Justice Minister: Thaksin's Release Status Still Pending

[webfact]

 

Friday (February 9) at Centurie Park Hotel, Bangkok, General Tawee, Minister of Justice, disclosed that regarding the detention of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, rumored for release on February 17 after midnight, no names have been proposed to him yet. Despite a possible submission by the Corrections Department by Monday, February 12.

 

The Corrections Department might have already convened, as monthly meetings typically occur to compile a list of nationwide detainees eligible for regular or exceptional release, reporting approximately 1,000 individuals monthly to the Ministry of Justice. However, General Tawee confirms no reports or names have surfaced yet, reported INN.

 

Nevertheless, it's expected that the detainee list could be presented shortly, maybe today or by Monday, February 12. But further scrutiny is required, managed by the ministry's permanent secretary and deputy, necessary due to differences between detention and actual release, the latter being prosecutorial authority.

 

Regarding allegations concerning former MP Watchara Petchthong, claiming Thaksin didn't stay at the police hospital but at three other locations, General Tawee emphasizes professionalism, stating that the corrections process is integral, dismissing doubts or speculations. He stresses the importance of preserving the organization's integrity amid societal expectations for truth and accountability.

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-02-10

 

- 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 your business in front of millions of customers who read ASEAN NOW with an interest in Thailand every month - email [email protected] for more information

 

Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe

 

[bamnutsak]

He's due to be "released" on 18 or 22 February, after having "served" 50% of his one-year "sentence", reduced from eight years by Royal Decree.

 

 

I think some questions remain regarding other "charges".

 

 

 

 

[ezzra]

Nothing more than gobbledygook and lips flapping for a foregone conclusion as to say: hey look at us,

we don't just let him go willy nilly, we're 'discussing' the matter too...

[rudi49jr]

“Justice Minister: Thaksin's Release Status Still Pending”

 

Of course it is! I’m sure negotiations are still in full swing as to how much Thaksin is going to pay to whom to get the de-luxe treatment. Things like that take time, no doubt.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Minister of Justice,

[klauskunkel]

Quote

Thaksin's Release Status Still Pending

only for the public

[klauskunkel]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Minister of Justice

Minister of Just Is

[PETERTHEEATER]

I think the Correction Department sent the nomination to the Ministry of Justice address which is why the Minister has not seen it during his time spent in a hotel.....😋

[Red Forever]

Phew, the Mr T hate brigade have their red meat article in A.N. so they can calm down. 

[mrfill]

That last paragraph is up there with the comedy greats

[khaowong1]

Anyone one with more than 1 brain cell knows it's a done deal.  

[Srikcir]

There is a slippery slope to messing with the release date.

His Majesty the King granted a royal pardon to Thaksin, reducing his combined jail sentence." That enabled his qualification for early release. The government itself might find itself in a potential lese majeste charge situation to be messing with the resulting release date.

[mikebell]

20 hours ago, rudi49jr said:

Things like that take time, no doubt.

But not TIME in jail.

[Emdog]

Takes time for checks to clear Thai banks.