THE CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT was today (Dec.13) suggested to transfer de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra from Police Hospital to army barracks.

 

House Committee on Police Affairs chair Chaichana Dejdecho advised the Corrections Department to find army barracks somewhere to detain Thaksin in lieu of Police Hospital, given a recently-issued regulation of the agency to “detain” convicts outside of a prison.

 

Thaksin who is largely believed to have more or less recovered from secrecy-shrouded “illnesses” has been staying in a tight-security, private ward at Police Hospital for nearly four months now.

 

According to the House committee chair, who is concurrently a Democrat MP, the department would be accused of applying double standards if Thaksin was allowed to stay at a private living quarters in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison where he had been earlier destined upon his return from self-exile overseas on Aug.22.

 

Chaichana said any army barracks usually have many bunks, ample living quarters and a wide, open area in which the 74-year-old Thaksin could exercise daily or even undergo a basic training course like soldiers.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra next to Police Hospital building. Photo: Matichon

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2023-12-14

 

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Shorten the rope, fascinating watching them hang themselves in public view!! Wake up average man, you are being walked on! But then again, watching that is just as entertaining! 

I'm ambivalent about the guy myself, having started working in Thailand after his tenure in power. 

 

But spending a few extra baht to make sure he doesn't get (for example) knifed in the shower is probably worth it, just to prevent the mayhem if that were to happen.

 

2 hours ago, webfact said:

has been staying in a tight-security, private ward at Police Hospital for nearly four months now

Tight security! Really? ha ha ha ha ha ha, breathe, ha ha ha ha ha!

2 hours ago, webfact said:

According to the House committee chair, who is concurrently a Democrat MP, the department would be accused of applying double standards if Thaksin was allowed to stay at a private living quarters in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison where he had been earlier destined upon his return from self-exile overseas on Aug.22.

Don't these clowns realise people ARE saying they are applying double standards ....................................LOL 😂🤣😂😎

Just now, impulse said:

I'm ambivalent about the guy myself, having started working in Thailand after his tenure in power. 

 

But spending a few extra baht to make sure he doesn't get (for example) knifed in the shower is probably worth it, just to prevent the mayhem if that were to happen.

 

I have to agree with you. But it would be better if they were more honest about it instead of all the game playing. At present, this charade is not fooling anybody.

1 minute ago, neeray said:

I have to agree with you. But it would be better if they were more honest about it instead of all the game playing. At present, this charade is not fooling anybody.

Yep, personally I couldn't give a shi'ite but it's jaw dropping how gullible the authorities think the population is!

If recovered he should be in a prison, army barracks are not that!

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin who is largely believed to have more or less recovered from secrecy-shrouded “illnesses” has been staying in a tight-security, private ward at Police Hospital for nearly four months now.

Supposedly staying...  has his presence been actually verified he's there?

1 hour ago, 2baht said:

Shorten the rope, fascinating watching them hang themselves in public view!! Wake up average man, you are being walked on! But then again, watching that is just as entertaining! 

It's amazing how much of this Thais will take.

25 minutes ago, impulse said:

I'm ambivalent about the guy myself, having started working in Thailand after his tenure in power. 

Why do you think there is this talk about his daughter becoming the new PM? Because she is so much better qualified than all the other politicians?

Or does he maybe still control the party which he owns? 

I heard they have lots of barracks in the south of Thailand.

Pattani, Narathiwat, Yala. I am sure they will love to take care of him.

25 minutes ago, bluemoon58 said:

Tight security! Really? ha ha ha ha ha ha, breathe, ha ha ha ha ha!

Until now nobody got in and killed him. There must be some security. 

Agree defo a cum convict 🤔

19 minutes ago, bluemoon58 said:

22 minutes ago, neeray said:

I have to agree with you. But it would be better if they were more honest about it instead of all the game playing. At present, this charade is not fooling anybody.

Yep, personally I couldn't give a shi'ite but it's jaw dropping how gullible the authorities think the population is!

 

I think they do it on purpose.

Like the police boss who said there is no prostitution in Pattaya.

Obviously, they know it's BS, and they present it like: I can tell you whatever lie I want, and what can you do about it? Nothing! That is power. 

The house of Former Prime Minister General Chan O Cha at 11 infantry barracks might be available. 

Hospital room to officers quarters.  How nice.

What if he’s not so sick that he has to be in the hospital? Why wouldn’t they just transfer him back to the prison where he belongs? Oh I forgot. TIT

Is there an army base anywhere with a Shangri La, Mandarin or continental hotels in them so he can have a taste of a real prison?

told to or suggested?? he should in jail and nowhere else... How can justice be believable in Thailand?... Jail only for the poor but the real culprits are walking freely around

28 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Until now nobody got in and killed him. There must be some security. 

 

I'm guessing pat-downs, wands and a person with a broom to shoo away those pesky drone cameras.

 

Nary a single internal image from his stay

 

 

43 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Supposedly staying...  has his presence been actually verified he's there?

Haha, might have to sneak him back in before they take him out!

Wondering what will happen when Thaksin is eventually released. Could he be the center of political storms or accepted as a kingmaker? 

2 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Haha, might have to sneak him back in before they take him out!

 

He needs Uncle P's cardboard stand-up sign guy, a few of those bad boys strategically placed and they can have "sightings".

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Chaichana said any army barracks usually have many bunks, ample living quarters and a wide, open area in which the 74-year-old Thaksin could exercise daily or even undergo a basic training course like soldiers.

 

Was he sentenced to this ...?

I think he was sentenced to prison ?

He will be at his home by february .

14 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Haha, might have to sneak him back in before they take him out!

You got that right.

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Chaichana said any army barracks usually have many bunks, ample living quarters and a wide, open area in which the 74-year-old Thaksin could exercise daily or even undergo a basic training course like soldiers

Indeed, I believe that they have some rather comfortable houses, in which ex premiers can live a comfortable retirement, with appropriate domestic help and security provided!

 

And making a 74 year old do basic training with soldiers, well, talk about moving from the sublime to the ridiculous!

Edited December 14, 20232 yr by herfiehandbag

'Told', 'suggested', 'advised'. How about 'ordered'?

1 hour ago, bluemoon58 said:

Tight security! Really? ha ha ha ha ha ha, breathe, ha ha ha ha ha!

tight security - so no one could get too close to ask any embarrassing questions.

Basically will be a step up (possibly a very big step up) from where he is now. Army has probably been directed to find a place with a swimming pool "to aid in his rehabilition".