Thaksin Virtually Held Hostage With Lese Majeste Lawsuit: NIDA Academic

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DE FACTO PHEU THAI BOSS-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra is being virtually held hostage by the country’s powers that be with a lese majeste lawsuit against him so that he will never do anything unacceptable to them, according to a prominent academic.

 

Pichai Ratanadilok na Phuket, director of the NIDA’s Political & Strategic Development Programme commented that Thaksin is being virtually held hostage in the lese majeste case the judicial proceedings of which might probably be delayed beyond April so that the powers that be could practically keep the de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole under control.

 

The powers that be ranging from the ultra-conservative elite class and high-level bureaucrats to elderly members of “independent” agencies will virtually keep Thaksin’s ball in their court intertwined with political shenanigans conjured by the de facto Pheu Thai boss and carried out by the core coalition partner, according to the NIDA academic.

 

If the de facto Pheu Thai boss’s actions and words veered off course for whatever conceivable reasons, the powers that be would almost certainly see to it that the lese majeste case against him be finally forwarded to court, Pichai commented.

 

By Thai Newsroom Reporters

TOP: De facto Pheu Thai boss Thaksin Shinawatra returning home from Police Hospital early yesterday morning, Feb. 18, 2024. Photo: AP/ Sakchai Lalit, published by Matichon

 

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OAG Not Deciding On Lese Majeste Case Against Thaksin Till April 10
By Thai Newsroom Reporters

 

 

THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL will remain undecided as to whether to proceed with a lese majeste lawsuit against de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole Thaksin Shinawatra until April 10.

 

OAG spokesperson Prayut Petcharakhun confirmed today (Feb.19) the agency is not going to decide whether to put forward the lese majeste case against Thaksin who has been granted parole until April 10.

 

In the meantime, police officers in charge of the criminal case involving the draconian law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Code, will investigate further in pursuit of additional evidence pertaining to the verbal statements which the de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole had earlier made and been viewed as allegedly tantamount to lese majeste content, Prayut said.

 

Nevertheless, the OAG may either proceed with the lese majeste case against the deposed prime minister or simply drop it or probably postpone the decision beyond April 10, given a 15-year litigation period, according to the OAG spokesperson.

 

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Thaksin’s lèse majesté case pending further investigation

 

 

Prosecution of the lèse majesté case against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been postponed, after the attorney-general ordered further investigation into the case today, in response to Thaksin’s appeal for justice.

 

Thaksin, who was released on conditional parole yesterday, reported to the Office of the Attorney-General this morning (OAG), to be informed of Attorney-General Amnat Chetcharoenrak’s decision, after he had been notified of the lèse majesté charges against him by public prosecutors in January.

 

Thaksin arrived at the OAG in a wheel chair in the company of his youngest daughter, Paetongtarn, who is also Pheu Thai party leader, and police from the Technology Crime Suppression Division, which has taken over from the Corrections Department in the handling of the case.

 

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[Poseidon]

Massive amount of irony here. After betraying the electorate, there voters and ruining democracy for another 5 years. If he goes in jail for this (I think he won't) after outsing the party that would have made changes it would be a very poetic ending for him 

[OneMoreFarang]

He plays games and uses his wealth and power.

And his enemies play games and use their power.

Thaksin should have realized that he can't buy everybody and there are lots of people who don't want to let him get away with his attitude.

 

I think many of us are aware that in Thailand you might get away with lots of illegal or annoying activities. Until someone powerful decides to show you that you don't get away with everything.

[Thonburi-tales]

Thaksin has just as many poweful enemies as friends but he plans ahead. He knew this was coming.

He's in the billionaire Bangkok elite club.

Case dismissed due to lack of evidence or just a misunderstanding.

Isan peasants and dark southerners go to prison.

Bangkok elite go shopping at Siam Paragon and have a 30k lunch at Ho Kitchen.

TIT

 

[hotchilli]

The whole sorry saga is getting very boring now, and unfortunately these power games are ultimately harming Thailand.

International companies and investors will look elsewhere to set-up.

Without the political charade that Thailand has.

[AhFarangJa]

I always remember this line from Gullivers Travels..................

Laws are best explained, interpreted, and applied by those whose interest and abilities lie in perverting, confounding, and eluding them.

[ikke1959]

Whatever... fact is he is free on bail while others are in prison and denied bail everytime they ask... Same laws and justice for everyone??? No certainly not, but you have to be wealthy and than you can press buttons to open doors

[bamnutsak]

I think those in real power want to keep a sword poised to make sure he lives up to his end of the bargain. 

 

Although, charges can be conjured from thin air.

 

Yingluck's return is definitely on hold for now.

 

 

[TheFishman1]

Nothing will happen to the Teflon, Don TIT

[Skeptic7]

🤡 🚗

🐕 & 🐎

 

[mfd101]

Psychological prison, permanently. He might as well have stayed in Dubai.

[jippytum]

I guess the original date was inconvient to Thaksin. Needs more time to get his lying ducks in a row. 

[Sydebolle]

Reminds me of a dog training programme. The dog sits put and quiet, as the owner holds a rolled-up newspaper in his hand and the dog knows exactly, that barking will result in a smack with the newspaper ......  

