by 11:00 AM. Presently, his condition remains stable, and he has returned to his room within the patient ward.

 

Specific details concerning his ailment continue to be kept confidential, respecting patient rights and upholding medical ethics.

 

To clarify the decision to perform the scans, Mr. Sakhakan emphasized that they were unrelated to any brain-related issues. He further explained that the medical team diligently oversees the health of all patients, and the choice to conduct these scans did not originate from Mr. Thaksin himself.

 

Regarding whether Mr. Thaksin's family had been informed of the scans, Mr. Sakhakan confirmed that it is customary to keep relatives apprised of all aspects of the treatment. Nevertheless, the medical team has not conveyed any extension of Mr. Thaksin's stay beyond the initial 60-day period thus far.

 

Picture: Internet

 

Furthermore, commencing on October 22nd, Mr. Thaksin will begin a phase of receiving treatment outside the prison facility for a duration exceeding 60 days.

 

In such an eventuality, the medical team will furnish recommendations to the Director-General of the Corrections Department, who will subsequently assess the recommendations and present them to the Ministry of Justice. Should the treatment period surpass 120 days, it will require approval from a ministerial level within the Ministry of Justice.

 

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the road gets paved for this old crook to walk out this hospital (on taxpayers' money) as a free man  without a scratch!

rich man's punishment! ????

[Hunz Kittisak]

3 hours ago, MangoKorat said:

This just wouldn't happen in most civilised countries, the whole circus that's gone on is an insult to Thai people. That they, even with their culture of acceptance and non-confrontation, put up with this is beyond me.

 

No matter what your opinion of whether Thaksin's convictions were right or not, he WAS convicted and sentenced to 8 years in prison.  He has failed to spend even 1 full day in a normal prison cell since arriving back in the country.  Within a few weeks of being sentenced he was then let off 7 years of that 8 year sentence and is, I have no doubt, currently living a life of relative 'luxury' in 'hospital' whilst they work out a way of releasing him completely.

 

Would a normal Thai person receive such treatment? Not a hope.

 

The generals are still running the country, they've got rid of their main opposition that would have formed a government in any other country and installed their puppets via a deal with Thaksin and his party. 

 

What amazes me is the constant play acting that has gone on - with every episode acting out the charade that's been presented to the country. Nobody believes it, its akin to a children's TV series yet it continues.

 

You don't have to be Einstein to see that the whole election/democracy/Thaksin circus has been nothing but a sham and every Thai person that I've discussed this situation is fully aware of that.

 

Why do the generals/elite need to do this? They hold absolute power and have removed any potential threat to the trough they feed at called Thailand - again!  Is it an attempt to try and portray Thailand as a free and fair democracy to the rest of the world?  If so, then I would suggest that those who dreamt up this nonsense don't realise that the rest of the world and indeed the Thai people, have a few grains more intelligence than they give them credit for.

 

The only credit they are due is that they have, through their 'Senate', worked out a way of keeping control of the trough without the need for coups.  I didn't think it would work, I thought there would be riots once the Thai's realised they'd been shafted by the 'new constitution' but I don't see any sign of them rising up.

You dun see people rising up coz many want Thaksin back 

 

 

[BenStark]

3 hours ago, ThaiFelix said:

Imagine being caught stealing from the office, running away but then being offered a job in the same office?

Isn't that what happened with one of Chalerm's sons.

 

Convicted for shooting a soldier in a nightclub, then got the job of firearm instructor with the police

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 10/14/2023 at 5:08 AM, webfact said:

the Corrections Department is considering the possibility of granting him parole should his treatment surpass the 60-day mark, reported TV CH3 plus and Agencies.

????

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 10/14/2023 at 9:05 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

I certainly do. I want him locked up eating fish heads and rice till he dies.

IMO he was the worst thing to happen to Thailand since the Japanese invaded.

Nonsense.

 

Gen. Suchinda and some of the other dictators were far, far worse. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 10/14/2023 at 10:00 AM, OneMoreFarang said:

Just make sure that every day in a hospital is not counted as a day in jail.

When he is feeling better again then he should resume his time in jail.

I think he was already one day in jail, so start counting with the 2nd day when he is back in his cell. 

You must be gutted! ????

[thaibeachlovers]

10 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

Nonsense.

 

Gen. Suchinda and some of the other dictators were far, far worse. 

In your opinion. In my opinion, Thaksin was.

[NoshowJones]

On 10/14/2023 at 9:05 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

I certainly do. I want him locked up eating fish heads and rice till he dies.

IMO he was the worst thing to happen to Thailand since the Japanese invaded.

Even worse than the unelected (there will be no coup) soldier who forced himself into power backed by other soldiers, tanks and guns and stayed there for nine years?? 

At least whatever people think of him, Thaksin was  elected by the Thai electorate.

[NoshowJones]

On 10/14/2023 at 9:06 AM, thaibeachlovers said:

Just seeing his name makes me angry. I won't get angrier reading this thread.

As does the former unelected soldier PM's name mentioned makes me.

When I arrived here near the end of Thaksin's premiership, all the farangs I met then were settled and happy.

Contrast that with farangs living here today.

[watchcat]

6 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

No doubt he is already pulling the strings from his hospital bed.

Meaning, he's not sick...  Send him back to the clink where he belongs.