PM Downplays Rumours of Thaksin Fleeing Lese Majeste Case

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Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today dismissed speculation that Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai Party, would evade an upcoming lese majeste trial. Thaksin, who previously spent 17 years in self-exile, is due to appear in court on June 18.

 

Thaksin's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, assures that her father is fine and not worried about the charges. Thaksin is accused of making offensive comments about the monarchy during a 2009 interview, allegedly linked to his ouster in a 2006 military coup.

 

The Pheu Thai leader’s return to Thailand last August saw his original eight-year jail term for power abuse reduced to one year by royal pardon. Thaksin spent the first half of his sentence in Police Hospital rather than in prison and was granted parole earlier this year.

 

Critics are sceptical about whether Thaksin will face any actual jail time if denied bail. They recall his history of evading court verdicts, which previously led to sentences being read in his absence.

 

Prime Minister Srettha declined to comment further on Thaksin’s case, noting that he had already addressed the matter. The prime minister is himself under scrutiny, facing an impeachment lawsuit filed by 40 senators.

 

They claim his appointment of Pichit Chuenban, Thaksin’s former lawyer, to a ministerial position breached constitutional and ethical standards. Though Pichit resigned under pressure, Srettha's controversial decision could potentially lead to his removal from office if found guilty by the Constitutional Court.

 

In the meantime, the nation watches closely as Thaksin prepares to appear in court. Thaksin’s daughter hints that he may use the trial to “speak the truth” about the allegations against him, potentially adding another layer of intrigue to an already tense political climate.

 

Concerns are mounting over whether justice will be served impartially and whether the upcoming legal battles will shift the country’s political landscape.

 

Image Composite courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-06-05

 

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[ezzra]

He'll probably come down with some incurable disease or sickness that will make him unfit to stand trial

or will go back to where he has been for 17 years...

[Pesche]

Can you stop publishing about this person?!

I've got a nausea just to see is face! 🤢🤮

Stop talking about him! Enough! 🤬

[stoner]

the fact that he needs to even say that speaks volumes as to the state of thai society. 

[OneMoreFarang]

Imagine he came back, to be in jail hospital, only to flee again. That would be almost funny. 

[motdaeng]

if he flees  the country again ... that would be too good to be true ...  

[smedly]

i think he's looking a bit pale 555, 

 

corrupt ###

 

 

 

 

[Geoffggi]

1 hour ago, Pesche said:

Can you stop publishing about this person?!

I've got a nausea just to see is face! 🤢🤮

Stop talking about him! Enough! 🤬

Which one? ..............LOL

[stoner]

1 minute ago, smedly said:

i think he's looking a bit pale 555, 

 

corrupt ###

 

 

 

 

 

i hear they have long term treatment for that in dubai. 

[brianthainess]

Nothing will happen to him, he will stay a free man, he will be pardoned again, they are buddies. IMO

[Pouatchee]

8 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin’s daughter hints that he may use the trial to “speak the truth” about the allegations against him

 

So he will explain why lese majeste doesnt apply to him but it must apply to mfp.

 

DONT YOU KNOW WHO I AM?

[Irish star]

Well , that’s his Bitch 

[Irish star]

They do frequent jaunts to the Sox Outlets 

[Srikcir]

If Thaksin flees the country, maybe he can take his party with him.

[chickenslegs]

Thaksin accused Privy Council members (not the King) of conspiring with the army to oust PM Yingluck in a coup.

 

 

[hotchilli]

8 hours ago, ezzra said:

He'll probably come down with some incurable disease or sickness that will make him unfit to stand trial

or will go back to where he has been for 17 years...

I hope the latter.

[findlay13]

Why would he run?  He's already been found not guilty.

 

[jaideedave]

I see in his future, an arm sling,neck brace,eye patch and let's throw in a wheelchair for good measure, oh and a face mask...

Or some sealed lunch boxes for the judge in case they feel peckish.

[TheFishman1]

He’s not going anywhere it’s all just a show. The envelopes have already been passed. I’m waiting to hear how the pardon totally his sister and she’ll be coming back and his private 60+ million Dollar jet place is so corrupt. It’s almost amazing Thailand. TIT.

[motdaeng]

1 hour ago, chickenslegs said:

Thaksin accused Privy Council members (not the King) of conspiring with the army to oust PM Yingluck in a coup.

 

does the privy council have the authority to make such decisions without the king's approval? ... i don't think so ...

it seems to me, "walking away from the dead mr. khun tony covid"  indirectly blamed the king ...

[sammieuk1]

L+M is the Thai Version of S+M anyone can get whipped by it 🤔

[Guderian]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin today dismissed speculation that Thaksin Shinawatra, the influential figure criminal behind the Pheu Thai Party, would evade an upcoming lese majeste trial. Thaksin, who previously spent 17 years in self-exile, is due to appear in court on June 18.

 

Fixed it for you, lol.

[worgeordie]

I see a case of long,long, long Covid coming on to him ,I hope

he has not thrown the neck brace away ,he's going to need it...

 

regards worgeordie

[Almer]

Will it be Covid or a bad neck this tine

[jcmj]

If, and when, they let him off that hook then they should also dismiss the charges against MFP. Of course what is good for the golden goose isn’t always for the gander. 

[jippytum]

If there is the slightest chance of him being sentenced to a 'proper " jail term  he will as usual  flee justice and escape on his private jet .

[GroveHillWanderer]

Whatever you think of Thaksin, I reckon most people feel that Thailand's lèse majesté law is pretty outdated and would probably best be consigned to the dustbin of history.

[john donson]

mr teflon will pay tax on his world wide income ?   sure he has dubai and other country properties to retire or be 'sick' lol....    LM charge, just another 2 hours in prison, 5 in a hospital and back home