No news is not good news, say the government’s critics, with calls mounting for an update on the health of Thaksin Shinawatra. The convicted former PM was arrested on his return to Thailand on August 22 and incarcerated at Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

But that didn’t last for long. Less than 24 hours later, he was transferred to the Police General Hospital due to chest pains, high blood pressure, and low blood oxygen. Following some initial reports on his condition, the updates started to peter out and then it all went quiet…

 

The Bangkok Post reports that it’s now been 100 days since Thaksin’s transfer to the Police General Hospital. With accusations of preferential treatment swirling, former election commissioner and government critic Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, is demanding an explanation.

 

By Peter Roche

PHOTO: Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand in August 2023

 

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Ah yes, Thaksin who in an interview in Hong Kong after his ouster repeatedly said "You have to have rule of law". He obviously meant only when it suited him.

Good to know that he is being taken good care of in his VIP hospital suite at the tax payers expense.

Political prognosis: Advisor probes Thaksin Shinawatra’s health and cell
by Mitch Connor

 

Photo courtesy of Reuters

The health status and incarceration conditions of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra have come under the scrutiny of Somchai Srisutthiyakorn, an advisor to the Parliament Committee on Budgeting Study and Budget Administration Follow-up.

Somchai is pressing the government to shed light on Thaksin’s situation, 100 days after his transfer to the Police General Hospital following chest pain, hypertension, and low blood oxygen levels.

 

Thaksin, following his return on August 22 and subsequent imprisonment, was initially quarantined at the Bangkok Remand Prison. The Chiang Mai-born former PM’s health issues led to his relocation to the Police General Hospital. Somchai raised concerns on social media.

 

“Thaksin has been in a VIP room at the Police General Hospital for 100 days. If the government can’t clarify the truth about this privilege, the issue will become a crisis for the government and the premier.”

Somchai further noted that the ambiguity surrounding the Thai businessman’s situation has spurred public speculation. The current government is led by the Pheu Thai Party, linked to the Thai businessman, and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin oversees the management of the Royal Thai Police.

 

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Does anyone really beleive that there is anything so medically wrong with Thaksin that he cannot be returned to jail? Seems like a total sham to me. Wonder what most ordinary Thais think.

 

14 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thaksin has been in a VIP room at the Police General Hospital for 100 days

 

100 days already ... he must really be very , very sick for such along time in a Hospital .

The taxpayer , who pays for his stay , should at least be given a credible explanation for this ... but the truth this time , not another lie ...

Won't happen ...

No news is bad

32 minutes ago, soi3eddie said:

Does anyone really beleive that there is anything so medically wrong with Thaksin that he cannot be returned to jail? Seems like a total sham to me. Wonder what most ordinary Thais think.

 

Well, maybe he got some skin issues? Dyeing his hair too black, too long, too many times, too many decades??🌲😂

Check the golf course?

 

A recently "departed" bit of news would be just fine by me. 

Why is this POS not locked up in prison,,,Ohsorry he's ripped off the Thai people for so long he's rich and rich scumbags like him don't do time

We are all praying 🙏🤔

No updates on health of convicted former PM Thaksin

 

Hmmm... This is news????

 

How many people do you know that spends 100 days in the hospital? Those doctors are really bad and can’t diagnose his problem or there really isn’t a problem. TIT.

There is no news, so why bother with this BS story.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Following some initial reports on his condition, the updates started to peter out and then it all went quiet…

Just what the clan  want.

1 hour ago, soi3eddie said:

Wonder what most ordinary Thais think.

Rice, alcohol, lottery?

Why was this not queried on the 99th day so that the auspicious number could soothe the masses? 😋

I think the explanation is 'he is rich and influential'

Knew all this would pass in a reasonably short time.

Secretly in the driver's seat.

It's a great pity they don't have investigative journalists here  (I know ,I know they would not last long),

or tv programs like Panorama , to wade through all the $h!t and get the true facts out to the Thai citizens.

if only....

 

regards Worgeordie 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

calls mounting for an update on the health of Thaksin Shinawatra

 

Just leave him in peace until his pardon and release early next year - just 2 or 3 months time! Well done Sir!

2 hours ago, Lite Beer said:

Good to know that he is being taken good care of in his VIP hospital suite at the tax payers expense.

He, like most Thai people, takes advantage of the 30 Baht scheme.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Rice, alcohol, lottery?

3 hours ago, soi3eddie said:

Does anyone really beleive that there is anything so medically wrong with Thaksin that he cannot be returned to jail? Seems like a total sham to me. Wonder what most ordinary Thais think.

 

His wallet is way too fat to enter a prison cell door

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

There is no news, so why bother with this BS story.

To feed red meat to the hate mob Brian.

4 hours ago, mokwit said:

Ah yes, Thaksin who in an interview in Hong Kong after his ouster repeatedly said "You have to have rule of law". He obviously meant only when it suited him.

Yes, Indeed. The Thai Government and justice system Lost all credibility, that is , if they had any,....??

But they don't care. They will continue to get away with everything. As long as there's no strong powerful opposition around.

5 hours ago, RobU said:

No updates on health of convicted former PM Thaksin

 

Hmmm... This is news????

 

If he is still in the hospital, I'd stand singing! No updates because no one can penetrate the security at his home front gate, people like him DON'T hang around in hospitals if they are not sick!!!

 

4 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

 

100 days already ... he must really be very , very sick for such along time in a Hospital .

The taxpayer , who pays for his stay , should at least be given a credible explanation for this ... but the truth this time , not another lie ...

Won't happen ...

I ride around with all those conditions and another 4..i manage ok!...however, i did notice he has a drooping right eyelid, which although not life threatening, does need close monitoring which is best done in a clean health facilty with appropriately trained healthcare professionals. 

Edited December 1, 20232 yr by tandor

3 hours ago, worgeordie said:

It's a great pity they don't have investigative journalists here  (I know ,I know they would not last long),

or tv programs like Panorama , to wade through all the $h!t and get the true facts out to the Thai citizens.

if only....

 

regards Worgeordie 

If they did have programs and journalists like in the west, then Thaksin would be very low on the ladder of prime investigative interest.