NACC Awaits Hospital CCTV Footage in Thaksin Treatment Investigation

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FILE - Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, center, arrives at Don Muang airport in Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is still waiting for CCTV footage from the Police General Hospital, Bangkok,  as part of its investigation into potential preferential treatment given to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra during his hospital stay.

 

NACC Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol stated yesterday that the commission has gathered substantial information and will soon decide if there is enough evidence to proceed with questioning.

 

The NACC has contacted the Department of Corrections and Police General Hospital to obtain CCTV footage from the hospital’s 14th floor but has not received any. Niwatchai noted that they may need to verify whether the footage exists and is usable.

 

The NACC has also requested Thaksin’s medical records and related documents, although only some have been provided. Niwatchai emphasized that the law gives the NACC the authority to investigate and the right to verify why evidence is being withheld.

Previously, Seri Ruam Thai Party leader Sereepisuth Temeeyaves announced the party's decision to withdraw from the Pheu Thai-led coalition government. He claimed to have important information about Thaksin, including details of his hospital treatment, and expressed his willingness to testify before the NACC.

 

Niwatchai mentioned that officials need to determine whether it is necessary to summon Sereepisuth for questioning.

 

The NACC is also reviewing findings from the Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which suggested that Thaksin received better treatment than other inmates. Niwatchai stated that the NACC would handle these findings as supporting evidence, in accordance with the constitutional definition.

 

An NACC source revealed that the agency plans to summon officials from the Bangkok Remand Prison and the Police General Hospital to inquire further about the matter, including questioning correctional officers and medical personnel involved in Thaksin’s treatment.

 

Reports indicate that over 100 correctional officers and executives from the Department of Corrections were involved in Thaksin’s hospital care, and they will be required to testify before the NACC.

 

-- 2024-08-31

 

 

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[tomazbodner]

December 2049 - NACC still waiting...

[ikke1959]

there is no footage and they have to make one now and that takes time as Thaksin is too busy with his government

[OneMoreFarang]

Come on, it takes time to edit weeks of footage. 

[TheFishman1]

Nothing is going to happen. I’m waiting for his announcement that his sister is coming back and all charges are dropped and should have a parade when she returns. TIT.

[Hunz Kittisak]

1 hour ago, TheFishman1 said:

Nothing is going to happen. I’m waiting for his announcement that his sister is coming back and all charges are dropped and should have a parade when she returns. TIT.

Yingluck deserves a spot in the current administration too

Put all the best talent to work for the good of the country 

[scorecard]

2 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

there is no footage and they have to make one now and that takes time as Thaksin is too busy with his government

 

let me correct that ..... too busy directing / instructing his daughter and too busy ensuring he is front and centre at every photo op. 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

NACC Secretary-General Niwatchai Kasemmongkol stated yesterday that the commission has gathered substantial information and will soon decide if there is enough evidence to proceed with questioning.

Another investigation going nowhere... just like Thaksin... unfortunately.

[thesetat2013]

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

there is no footage and they have to make one now and that takes time as Thaksin is too busy with his government

No... there is footage but they need time to edit it and delete what may show incrimination. 

[nahkit]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

Reports indicate that over 100 correctional officers and executives from the Department of Corrections were involved in Thaksin’s hospital care

Seriously? Over 100 to take care of just one prisoner? Is that the normal ratio at this facility? Must be close to a million employees involved for the whole jail.

[seajae]

taking them a long time to use AI/edit it  to change what  was happening, cant have the truth getting out showing he was fine and getting treated like a king

[sherwood]

Put this one to bed.

Cctv was down for six months and a soi dog ate all the medical records.

Forget it.

[watchcat]

On 8/31/2024 at 2:27 PM, nahkit said:

Seriously? Over 100 to take care of just one prisoner? Is that the normal ratio at this facility? Must be close to a million employees involved for the whole jail.

 

Government's (other people's) money ?