Thaksin Shinawatra Faces Legal Trouble for Political Interference

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Thailand's for mer Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, left, hugs his daughter and newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra before the royal endorsement ceremony appointing Paetongtarn as Thailand's new prime minister at Pheu Thai party headquarters in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Legal action appears imminent for former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra following allegations of his unlawful involvement in recent political activities while on parole.

 

Thaksin, who is often viewed as the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, allegedly hosted a secretive meeting at his home with coalition party leaders just hours after Pheu Thai’s Srettha Thavisin was ousted as Prime Minister by the Constitutional Court. This gathering purportedly resulted in the nomination of Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as a prime ministerial candidate.

 

Thaksin, who was recently released on royal pardon along with 50,000 other convicts, is prohibited from engaging in political activities while on parole. Former Democrat MP Tepthai Senapong remarked that Thaksin had no legal authority to direct political meetings, hinting that legal action could be underway soon.

 

The Election Commission might probe into the clandestine session at Thaksin's Chan Song Lah residence, which involved key coalition members such as Anutin Charnvirakul of Bhumjaithai and Thammanat Prompao of Palang Pracharath.

 

Should the allegations hold, Thaksin faces a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years. Additionally, political parties of the meeting attendees could face dissolution, and their executives may be banned from holding political positions for a decade.

 

Further controversy surrounds Thaksin’s appearance at a royal edict reception yesterday, where he wore a white jacket typically reserved for political officials. Critics argue he was not entitled to don such attire due to his convict status, which, though technically mitigated by a royal pardon, still legally invalidates his claim to political office, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

Adding to his legal woes, Thaksin attended a Criminal Court hearing today regarding a lese-majesty lawsuit linked to comments he made about the 2006 coup that ousted him, during an interview in South Korea in 2015. If convicted, he could face a prison sentence ranging from three to 15 years.

 

The saga continues to unfold, potentially reshaping the Thai political landscape.

 

-- 2024-08-19

 

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[Tropicalevo]

5 minutes ago, webfact said:

Further controversy surrounds Thaksin’s appearance at a royal edict reception yesterday, where he wore a white jacket typically reserved for political officials. Critics argue he was not entitled to don such attire due to his convict status, which, though technically mitigated by a royal pardon, still legally invalidates his claim to political office, reported Thai Newsroom.

Then how come I have seen postmen and tourist touts in Bangkok wearing such outfits?

Thais Love uniforms.

[MikeandDow]

Looks like the EC is not finished yet

"The Election Commission might probe into the clandestine session at Thaksin's Chan Song Lah residence, which involved key coalition members such as Anutin Charnvirakul of Bhumjaithai and Thammanat Prompao of Palang Pracharath."

this might wipe the smile off there faces

[mfd101]

Which, if it all did come to fruition via the EC and the CC, would rather put paid to the anti-Thaksin conspiracy theorists who think that every time a rat farts it's part of a Thaksin plot.

[anchadian]

Following on from the OP:

 

Update: The next court dates for the prosecution and defense to present their evidence and witnesses are scheduled for July 2025: - Prosecution: July 1, 2, and 3 - Defense: July 15, 16, 22, and 23 A ruling by the initial court is anticipated within 2025

https://x.com/ThaiEnquirer/status/1825446667157663765

 

[jaideedave]

11 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

Looks like the EC is not finished yet

"The Election Commission might probe into the clandestine session at Thaksin's Chan Song Lah residence, which involved key coalition members such as Anutin Charnvirakul of Bhumjaithai and Thammanat Prompao of Palang Pracharath."

this might wipe the smile off there faces

Out come more brown envelopes again...whew,thats a lot...Tony's come a long way since his arrival from UAE.

Gone are the arm sling, neck brace,wheelchair and now he's in all the papers decked out like a Brazillian Admiral...banana republic come to mind?

[CallumWK]

43 minutes ago, webfact said:

Thaksin, who is often viewed as the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, allegedly hosted a secretive meeting at his home with coalition party leaders just hours after Pheu Thai’s Srettha Thavisin was ousted as Prime Minister by the Constitutional Court.

