Thaksin Shinawatra to Receive Certificate of Innocence in August

[khunjeff]

6 hours ago, nobodysfriend said:

How can a convicted criminal receive a " certificate of innocence " ?

 

Either this term was badly mistranslated, or the justice system here is even more bizarre than I thought it was. "Serving" his (truncated) sentence in a luxury hospital suite and at home may erase his obligation to the penal system, but it certainly doesn't erase the fact that he was found guilty by a court.

 

6 hours ago, Zack61 said:

Not to different to the suite of pardons handed out by Trump when he reluctantly exited office in 2021. I’m not sure what all the fuss is about. What’s good for the goose is good for the gander. 

 

This case has nothing whatsoever to do with US politics, and I don't even know who the "goose" and the "gander" are supposed to be in this scenario. A pardon in the US, however, does not in any way render the recipient "innocent":

 

"There are substantial differences between legislative immunity and a pardon; the latter carries an imputation of guilt and acceptance of a confession of it"

 

(US Supreme Court in Burdick v. United States)

 

https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/236/79/

 

 

Edited July 16 by khunjeff

[fondue zoo]

4 hours ago, klauskunkel said:

it's official, he can become PM again (there must gave been a facetime with HMtK)

 

Is this true?  Does this clear his path to glorious leader again?

 

[john donson]

maybe a medal from mr unspeakable to mr untouchable ?

 

and a certificate of 2 hours in a thai prison

[AhFarangJa]

All that is left for Him to do now is assume the top job again. Then watch the ramping up of the anti foreigner rhetoric, and a new war on drugs.

[digger70]

Thaksin Shinawatra to Receive Certificate of Innocence in August. 

 

What  in Satans Name is happening?  

Certificate of Innocence My Foot  He's a Convicted Crim ,Ones a Crim Always a Crim

[Bday Prang]

               

8 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Who certifies such thing?

Can that person be prosecuted for such decision making?

Its self certification , just like a tax return, so he will have just written it  himself. but its obviously been endorsed by" a higher authority" who probably cannot be prosecuted

            The intention is to draw a line under the events of the past, and to signal to the masses that his return to politics and his increasing involvement and interference  is fully sanctioned  by  his fellow elite and therefore any resistance or opposition is futile 

             The message would appear to be clear  "I'm Back"   as if anybody was ever in any doubt   Sister will be next

 

[MikeUdon]

Certificate of Innocence is great. Is there any agency out there which can provide me with such a certificate? I need it for my wife when I come home early in the morning!

[Bday Prang]

Strangely no mention at all of who will be issuing this certificate and who's signature will be on it .  I think there is only one person who can issue "pardons"  but this is not really a pardon , or is it ?    Its just a reminder to everybody that the verdict the court  arrived at in his trial has now been "officially"  disregarded , and as befits a man of his wealth and influence, he is once again to be considered to be above the law as are any members of his family or anybody else he bestows the honour on 

[Caldera]

Maybe they can throw in a Certificate of Sainthood while they're busy typing up stuff. 😇

[Reddavy]

I wonder how much he paid? Thai corruption at it’s finest 🤷🏼

[hellohello123]

he's got a long way to go for certificates and medals to be as recognised as these guys

Edited July 16 by hellohello123

[geisha]

On 7/15/2024 at 7:33 AM, webfact said:

 

In a striking moment of finality, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be officially released, with an innocence certificate earmarked for August. This follows a series of legal and procedural crescendos that began with his contentious detainment over corruption charges and culminated in a royal pardon last year.

 

Thaksin, who was originally sentenced to eight years on multiple counts but had his sentence reduced to a single year, has been under parole since February following a health-related stint at the Police General Hospital in Bangkok. This concluded leg of his sentence comes nearly a decade after his initial conviction, spotlighting Thailand's volatile political landscape and the legal maneuverings surrounding high-profile figures.

 

During his parole, Thaksin adhered to stringent conditions, including restricted movement and mandatory regular reporting to the Department of Corrections. His compliance and subsequent fulfillment of terms have paved the way for the upcoming official certification of his innocence, symbolically and legally reinstating his freedom.

 

 

This development invites a mixed bag of reactions across Thailand's socio-political spectrum, reflecting Thaksin's divisive legacy. For his ardent followers, it’s a long-awaited vindication; for his detractors, a contentious chapter in Thai justice.

 

Moreover, whispers of Thaksin's future involvement in Thai politics persist, spurred by comments from officials and his own circumspect declarations. The Pheu Thai Party, historically aligned with Thaksin, sees potential in his experienced advisory capacity, though Thaksin himself remains non-committal.

 

As Thailand nears this significant judicial and political marker, the focus now shifts to Thaksin’s next moves post-certification, and how this saga's conclusion will ripple through the political fabric of the nation.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai PBS

 

-- 2024-07-15

 

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Love the title headline!  So cute !

[candide]

It's so funny that most posters who are complaining about this certificate of innocence, are not complaining about the equivalent certificate that made coup makers immune from any prosecution.

[DonniePeverley]

Embarassing to do this with a straight face. 

[Hunz Kittisak]

Yingluck will be back on 26 July.

Just in time for Khun Thaksin’s 75th birthday celebrations 

 

[Spock]

On 7/16/2024 at 9:33 AM, Kiwiken said:

Why is he any more innocent or guilty than those who preceded or followed . In a Country that has embroiled itself in Political machinations since the 1930's briefly attempted reforms in the 1970's only to follow the veneer of Democracy ever since.

The People wanted Future forward all they got was a new soup

You all have a love to hate Thaksin but really he is no worse than any of the others

Coup what Coup?

I hate him for the thousands of extra judicial killings that occurred during his leadership of the country, all a direct result of his extreme anti drug policies. There is no doubt he is behind the recriminalisation of weed. It's a backward step for the country allowing him a passage back into politics. His lese majeste remarks can be overlooked while a winning party can be removed for much the same 'offence'. 

[Burma Bill]

On 7/16/2024 at 5:44 AM, Ralf001 said:

Fantastic news, long time coming and well deserved.

 

Congrats P'Thaksin.

 

Yes indeed - justice at last. I lived in the North throughout both tenures of Thaksin as PM. Us "Northerners" knew you were stitched up by the corrupt elite establishment of Bangkok because money was being channeled to the North for vast new infrastructure projects. 

Soon to be free without a blemish, please could you arrange a "Certificate of Innocence" for the two Burmese lads locked up in prison for the Koh Tao murders.

[FarangJon]

Welcome to LOS - Land of Scam. Well done once again corrupt chinese gangster.

[Thailand]

"Certificate of Innocence"