Popular Post webfact Posted June 7 Popular Post Share Posted June 7 Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has announced his recovery from Covid-19 as he braces himself for a trial on charges of insulting the monarchy. Speaking to AFP on Wednesday, the 74-year-old confirmed his health status during a visit to a salon in central Bangkok, dispelling rumours that he had left the country. Thaksin, who was ousted in a 2006 coup, is set to appear in court on June 18 to face charges under Thailand’s stringent lese-majeste laws. The case stems from comments he allegedly made in 2015 to South Korean media. Prosecutors had initially delayed summoning him due to his recent illness. “I am recovered,” Thaksin told AFP, keeping his statements brief and refusing to discuss his upcoming trial. This low-key appearance in Bangkok underlined his presence in the country, putting to rest any speculation of his departure. Post-coup, Thaksin spent 15 years in self-imposed exile before returning to Thailand in August last year. His immediate arrest upon return was based on historic corruption and abuse-of-power charges. Notably, his homecoming coincided with his Pheu Thai party's formation of a coalition government with pro-military parties, fuelling rumours of a behind-the-scenes deal to reduce his prison sentence. Indeed, shortly after his return, his jail term was slashed from eight years to one by royal decree, and he was granted parole in February. Despite ongoing chatter about another possible exile, current Prime Minister and fellow Pheu Thai member Srettha Thavisin dismissed these claims. “I believe he is ready to fight,” Srettha told reporters on Tuesday, voicing his confidence in Thaksin's commitment to facing the judicial process. Though Thaksin claims to have retired from politics, his frequent public appearances suggest he remains an influential figure within Thailand's political landscape, reported Agence France-Presse. TOP: Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo -- 2024-06-08 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 3 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post redwood1 Posted June 7 Popular Post Share Posted June 7 Get well soon Thaksin 1 1 1 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted June 7 Popular Post Share Posted June 7 it seems nothing can take this man down. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Oooo I don't know! He looks pretty seedy still! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JimHuaHin Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 Taksin physically sick? Will be win a Thai acting award his year? 3 2 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dogmatix Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 Good. Fit enough to go to jail on his LM charge. He is an obvious flight risk and should not be given bail. 1 4 1 1 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivananahuahin Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Not my business, I read all this and I smile, it is a Thai Watergate or a Vaudeville. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 Thailand sinking in it's own mire.... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 7 hours ago, webfact said: the 74-year-old confirmed his health status during a visit to a salon renewing that black hair color Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Almer Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 I am confused, if he deflamed the Royal family why we're they so quick to issue a Royal pardon 3 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 He is not worrying about any jail time. Look at the guy had the highlife living great from the billions he stole for 15 years. He comes back. He’s in jail for less than an hour. I really even locked up and he’s in a hospital in a suite, his sentencing gets reduced from eight years so I don’t know a few months. He’s back in action TT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazykopite Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 What a pity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 1 hour ago, Almer said: I am confused, if he deflamed the Royal family why we're they so quick to issue a Royal pardon "defamed"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesetat2013 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 9 hours ago, webfact said: I believe he is ready to fight,” Srettha told reporters on Tuesday, voicing his confidence in Thaksin's commitment to facing the judicial process. They meant to say his confidence to face this case knowing full well he will not go to jail for it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack61 Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 There isn’t a lot that can be said in his defence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted June 8 Popular Post Share Posted June 8 Next month he recovers from dengue... 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Recovers from Covid Former? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neeray Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 3 hours ago, sambum said: "defamed"? "were" ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john donson Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 hope he is convicted and flees again for stealing the elections from the party that actually won and wanted to change this ridiculous outdated law 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwikeith Posted June 8 Share Posted June 8 16 hours ago, JimHuaHin said: Taksin physically sick? Will be win a Thai acting award his year? Yes, it's a for gone conclusion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinRacing Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 The same institution that gave him a lifeline is now targeting him. He must’ve stepped outside the agreement boundaries negotiated for his pardon. Narcissists have difficulty restraining themselves. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironmike Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I'm taking bets that on the 17th of this month, the day before his trail starts that he gets sick again,, or he needs to leave or he's too sick to stand trail or whatever he wants to say to not be heald accountable for anything he has done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketboy2 Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 I look forward to the reappearance of the neck brace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish star Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 What a Scammer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irish star Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 17 hours ago, rwill said: Next month he recovers from dengue... And the following month Hoof and Mouth Disease Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordgrinz Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 Oh, the poor thing 😿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muhendis Posted June 9 Share Posted June 9 (edited) Maybe this is the beginning of the end of Lese Majesty law. I certainly hope so. Edited June 9 by Muhendis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 I Imagine someone is happy that he recovered,It is news not really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKo Posted June 12 Share Posted June 12 Lies lies lies. He never had covid! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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