THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT has been advised to never manage a house arrest for de facto Pheu Thai boss/convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra so that he could otherwise literally stay at home in lieu of a prison.

 

Former Democrat MP Thepthai Senapong today (Dec.2) posted on his Facebook page to express his dissent over unconfirmed hearsay that the Corrections Department might probably manage a house arrest for the deposed prime minister who has been admitted at Police Hospital for unspecified “illnesses” for over 100 days now so that he may literally return home to stay in a foreseeable future.

 

Nevertheless, the “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss/convict at large is more or less speculated to be released on parole around February after his eight-year jail sentence has been already curtailed by royal pardon to only one year.

 

Thepthai said Thaksin might probably be released on parole after he has served either a minimum of one-third or a minimum of two-thirds of his one-year jail, provided on leniency basis.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: Former Democrat MP Thepthai Senapong, left, and de facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra, right. Photo: Thai Rath

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-12-04

 

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The die was cast long before Thaksin returned, a deal was done, despite the protestations.

Thepthai who has a dubious history himself, "The former lawmaker who has already spent 16 months behind bars due to an electoral rigging lawsuit...", appears to be wading back into troubled waters.

 

My crystal ball says Yingluck will return next ...

Edited December 3, 20232 yr by expat_4_life

There are interesting parallels between USA and Thailand, where leaders or wannabe leaders have a criminal past.

I was there during the protests in BKK, Crazy times.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thepthai said Thaksin might probably be released on parole after he has served either a minimum of one-third or a minimum of two-thirds of his one-year jail, provided on leniency basis.

As yet he hasn't served a full day?

It’s all such a joke TIT

He'll be at his home soon , playing with his grandchildren , advising the government on how to rule the country , preparing the return of his sister and trying to figure out how to effectively prevent the Move foreward party to win the next elections . Agenda quite full , he will have no time anymore to continue to be ' sickly ' . A miracle cure ...

Has the Correction Department been 'told' or 'advised'?

Big difference.

Yet the Thai people just don't seem to care all that much. No one I talk to seems to give a toss one way or another, which is why the gov't gets away with stuff like this.

Why is this allowed to happen?

Mostly everyone agrees this a charade, its not difficult to see what is happening and what will happen.

Is it that the average Thai doesn't care or is it he/she does bit can't do anything about it

Now someone is gonna ask what CAN the do? I don't have the answer!

 

6 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Has the Correction Department been 'told' or 'advised'?

Big difference.

Maybe 'advised' , but don't do anything 'or else' ??

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

As yet he hasn't served a full day?

 

And he might probably likely never will.

 

As JJ Cale put it :

 

Money talks , very loudly. You'd be surprised at the friends you can buy with small change.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

As yet he hasn't served a full day?

Working out like a treat isn't it, who said Thais don't plan ahead.

11 minutes ago, Smokey and the Bandit said:

Why is this allowed to happen?

Mostly everyone agrees this a charade, its not difficult to see what is happening and what will happen.

Is it that the average Thai doesn't care or is it he/she does bit can't do anything about it

Now someone is gonna ask what CAN the do? I don't have the answer!

 

There's still the reality that most joe Thais are frightened to talk about such things.

Grammer police...."MIGHT PROBABLY" is redundant and incorrect English.   "ADVISED"...is a recommendation and not the same as a directive, or an order or mandate.

          

Here's great idea let's bring back former PM Chi U Chana chat and let's all see how fast Taksin so so better and off to his private jet back to Dubai that will make everyone's head spin, just in case he might have to actually spend some time in prison before he gets everything he wants shall we?????? This country is a joke

And then some people are still surprised why politicians and other high ranking officials do whatever they want.

Lock them up and keep them in jail! Do that often enough and maybe something will change to the better.

2 hours ago, neeray said:

There are interesting parallels between USA and Thailand, where leaders or wannabe leaders have a criminal past.

Seems to be a pre-requisite to the job.

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Has the Correction Department been 'told' or 'advised'?

Big difference.

Exactly!  And am I missing something?  The article states this guy is a "former" MP so in my understanding he has no authority to tell or advise anybody bar his dog.  Suggest maybe.

1 hour ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Has the Correction Department been 'told' or 'advised'?

Big difference.

In Thailand the difference is rather small.

1 hour ago, NedR69 said:

Grammer police

Spelling police ...

Quote

the Corrections Department might probably manage a house arrest

Thaksin might probably be released on parole

the integrity and prestige of the Corrections Department might probably be ruined

This article might probably give its readers some real information, but maybe not...

1 hour ago, soalbundy said:

Working out like a treat isn't it, who said Thais don't plan ahead.

Invest ahead... bought his freedom.

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Nevertheless, the “sickly” de facto Pheu Thai boss/convict at large is more or less speculated to be released on parole around February after his eight-year jail sentence has been already curtailed by royal pardon to only one year.

Read the above and specially the last paragraph, and you'll understand what power and clout this man has...

1 hour ago, Kerryd said:

Yet the Thai people just don't seem to care all that much. No one I talk to seems to give a toss one way or another, which is why the gov't gets away with stuff like this.

The 'poor' Thai people do care a lot about Thaksin.

As explained to me by some Thais when he was in power 'Yes, he may be corrupt. ALL, in every government are corrupt, but Thaksin is the first person to help the poor. For the first time, people in the villages are receiving some benefits from a politician'.

It is the rich and the military that are after Thaksin's blood.

3 hours ago, Kerryd said:

Yet the Thai people just don't seem to care all that much. No one I talk to seems to give a toss one way or another, which is why the gov't gets away with stuff like this.

A lot of the active young people care.  The challenge is that like the U.S. and UK people have a lot bigger problems to worry about than what Thaksin does.

 

All this will only matter when the next election is called and people remind those loyal to the military how they bent and kised Thaksin's rear ring in order to stay somewhat in control.

 

How the PTP seems to be led by someone who murdered many criminals and was harch but gives himself a VVIP treatment.

 

How a man who supposedly was a RED SHIRT leader and father figure got special treatment from the military and person we can not discuss.

4 hours ago, hotchilli said:

As yet he hasn't served a full day?

His hospital stay, under the Corrections Dept. counts, unfortunately.

3 hours ago, Denim said:

 

And he might probably likely never will.

 

As JJ Cale put it :

 

Money talks , very loudly. You'd be surprised at the friends you can buy with small change.

Ah, J. J. Cale. that profound philosopher.

3 hours ago, NedR69 said:

Grammer police...

"Grammer"?

Jesus.  The irony of your trying to provide an English Language lesson.

2 hours ago, ThaiFelix said:

3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

Has the Correction Department been 'told' or 'advised'?

Big difference.

Exactly!  And am I missing something?  The article states this guy is a "former" MP so in my understanding he has no authority to tell or advise anybody bar his dog.  Suggest maybe.

He's not claiming any authority, he's making a point and expressing his opinion, everyone is allowed to do that.