Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for parole which may see him freed potentially without having to spend a single night in jail despite the eight-year prison handed down on him for corruption and abuse of power, according to justice authorities.

 

They also confirmed that Thaksin is still being treated at the Police General Hospital.  They said a representative of the ombudsman met Thaksin while recently visiting the 14th floor of the hospital where he has reportedly been staying.

 

Thaksin ended his 15-year self-exile last August and was sentenced by the Supreme Court to eight years in jail for corruption and abuse of power. The sentence was subsequently reduced to one year by royal commutation.

 

Caption: Thaksin Shinawatra

 

Full story: Thai PBS 2024-01-17

 

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Is this news?

We all knew this would happen right?

Money money money.

 

Thaksin eligible for parole. 

Oh behave.

 

the optics of this is nothing but a positive for thailand. 

 

also....i assume upon release he will be taken by ambulance to another hospital where he can be cared for until his terrible illness is cured ? a bum heart valve is no joke and will require an extended period of care....right ? 

 

after all he is far too ill as we have been told over and over for weeks now. 

TV Show. S01-E01 available for download now. Season 01 soon to come.

And as absolutely everyone knew not one day in jail behind bars. 

Well I never, who'd of thunk it!!!

 

You could be forgiven for thinking this travesty would signal a sad day in Thai politics but with the never ending lies this is just business as normal, what a joke...

Damn

 

I put a tenner on him going to the slammer

 

4 minutes ago, mark131v said:

Well I never, who'd of thunk it!!!

 

You could be forgiven for thinking this travesty would signal a sad day in Thai politics but with the never ending lies this is just business as normal, what a joke...

thunk...?

3 minutes ago, couchpotato said:

thunk...?

 

WHO WOULD'VE THUNK IT? definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

 

Happy to help...

Edited January 17, 20242 yr by mark131v

pa·role

[pəˈrəʊl]

 

NOUN

1. the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiry of a sentence, on the promise of good behaviour:

How can he get parole he is not even in prison.

When PT abandoned all sense of morality and ethics, and jumped in bed with the extremely toxic and foul army, condoning them becoming part of the current administration, yet again, we all knew this was going to happen. 

 

We all knew a bargain was struck, we all knew that justice, righteousness, and the will of the people were all abandoned for the sake of power. That bargain likely included the return of Yingluck too. 

 

I don't know necessarily have a problem with that as you can make an argument that the charges were trumped up to begin with, but for the sake of transparency let's at least be honest about this. 

 

 

Edited January 17, 20242 yr by spidermike007

Headlines should say Thaksin eligible for Prime Minister. 

Because you know that's coming!

Thaksin Meets Criteria For Parole, Can Take Up Political Role: Corrections Dept
by TNR Staff

 

De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra next to Police Hospital, above, and flying back to Thailand on Aug. 22, 2023. Photo: Naewna

 

THE CORRECTIONS Department said today (Jan. 17) that de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-prisoner Thaksin Shinawatra meets the criteria for parole and once released may take up a political role, Naewna newspaper said.

 

This was stated during a press conference at the Justice Ministry attended by Mr. Somboon Muangklam, adviser to Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong, Mr. Guheng Yawhasan, secretary to the Justice Minister, along with Mr. Sitthi Sutheewong, administrative deputy director-general of the Corrections Department and Dr. Sompop Sangkutkaew, chief inspector-general of the Corrections Department.

 

Somboon said procedures had been correctly followed in allowing Thaksin to undergo medical treatment outside the prison when he completed 30, 60 and over 120 days’ stay at Police Hospital.

 

On Jan. 12 Mrs. Phongsawat Neelayothin, Justice Ministry’s permanent secretary, signed a document granting permission for him to continue staying outside the prison for medical treatment and yesterday Jan. 16, Justice Minister  Thawee signed a document acknowledging his continued stay at this hospital in excess of 136 days.

 

Full story: THA NEWSROOM 2024-01-18

 

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Lol

Congrats P'Thaksin, great news.

Thaksin’s Release On Parole Only Depends On Prison Chief
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS-CUM-CONVICT at large Thaksin Shinawatra will likely be released on parole as soon as next month only if the commander of Bangkok Remand Prison deems it appropriate, according to a senior government official.

 

In a press conference at the Ministry of Justice headquarters, the Corrections Department’s deputy director-general Sitthi Sutheewong said Nasthee Thongplad, the prison’s commander, is legally obliged to decide whether Thaksin should be released on parole and then forward his decision to the department’s director-general Sahakarn Petnarin and Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong for acknowledgment.

 

Neither is the agency’s chief or the justice minister legally obliged to approve or disapprove it since they are merely bound to acknowledge it, according to the deputy director-general.

 

The Corrections Department has earlier issued a contentious regulation to allow the allegedly privileged-ridden convict to literally stay somewhere outside of the prison for more than a 120-day period earlier provided by law.

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-01-18

 

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The bs gets deeper by the day!

1 hour ago, webfact said:

the prison’s commander, is legally obliged to decide whether Thaksin should be released on parole and then forward his decision to the department’s director-general Sahakarn Petnarin and Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong for acknowledgment.

Therefore only a matter of organising the money flow. Can take some time though..

He has been given 15 years credit as time served for his time in Dubai... 

Quelle suprise.

Can we please have a statement from the sick guy that from now on he will concentrate on his health and private family.

No more public appearances, no more political comments, just a quiet life.

He and his family did enough to divide Thailand. We really don't need more of him and his clan.

And so the great scam and deception moves on to the next step!

Excellent news!

It’s a miracle as soon as he gets out of his luxury sweet in the hospital. He’ll be right back in politics. Oh, he never really loved politics. Amazing, Thailand, TIT.

Miraculous medical recovery imminent! 😂😂

10 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is eligible for parole which may see him freed potentially without having to spend a single night in jail despite the eight-year prison handed down on him for corruption and abuse of power, according to justice authorities.

Amazing what money, status and connections can do in Thailand.

3 minutes ago, KCPhuket said:

Donald Trump Thaksin...what a downhill slide for the world. All it takes is money 

You forgot Biden... he's a joke.

We know the votes don't count and can be bought, so, whatya gonna do?

Russia

China

USA

Thailand

etc.