 

Why the use of the word "allegedly"? It was announced in all newspapers already the day before the meeting was held

[Pouatchee]

AMEN! HALLELUJAH! THANK ALL THE GODS IN HEAVEN ABOVE!

in many of my posts i said out loud what many are thinking. why was takss_i_ allowed to be involved?... 

let him face the music now. he must have rubbed some the wrong way... god... please let potatongarn be next

 

lets see how potatongarn's pledge goes... me sees an iceberg on the horizon

 

 

 

[Hunz Kittisak]

Noise just noise 

nothing can derail Khun Thaksin’s masterplan to make Thailand great again 

[MikeandDow]

If this happens Thai politics will never be the same all that will be left is PP, democrat's and a few minor party's

i would say that is one way to get PP in as a government

 

[MikeandDow]

2 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Noise just noise 

nothing can derail Khun Thaksin’s masterplan to make Thailand great again 

from jail

[BayArea]

Well that didn't take long. Pati's first order of business will be clearing the good name of her beloved father. 😂

[ikke1959]

He feels he is standing above any law in Thailand and he behave he is more than a ordinary person, but is the number 1 in Thailand.. jail him

[OneMoreFarang]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Should the allegations hold, Thaksin faces a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years. Additionally, political parties of the meeting attendees could face dissolution, and their executives may be banned from holding political positions for a decade.

Sounds good.

And let's not forget other politicians and parties were punished like that with fewer reasons and evidence.

[bannork]

If this article is based on the thoughts  of Thepthai, a longtime opponent of Thaksin, then I believe it's just wishful thinking.

 Thaksin is full of hubris, but I doubt he would have gotten so obviously involved in politics on his return without getting the green light.

[nakhonandy]

He scares the elite and the military, they'd do anything to keep him down. 

[Patong2021]

7 minutes ago, nakhonandy said:

He scares the elite and the military, they'd do anything to keep him down. 

 

I believe that he is a concern for anyone who believes in responsible government, integrity and democracy.

[Rhys]

Like herpes Taksin remains...

[bendejo]

A severe punishment will be dealt out: 10,000b

 

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Legal action appears imminent for former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra following allegations of his unlawful involvement in recent political activities while on parole

The man is an Ex-politician, he is fanatical and just cannot let go..

he is a megalomaniac.

[hotchilli]

Teflon Thaksin will keep smiling, he has been meddling in political affairs since his return.

The latest meeting at his home with politicians is just the tip of any meetings.

What about his earlier meetings with Srettha and ministers while up in CM...

every minister who has had any contact with him should be sacked.

[1duckyboy]

He's Teflon, though guilty, nothing will stick. 

[1happykamper]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

The Election Commission might probe into the clandestine session a

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Thailand has an Election Commission. Now that's funny 

[nobodysfriend]

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Should the allegations hold, Thaksin faces a potential prison sentence of up to 10 years.

 

Nothing will happen to him as long as his daughter is PM .

Anyway he can do what he wants , he made a deal with the devil ...

 

11 hours ago, webfact said:

Additionally, political parties of the meeting attendees could face dissolution, and their executives may be banned from holding political positions for a decade.

 

Just bla bla , only people perceived as anti-monarchist or representing a danger to the elite will be banned .

Time to investigate the members of CC and EC ...

Thailand tries to uphold the image of being a democracy , but everybody should know the truth by now .

 

[Skeptic7]

Another stupid charade in this asinine country's bad actors Game Of Groans. 

[tubber]

I don't know why they don't just go back to being an absolute monarchy. It hasn't gone well since 1932. This whole sham democracy just makes the country look like a Banana Republic.

[david555]

11 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Noise just noise 

nothing can derail Khun Thaksin’s masterplan to make Thailand great again 

That is why the teflon baht is rising and dollar and euro declining...

[zyphodb]

8 hours ago, nakhonandy said:

He scares the elite and the military, they'd do anything to keep him down. 

 

 He scares them a lot less than the peoples party, and all they stand for. Which is why they've been doing deals...

[lordgrinz]

He is in the protected pocket of someone who no one is allowed to question, until that relationship sours, he is untouchable. Lets hope he makes a horrible mistake and pushes a little too far, others have, and things went sour fast.

[spidermike007]

This is a total ruse. It won't go anywhere. He is very obviously above any and all laws, after cutting that deal with the army, in exchange for surrendering his soul, his party and betraying his own people, in exchange for freedom.