Homburg Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 5 hours ago, Artisi said: Just more nonsense. Thailand: The Hub of Nonsense. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Quote Thaksin’s future still in the balance Thaksin’s future is in the bank balance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LALes Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Everything was going along swimmingly for him since his return. Did he piss someone off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post retarius Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 I'm a bit sick of hearing news about Thaksin. This charade reminds me of the Earnest Saunders debacle back in the 1990s where this chap, the CEO of Guiness was found guilty of all manner of accounting fraud, theft and conspiracy only to suddenly get Alzheimer's disease and be let out of prison, whereupon he made a miraculous recovery.....the first person in the world even to recover for Alzheimer's. He was given a 5 year sentence, but was in prison for only a few months, but it must be said, longer than Thaksin spent in jail. So, folks, it doesn't only happen in Thailand but also in the most hypocritical nation under the sun. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herfiehandbag Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Ah good old 112. Where would be we without it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 hour ago, jacko45k said: Perhaps he will repeat the family tradition of escaping the country and going into exile! you can only wish 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 How interesting ...... Is someone (who?) driving the message home prior to Thaksin's imminent parole expectation (expecting 22 February or shortly after that). It certainly makes it crystal clear, that he is not to rock the (political dinosaur) boat and that some drummers are keeping a very, very close eye. As said, how interesting, this arena of circus politics ...... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Uh oh! Huge brown envelopes will need to be distributed now!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fondue zoo Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 They have to grubby him up a bit before releasing him, all part of the show. You can't just let him skip out the hospital, into his Benz and on his way home all shiny and new. A display of fake accountability is where it's at. Remember he's smarter, craftier and more hair dyed than all us. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jing Joe Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Farcical Topic:- "Thaksin’s future still in the balance" Ha ha ha, the scales are not balanced but very much tipping his way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Doesthis charge have a statute of limitation. If so how long before it comes into effect.Red Bull's runner is playing the game. Great to see equal justice for all 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Ex-PM Thaksin eyes special parole as prison sentence hits halfway mark by Mitch Connor Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, is eligible for special parole as he approaches the halfway point of his prison sentence on February 18, according to an insider from the Department of Corrections (DoC). The source confirmed that Thaksin is included in a list of inmates who qualify for parole and special parole. Special parole may be granted to prisoners who are over 70 years old, critically ill, or disabled, after serving a third of their sentence. Thaksin, who had previously spent 15 years in self-imposed exile, returned to Thailand on August 22, 2023. The Chiang Mai-born politician was subsequently sentenced to eight years in prison by the Supreme Court for his past legal cases, a sentence later reduced to one year by royal clemency. On his first night at Bangkok Remand Prison, the 74 year old former PM was transferred to Police General Hospital due to alleged serious illnesses, as per the DoC doctors’ recommendation. The list of inmates eligible for parole is set to be forwarded to the justice minister for review. A contact from the Ministry of Justice pointed out that the DoC’s rules for assessing an inmate’s eligibility for parole do not specify the type of cases that qualify. Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-07 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accidental Tourist Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Best soap opera ever... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jippytum Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 Woudn't it be great if they sent him back to the real prison. It would be justice after the constant attempts to jail Pita and curtail the MFP. 1 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Cabradelmar Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 Not as untouchable as he may think... No one is, in the land that has such a twisted sense for the rule of law... The establishment (the generals and royalist) are so afraid of losing grip that they will (at least attempt to) jail, or use the biased judiciary, to squash opponents they see as a threat... First it was Pita and MF, and now it's Thaksin and PT 1 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sig Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 17 hours ago, snoop1130 said: has written to the attorney general asking for fair treatment 😂🤣😂🤣 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippytum Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 Thaksin has a degree in criminal justice. It has served him well in evading justice since his return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingstonkid Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 4 hours ago, ikke1959 said: The man said many years ago that he wanted to be Thailands 1st president.. I think that is violation of section 112 and need to be punished, but everybody seems to have forgotten it The funny thing is that if the PTP had backed MFP, then Thaksin would have been free and clear. The military Elite is going to have a fight as the last thing PTP wants him arrested again. HOWEVER, their supporters are going to want him in jail unless they want the fight about how the MFP can be guilty for wanting to put forward changes to LM and Thaksin can get away with literally slandering the king. