Justice Minister Refutes Allegations of Misconduct Over Thaksin's Hospital Discharge

[snoop1130]

 

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has stood firm against a recent petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the ministry's alleged misconduct relating to Thaksin Shinawatra's release from the hospital and parole.

 

Police Colonel Tawee stressed the ministry's adherence to regulations on prisoner treatment outside jail and the eligibility for parole. However, he recognized the public's right to petition the NACC if they suspect any misconduct. This was in response to the latest appeal made by groups led by Thai Pakdee Party leader Warong Dechgitvigrom.

 

The petition was accompanied by a confidential document. Dr. Warong contends this document contains findings from an unofficial investigation by the Ombudsman into the ministry’s actions. Despite being initially rejected, the Ombudsman undertook an informal investigation, revealing inconsistencies in Thaksin’s transfer to the Police General Hospital last August, according to Dr. Warong.

 

Dr. Warong challenged the department's claim that Thaksin’s health condition justified his parole, citing regulations that require an irreversible health condition, a condition which Thaksin allegedly did not meet.

 

In defense, the department outlined Thaksin’s deteriorating health condition as assessed by medical professionals. This was reported by the Bangkok Post. The department insisted that all its actions, from Thaksin's transfer to the hospital to his early release, were legal and justified.

 

Caption: Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

 

-- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-24

 

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[dinsdale]

30 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong has stood firm against a recent petition asking the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to investigate the ministry's alleged misconduct relating to Thaksin Shinawatra's release from the hospital and parole.

How about the rest of it like not spending one second in a cell and pretty much going straight to the police hospital where no contact to verify his condition was allowed. The release, pardon and parole are just other factors in this whole corrupt episode. Having said this not one person in Thailand would be suprised by the outcome. This was all part of the deal to bring him back, corrupt a democratic election by denying the rightful winners office by the use of the junta's non-elected senate and then make a coalition with the military elite.

Edited April 24 by dinsdale

[candide]

Knowing the origin of Thaksin's return and the political stance of the Thai Pakdee party, it seems quite strange....

[connda]

I'd like to see some serious investigative reporting that shows all of the peasants. plebs, commoners average "elderly" incarcerated Thai citizens who are at this exact moment currently being treated exactly as billionaire, connected, frail near-death's door Tottering Tony in his "deteriorating health" was treated - ie, removed from Gen-Pop and placed in a penthouse conditions in a "prison" hospital.  And given the current pictures with Srettha during Songkran, Tottering Tony seems to be the picture of a healthy and vibrant recovery.  Buddha Be Praised.  🙏🙏🙏  Sadhu sadhu sadhu

Instead what will the peasants. plebs, commoners be fed?  🐂💩 Mushroom food.

[Pouatchee]

guilty as sin!

now, slap his wrists

[AhFarangJa]

Money talks.........🐂💩walks.

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Dr. Warong challenged the department's claim that Thaksin’s health condition justified his parole, citing regulations that require an irreversible health condition, a condition which Thaksin allegedly did not meet.

Just look at Thaksin now...  fit   as a butchers dog

[Skeptic7]

37 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Money talks.........🐂💩walks.

Except when the one with the money is the bull<deleted>ter...then they happily go hand in hand. 

[newbee2022]

And now???? I'm not surprised at all🥳🤣😂

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, dinsdale said:

How about the rest of it like not spending one second in a cell and pretty much going straight to the police hospital where no contact to verify his condition was allowed. The release, pardon and parole are just other factors in this whole corrupt episode. Having said this not one person in Thailand would be suprised by the outcome. This was all part of the deal to bring him back, corrupt a democratic election by denying the rightful winners office by the use of the junta's non-elected senate and then make a coalition with the military elite.

This is Thailand... it works differently

[hotchilli]

14 hours ago, connda said:

Instead what will the peasants. plebs, commoners be fed?  🐂💩 Mushroom food.

Apparently yes... a motion has been recently past

[Bangkok Barry]

Why is this farce still in the news. No-one, no-one at all, believes that Thaksin was so sick that he had to spend months in hospital. And he isn't the first. A politician lower down the ladder than ex-PM had exactly the same treatment several years ago. One day in jail and off to a hospital suite. Perfectly normal in Third World countries.

[klauskunkel]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The department insisted that all its actions were legal and justified.

Justice Department jousting justifications is an unjustifiable maladjustment of justice which needs to be adjusted by the Justice Department..., that's just it.

[soalbundy]

What else would he say, "it's all above board but don't check my bank account"?

[Thumbs]

All these past governments both military and civilian keep spouting that the Thai justice system is fair and everyone receives equal treatment, ok let the people making the complaint have free access to the prison system and compare the treatment that Thaksin received against a poor incarcerated convict…… then tell us it was fair 

[findlay13]

What did they expect him to say? LOL

[OneMoreFarang]

Just keep Yingluck a couple of years longer in jail if she returns to Thailand. After all, he told us that she is his clone. 

[AustinRacing]

Taksin has to stop sharing daughter’s hair dye. Surely he can afford to buy his own. 

[Aussie999]

I just do not read any do these articles  so sick of their BS, I go straight to comments  just for a laugh.

[spidermike007]

Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, you are guilty as the day is long, there is nothing you can say to us, there is nothing you can say to the Thai people that will convince more than a handful of people otherwise. We all realize this was a quid pro quo between the army and PT, to steal the election from Pita and the people, allow Thaksin to return, and provide him with guarantees that he would never serve time in prison.

 

This deal was filthy, you are a morally bankrupt and complicit man, and you are guilty as charged. You and your cronies have no honor, sir. 

Edited April 25 by spidermike007

[Mavideol]

minister denies/refutes  555 ..... did anybody expected a different answer, not me

[off road pat]

And if people are shocked by this !??, wait until Yingluk  comes back !!!

[Mr Meeseeks]

8 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Why is this farce still in the news. No-one, no-one at all, believes that Thaksin was so sick that he had to spend months in hospital.

 

There were plenty on here arguing that he was ill. 🤷‍♂️

[Bangkok Barry]

42 minutes ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

9 hours ago, Bangkok Barry said:

Why is this farce still in the news. No-one, no-one at all, believes that Thaksin was so sick that he had to spend months in hospital.

 

There were plenty on here arguing that he was ill. 🤷‍♂️

 

Maybe he was. For a short while. But not enough to justify months in hospital, only for him to walk out smiling smirking just as his 'term' was up. Very convenient for him, that.

[bristolgeoff]

I would expect nothing else,just say nothing and all those brown evenlopes never happened