No EM Ankle Bracelet For ‘Untouchable’ Thaksin

[webfact]

 

AN EM ANKLE BRACELET will definitely not be put on the “untouchable” de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict Thaksin Shinawatra during his parole, according to a senior government official.

 

Corrections Department director-general Sahakarn Petchanarin confirmed today (Feb.14) Thaksin may go around anywhere in the country without an EM ankle bracelet during his parole, expected to begin on the upcoming Sunday or Monday, after he has roughly served half of his one-year “sentence” at Police Hospital in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

Being over 70 years old and having “critical illnesses” the symptoms and details of which remain a mystery to the public, Thaksin will be literally free of any EM shackles, according to the department chief.

 

During parole, Thaksin can go on air for an interview at a news agency or travel anywhere within the country but cannot leave the country, according to the department chief.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra arriving in Thailand last August, above, and a file photo of him, Front Page. Top photo: Thai Rath

 

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[flyingtlger]

Teflon Thaksin...Nothing sticks on him.

[NanLaew]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

“untouchable” de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict

 

oh, give me a frickin' break for chrisakes

[bokningar]

A open display of how corruption works.

The whole world can see it.

And they wounder why foreign investments is going down (except Chines and Russian)

[khaowong1]

The military pretty much ran him out of the country once before, but now looks like he's in bed with them... Lets see how long that lasts. 

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Corrections Department director-general Sahakarn Petchanarin confirmed today (Feb.14) Thaksin may go around anywhere in the country without an EM ankle bracelet during his parole, expected to begin on the upcoming Sunday or Monday, after he has roughly served half of his one-year “sentence” at Police Hospital in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison

From months on his sick bed to freedom and travel.. remarkable treatment in hospital.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Being over 70 years old and having “critical illnesses” the symptoms and details of which remain a mystery to the public,

Stop the charade for ####sake, you're starting to look ridiculous.

[Scouse123]

To say this has become a boring subject is an understatement, and reporters are just now over egging the pudding for a hardly newsworthy story.

 

An ankle bracelet is placed on offenders to make sure you can monitor their movements, the purpose of which is to stop repeat offending and keep a track on them.

 

In Thaksin's case, it is hardly relevant. He's not going to become a cat burglar with alleged health issues and over 70 years old.

 

An ankle monitoring device would be a complete waste of time.

 

They've made no secret of the fact he has received preferential treatment in the extreme, why start implementing stupid restrictions now.

 

He's hardly going to flee the country, he spent 16 years getting back in.

[Jethro27]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

 

AN EM ANKLE BRACELET will definitely not be put on the “untouchable” de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict Thaksin Shinawatra during his parole, according to a senior government official.

 

Corrections Department director-general Sahakarn Petchanarin confirmed today (Feb.14) Thaksin may go around anywhere in the country without an EM ankle bracelet during his parole, expected to begin on the upcoming Sunday or Monday, after he has roughly served half of his one-year “sentence” at Police Hospital in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

Being over 70 years old and having “critical illnesses” the symptoms and details of which remain a mystery to the public, Thaksin will be literally free of any EM shackles, according to the department chief.

 

During parole, Thaksin can go on air for an interview at a news agency or travel anywhere within the country but cannot leave the country, according to the department chief.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra arriving in Thailand last August, above, and a file photo of him, Front Page. Top photo: Thai Rath

 

Full story: THAI NEWSROOM 2024-02-15

 

- 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.

 

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Welllll surpriseeeee surpriseeee sgt. couldn’t see that one coming.😝

[ezzra]

Will not go well with the Armani suites he's wearing...

[ross163103]

Was there ever any doubt he wouldn't have an ankle bracelet, be serious! I agree with bokningar; this is one of the many reasons Thailand can never move up on the world stage, hard to take them serious with blantant/rampant corruption going on!

Edited February 14 by ross163103
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[rabas]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

From months on his sick bed to freedom and travel.. remarkable treatment in hospital.

 

Amazing what remote tele-health outpatient treatment can do.  

[OneMoreFarang]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin may go around anywhere [...] after he has roughly served half of his one-year “sentence” at Police Hospital in lieu of Bangkok Remand Prison.

 

As we all know, he is a very sick man. Make sure he has a comfortable bed in a quiet room at home so that he can rest in peace.

Old sick men don't travel.

 

 

Edited February 15 by OneMoreFarang

[TheFishman1]

Absolutely no surprise here I mean he so ill. I don’t know how he’s gonna get around on the country oh yeah, he has a jet. and why would he want to leave the country? He’s been gone for 15 years I forgot well next will be his sister TIT.

[wombat]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

From months on his sick bed to freedom and travel.. remarkable treatment in hospital.

