Move Forward MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn questioned Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s today over his claim that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not and has not been receiving special privileges and his request that critics do not to politicise the issue.

 

In his “X” post, the outspoken MP said that he has never politicised the controversy surrounding Thaksin’s medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, but wants Phumtham to clearly explain the regulation of the Corrections Department, which allows certain prisoners to be treated outside, and Thaksin’s illness which requires him to be treated outside the Corrections Department’s facilities.

 

Citing the Corrections Department’s regulations, he said that a convict is not allowed to be treated in a “special room”, although they may be allowed to receive treatment outside the prison.

 

“If the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital is not a special ward, he should say so,” said Wiroj, as he urged Phumtham not to pass the buck on to the doctors at the hospital.

 

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin warned members of the House Police Affairs Committee that they may face charges if they go to the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital, in an attempt to find out if Thaksin is actually still there, without prior permission from the hospital.

 

He also said that only Thaksin has the right to disclose the nature of his illnesses, which is regarded as so confidential information which even the doctors are not allowed to disclose.

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2023-12-22

 

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12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Meanwhile, Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsuthin warned members of the House Police Affairs Committee that they may face charges if they go to the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital, in an attempt to find out if Thaksin is actually still there, without prior permission from the hospital.

He's already curled up at home.... anyone thinking he's been on the 14th floor all this time must be gullible.

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

He's already curled up at home.... anyone thinking he's been on the 14th floor all this time must be gullible.

I heard on the grapevine that he's actually on the auspicious 9th Floor, Room 99.....😋

It's quite obviously in the public interest to release details of his illnesses, if they exist. It wouldn't mean anything of course. Just a bent quack's trumped up opinion. Will the truth ever out? A job for a talented hacker.

42 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said:

I heard on the grapevine that he's actually on the auspicious 9th Floor, Room 99.....😋

Thx, time to do the lottery