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 This is part of the ongoing planned drama. It is all being staged. We knew from the time the PT surrendered, and gave up any shred of morality and principal they had by jumping in bed with the highly toxic and corrupt army, that he would be protected. It is likely there is also a plan to bring back Yingluck. This is just one huge charade. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 6 hours ago, webfact said: Thaksin Tipped To Be Released On Parole On Feb.18 By Thai Newsroom Reporters De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo: Thai Rath THE “UNTOUCHABLE” DE FACTO PHEU THAI boss-cum-convict at large Thaksin Shinawatra will likely be released on parole on Feb.18, a police source said today (Feb.6). The deposed prime minister is now expected to be released on parole after he has spent more than five months for medical treatments of his mystery-shrouded “illnesses” at Police Hospital instead of being literally put behind bars at Bangkok Remand Prison to serve a curtailed, one-year jail term for convicted misconduct perpetrated during his previous premiership. Justice Minister Thawee Sodsong declined to either confirm or deny news reports that the de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large will be released on parole on Feb.18, saying the matter depends on a decision made by a 19-person government committee in charge of granting paroles. Thawee commented that Thaksin has already practically spent half of his jail sentence at Police Hospital though he may have been basically supposed to be put behind bars at Bangkok Remand Prison since he returned from self-exile abroad last August. Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-07 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Time to break out the shoe box full of 19 envelopes. He will get the parole and then pay his way out of les majesty conviction. What really amazes me is that if he had a Les majesty charge pending then why did he get a royal pardon reducing his sentence.. and why prosecutors are unable to go question him? The man may be in a hospital but he is supposed to still be in custody. So he has no rights to refuse police interrogation. All of this recent news seems to be a deflection to his being released in 2 weeks on parole. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jippytum Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 (edited) Last week when attending the goverment hospitial in Banglemung two prisoners from the remand prison where brought to seek medical attention. Both prisoners where manacled in leg irons and heavy chains. Bear in mind these prisoners have been charged but not found guilty and held on remand until trial. Compare that treatment to that of Thasksin who is a convicted criminal who evaded justice for fiftee years and contiues to do so. Edited February 7 by jippytum Correction 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 hours ago, Artisi said: Just more nonsense. When I read the BK post full story , I could not help but form the same opinion, just a side track, or curved ball , but why bother in the first place. maybe it will make the people think the police are doing a good job, meanwhile his sheets get changed every day at the Police Hospital, for the former policeman himself, LOS , keep smiling entertainment will keep coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) so whats the end game with this one? Edited February 7 by wombat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 "...........and has written to the attorney general asking for fair treatment, according to Prayuth." The request possibly being in a sealed brown envelope? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 1 minute ago, wombat said: so whats the end game with this one? is that a serious question? Probably more of the same - don't you know who I am. Just a nod from the top and all is forgiven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 2 hours ago, mfd101 said: Well, this development does rather call in to question the conspiracy theorists' hoohaa about everything having been organised and paid for in advance of his return to Thailand. People with a brain might want to reflect on that. I am also pretty sure he made arrangements before he returned to Thailand. But the problem is even if you pay off 100 people there might be someone else or something else you didn't think about. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LudwigK Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 (edited) Fooling the citizens is going well. Edited February 7 by LudwigK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey and the Bandit Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 7 hours ago, mark131v said: I think asking him to name his price is more likely! Surely you not suggesting that people can be bought in Thailand? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NanLaew Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 The opening article from Thai PBS introduced Thaksin as the... 18 hours ago, snoop1130 said: convicted former PM Fair enough. He was a PM before he was convicted after all. This was followed by an amazing barrage of articles from Thai Newsroom that variously describe Thaksin as... 7 hours ago, webfact said: CONVICTED de facto Pheu Thai boss Is there really any need to shout? And... 7 hours ago, webfact said: The billionaire, politically powerful convict and... 7 hours ago, webfact said: de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict at large and finally, the very shouty... 7 hours ago, webfact said: THE “UNTOUCHABLE” DE FACTO PHEU THAI boss-cum-convict at large I can't imagine the people at Thai Newsroom ever acknowledging Thaksin as Thailand's first (and so far only) democratically elected Prime Minister, can you? Never mind, I'm loving the free press here in Thailand, just loving it. Especially the fair and balanced sources chosen by @snoop1130 and @webfact respectively. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfd101 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 33 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: I am also pretty sure he made arrangements before he returned to Thailand. But the problem is even if you pay off 100 people there might be someone else or something else you didn't think about. You're probably right. Too many nutters on all sides of every equation ... But my basic point remains: that the conspiracy theorists here on AN presented the image of a slick corrupt all-powerful all-knowing Thaksin with every deal a done deal in advance, all sown up. But, apparently, not so. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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