The Lazarus factor is strong in this one

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, khaowong1 said:

The military pretty much ran him out of the country once before, but now looks like he's in bed with them... Lets see how long that lasts. 

Before the military "ran him out of the country" he was all in with the military, especially with the Southern Provincial insurrection. Id say that it's more accurate that the Royalists-Elites (aka Deep State) ran him out as he discovered how to mobilize the electorate that threatens to turn the government into a more progressive state and give him greater power.

[newbee2022]

For what he should have ankle bracelets????

He would not run away.

And also he thinks:

Thailand needs me (and my family)😂

[Srikcir]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

AN EM ANKLE BRACELET will definitely not be put on the “untouchable” de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict Thaksin Shinawatra during his parole

Again perhaps a journalist failure - lack of investigation

"Law to prevent violent reoffenders with ankle monitor" by Neill Fronde, Published: 23 January 2023

https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/law-to-prevent-violent-reoffenders-with-ankle-monitor

 

In 2023 (?) a new law was prompted by the reoffending of infamous serial killer Somkid Pumpuang, known as “Jack the Ripper of Thailand.”

• The law allows for a ministry-appointed committee to determine if parolees should be required to wear EM ankle bracelets. They can be given the tracking device for up to 10 years.

But

• Three categories of criminals would be considered for this new programme, depending on the crimes that they committed: (1) People who kidnap for ransom or unlawfully detain someone against their will; (2) People who commit violent crimes and (3) People who are arrested for acts of sexual violence.

Thaksin obviously does NOT fall into any of the three categories. Hence no legal grounds for an ankle bracelet.

[Cabradelmar]

He's paroled. Not under house arrest. Those types of monitoring devices are not needed give his circumstances. 

[spidermike007]

Why the surprise? As I said recently, this was always going to happen. It was planned, and was a quid pro quo with the spectacularly toxic and corrupt army. When his party capitulated, dropped any semblance of morality or ethics, and decided to no longer represent their constituents, by allowing the army continued control, it was a done deal. Thaksin sacrificed the future of the nation, for his own freedom. It would appear to be a good indicator of just who the man is. Yingluck will likely return too. The greedy army can continue feeding at the trough. It is always about money and the power for them. The useless institution known as the Thai army, is a boil on the face of the nation. 

 

Let's see what happens with the senators. The army is likely maneuvering now to extend their terms. The moral rot continues. Any moral authority the nation once had, is gone baby gone. 

 

Fortunately, little of this affects us directly. For now.

[Bangkok Barry]

3 hours ago, bokningar said:

A open display of how corruption works.

The whole world can see it.

And they wounder why foreign investments is going down (except Chines and Russian)

 

The world doesn't give a rat's fart about Thaksin or Thailand. What happens in Thailand is of interest only to those inside its borders, and even most of those don't care about anything that doesn't directly concern them.

[Sig]

I don't imagine he'll be traveling around the country much at all. He'll likely want to hole up in his place and focus on recovery after his long critical illness. He probably needs to gain some weight back. After an illness like that, he must have lost 10kg, who knows, maybe more! I lost 18 kg during my critical illness over about the same time period as his. So, I'm sure he won't be seen in public as he needs to focus on regaining his health, energy, and etc... Poor guy.... So sad to return to his country only to be so miserable.... a real pity.

[NORDO]

Just as long as he doesn't honk his horn at a motorcade.

[lordgrinz]

A man who lived years in other countries on self-imposed exile, with billions in cash at his disposal, is not a flight risk?! 

[mrfill]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

During parole, Thaksin can go on air for an interview at a news agency or travel anywhere within the country but cannot leave the country, according to the department chief.

Cannot leave the country?

Remind me how well that worked out last time.....

[Puccini]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

AN EM ANKLE BRACELET...

 

What does EM stand for? I don't see it mentioned anywhere in the news article.

[bristolgeoff]

He expected nothing else and all part of the deal.hide for awhile then all of sudden he is 100 percent fit all cured magic doctors.I imagine he does not want to leave after many yrs away and the sister knows her turn is soon

[Jackbenimble]

6 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

Teflon Thaksin...Nothing sticks on him.

Hence why he fled the country in the first place...........they couldn't prove anything, the charges were trumped up and the courts decision was decided even before the trial. KT is very shrewd and an extremely popular figure in Thailand. The media for western consumption is deliberately divisive and surprisingly ignorant. 

Edited February 15 by Jackbenimble
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[Jackbenimble]

5 hours ago, bokningar said:

A open display of how corruption works.

The whole world can see it.

And they wounder why foreign investments is going down (except Chines and Russian)

the original court case was a far better example. 

[Jackbenimble]

18 minutes ago, Puccini said:

 

What does EM stand for? I don't see it mentioned anywhere in the news article.

electro-magnetic