[khunjeff]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

police officers in charge of the criminal case involving the draconian law, also known as Section 112 of the Criminal Code, will investigate further in pursuit of additional evidence pertaining to the verbal statements which the de facto Pheu Thai boss-cum-convict on parole had earlier made

 

He made the statements in 2015, more than eight years ago - what "additional evidence" can possibly be uncovered at this point by "further investigation"?

[Thumbs]

Just stop waisting taxpayers prosecuting cases which will go nowhere, nothing sticks to teflon

[ross163103]

The land of endless postponements.........especially if you've got the cash!

[fondue zoo]

Nothing here is ever as it appears it seems.

[shunter]

Let Thaksin sound any one of his cars horns. That will certainly speed up any legal action(s) and possibly a swift return to goal.

[Spock]

Thai politics and the legal system are disheartening to everyone but the Thai people who allow one travesty of justice after another to pass unquestioned. If they don't care why should I, unless of course Thaksin's return to power accelerates the de-legalisation of weed and is backed up by another shoot to kill squad being assembled. 

[edwinchester]

2 hours ago, khunjeff said:

 

He made the statements in 2015, more than eight years ago - what "additional evidence" can possibly be uncovered at this point by "further investigation"?

Pretty sure the extra evidence will have several more zeros at the end.

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Thaksin denies lese majeste law violation, secures 500,000 baht bail
by Petch Petpailin 

 

Photo via Instagram/ @ingshin21

 

After being released on parole for only a day, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra turned himself into authorities again, yesterday, February 19, in connection with a lese majeste case. He successfully secured bail of 500,000 baht.

 

The 74 year old former PM was released on parole after a six-month detention at Police General Hospital. On February 18, he returned to his home, Ban Chan Song La, for the first time in 17 years.

 

The second place that Thaksin visited was the Office of the Attorney General. He went to the place yesterday, to report himself to the Attorney General Director Preecha Sudsanguan. Thaksin is accused of violating Section 112 of the Criminal Law, or lese majeste law, 11 times from 2006 onwards.

Among the 11 cases, seven were dropped due to lack of evidence, while the remaining four accusations, made in 2006, 2011, and 2016, are still under investigation.

Thaksin denies all allegations and expresses a desire to prove his innocence. The Attorney General saw that the cases required more investigation and evidence gathering so granted temporary release to Thaksin with the collateral of 500,000 baht. Thaksin is required to participate in the next hearing scheduled for April 10.

 

After Thaksin’s return home, Preecha informed the media that authorities agreed to grant bail due to Thaksin’s critical illness. Thaksin had to use a wheelchair, wore neck collars, spoke with a hoarse voice, and appeared exhausted from his illnesses.

 

Since Thaksin’s release on parole, his reported critical illnesses have become a topic on social media. Many netizens noted that he appeared healthier compared to other released prisoners. The former PM and his family have been urged to clarify the health details to the public to prove that his release was not based on any privileges.

 

Besides the Attorney General’s Office director, some politicians confirmed Thaksin’s critical illness. The Minister of Defence, Sutin Klungsang, insisted that Thaksin was suffering from broken bones, while the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Phumitham Wechayachai, stated that Thaksin’s shoulder tendon was torn.

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-02-20

 

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[digger70]

They, (the ones in Power ) are trying to keep Thaksin on a Leash.

He's been getting away with a lot But maybe he can't Buy Everting, Let's hope for the best and see him in jail or back in his holiday Hospital If he gets Convicted.

[Butts]

THAI BOSS-cum-convict-

verb

verb: cum-convict; 3rd person present: serial masturbator; past tense: real <deleted>; past participle: such a tosser; gerund or present participle: cum-convicting

/kənˈvikt/

1. declare (someone) to be guilty of a criminal offense by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law.

   "the inmate is a total cum-convicted ejaculating up to 20x time a day"

noun

noun: cum-convict; plural noun: cum-convicts

/ˈkänˌvik(t)/

1. a person found guilty of a masturbatory criminal offense and serving a sentence of imprisonment.

   "two escaped cum-convicts played with each other repeatedly"

[ikke1959]

He gets bail, but the other protestors is bail denied even blowing a horn is a reason for no bail, but probably they are not so wealthy and that is important in Thai justice system.

What is next?? not wearing yellow on Monday?? 

[brianthainess]

Who gives a S * * T. 

[bristolgeoff]

This whole thaksin deal is a joke.Return no prison time but hospital and no tag in the deal.The new charge is similar but he got bail very easy,my guess it will go nowhere as everyone knows.The only thing that is real was the brown envelopes.Next the sisters deal,I just wonder what normal thais think about the whole thing.The ones that support him or the party are very happy about what is happening

[scorecard]

7 hours ago, hotchilli said:

The whole sorry saga is getting very boring now, and unfortunately these power games are ultimately harming Thailand.

International companies and investors will look elsewhere to set-up.

Without the political charade that Thailand has.

Sure, and it's not only these games.

International companies are also already well aware that the Thai laws to prevent monopolies have been ignored several time allowing the very big fat cats to expand when they were in fact breaking these serious laws designed to protect the little man. 

[Artisi]

At the end of the day, it will probably come down to what the guy at the top ordains.

These things don't happen without due consideration, hence the delay in proceedings.