PM Faces Pressure Over Thaksin's Alleged Hospital Fake-Out

[webfact]

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reads the policy statement at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Paetongtarn appeared Parliament for the first time to lay out how her government envisions to improve the country. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in a precarious position, with her political career hanging in the balance due to legal issues surrounding her father, Thaksin Shinawatra. The complication arises from allegations that Thaksin, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai party, faked a critical illness to avoid jail time by staying at  Police Hospital, Bangkok.

 

On September 18, a petition was submitted, urging Paetongtarn to reveal the truth regarding her father's hospital stay. The petition demands a full and transparent disclosure of the evidence, including CCTV footage, that purportedly documents Thaksin's activities in the hospital's private ward. Thaksin was granted an unusual six-month stay in a ward generally off-limits to other convicts.

If Paetongtarn complies, she risks incriminating her father, potentially leading to his arrest and imprisonment for perjury. Thaksin was already sentenced in absentia to eight years for power abuse and misconduct, but received a royal pardon reducing his sentence to one year. Yet, he had not spent any time behind bars, owing to his claimed critical illness.

 

Conversely, if Paetongtarn refuses to act, she could face charges of neglecting her official duties. This dereliction of duty might lead to her impeachment and removal from office, a partisan source indicated.

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seeks evidence allegedly being withheld by the Police Hospital and the Corrections Department. They believe this evidence will reveal the truth behind Thaksin's "critical illness" and verify whether he genuinely required detention outside a prison.

 

This episode is eerily reminiscent of the plight faced by Paetongtarn's aunt, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, over a decade ago. Yingluck was sentenced to five years in jail for failing to curb corruption in a rice subsidy scheme during her term.

 

With her father's fate hanging in the balance and her own political future at risk, Paetongtarn must navigate this legal and ethical minefield carefully. The outcome of this situation could have significant implications for her premiership and the future of the Shinawatra family's political legacy.

 

-- 2024-09-19

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

allegations?

555

 

[Will B Good]

22 minutes ago, webfact said:

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seeks evidence allegedly being withheld by the Police Hospital and the Corrections Department.

 

 

 

You have to wonder why they are putting in so much effort....and why now?

 

Could Thaksin have rubbed up some General the wrong way?

[Tropicalevo]

17 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

 

 

You have to wonder why they are putting in so much effort....and why now?

 

Could Thaksin have rubbed up some General the wrong way?

He rubs up all of the Generals the wrong way.

That is why we have had two military coups to oust members of the Thaksin clan.

Srettha was left alone when it happened, but drag the daughter into the fight now.

Coup number three coming soon?

Maybe not. Why go for a coup when Prayut's Constitutional Court can do the job more cheaply.

 

[harryviking]

Lol! We all know that the "weak and fragile" Thaksin does not exist! It was all a scam. The new PM is just a mouthpiece for him! For Thailand's sake, send him back to Dubai! Letting Thaksin loose is like letting a fox into the chicken house! LOL!😂

Edited September 19 by harryviking

[animatic]

And let’s not forget the ‘second Shinawatra puppet woman PM’ is again greeted by biblical level flooding, nationwide.

Like the gods are sending a message: withdraw or be washed away!

[NemoH]

As I always say Thaksin is all about money - 300bht tourist tax, DTV, 10,000 bht digital wallet, worldwide income tax, casino pending, more cannabis, more tourists …..but then again all politicians are in for the money 🤣🤣

So if the wealth is not properly split .. then there will be many unhappy powerful people out there. 🤣🤣

[Liverpool Lou]

24 minutes ago, Tropicalevo said:

Coup number three coming soon?

Coup number three?  Did you stop counting after coup No.2?

Edited September 19 by Liverpool Lou

[Dan O]

Nothing will come of this. They will go through the motions of an investigation but thats about it.

If it was a real investigation then the evidence would be presented or demanded with a penalty for noncompliance. No penalty will come for noncompliance and the news agencies will not dig too far into it.

 

Most thais couldn't care less as their lives won't change.

 

If his illness were real then he could easy produce enough info to support the situation that occurred. Not supplying any proof just supports the fiction.

[Liverpool Lou]

14 minutes ago, NemoH said:

As I always say Thaksin is all about money - 300bht tourist tax, DTV, 10,000 bht digital wallet, worldwide income tax, casino pending, more cannabis,

That was all introduced by Thaksin...are you sure?  Was any of it?

Edited September 19 by Liverpool Lou

[2baht]

9 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Coup number three?  Did you stop counting after coup No.2?

He's only counting Shinawatra's! 

[damian]

Nothing will happen so long as he remains on the protect (tolerated/useful) species list. 

 

As for his feigned sickness, Ferris Bueller could have helped! 

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

If Paetongtarn complies, she risks incriminating her father, potentially leading to his arrest and imprisonment for perjury. Thaksin was already sentenced in absentia to eight years for power abuse and misconduct, but received a royal pardon reducing his sentence to one year. Yet, he had not spent any time behind bars, owing to his claimed critical illness.

 

Conversely, if Paetongtarn refuses to act, she could face charges of neglecting her official duties. This dereliction of duty might lead to her impeachment and removal from office, a partisan source indicated.

Daddy what do I do now?

[khunpeer]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra reads the policy statement at parliament in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Paetongtarn appeared Parliament for the first time to lay out how her government envisions to improve the country. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is in a precarious position, with her political career hanging in the balance due to legal issues surrounding her father, Thaksin Shinawatra. The complication arises from allegations that Thaksin, the influential figure behind the Pheu Thai party, faked a critical illness to avoid jail time by staying at  Police Hospital, Bangkok.

 

On September 18, a petition was submitted, urging Paetongtarn to reveal the truth regarding her father's hospital stay. The petition demands a full and transparent disclosure of the evidence, including CCTV footage, that purportedly documents Thaksin's activities in the hospital's private ward. Thaksin was granted an unusual six-month stay in a ward generally off-limits to other convicts.

 

If Paetongtarn complies, she risks incriminating her father, potentially leading to his arrest and imprisonment for perjury. Thaksin was already sentenced in absentia to eight years for power abuse and misconduct, but received a royal pardon reducing his sentence to one year. Yet, he had not spent any time behind bars, owing to his claimed critical illness.

 

Conversely, if Paetongtarn refuses to act, she could face charges of neglecting her official duties. This dereliction of duty might lead to her impeachment and removal from office, a partisan source indicated.

 

The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) seeks evidence allegedly being withheld by the Police Hospital and the Corrections Department. They believe this evidence will reveal the truth behind Thaksin's "critical illness" and verify whether he genuinely required detention outside a prison.

 

This episode is eerily reminiscent of the plight faced by Paetongtarn's aunt, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, over a decade ago. Yingluck was sentenced to five years in jail for failing to curb corruption in a rice subsidy scheme during her term.

 

With her father's fate hanging in the balance and her own political future at risk, Paetongtarn must navigate this legal and ethical minefield carefully. The outcome of this situation could have significant implications for her premiership and the future of the Shinawatra family's political legacy.

 

-- 2024-09-19

 

 

GUILTY AS CHARGED!

[Slocum]

This whole episode is no better than US episode..it's like a unnecessary Incurable Cancer....The best  way out is to gather all politcians. Put them in a Gas Chamber....Than start a new chapter...there are someone who sign and approval it...go get the correct people who approved the whole chapter...if she did not sign anything...as she has no prior medical practice expertise..to put up the request...How can she be responsible ?  There are authority The Top Police medical spokeman has already given clearance and approval....all this while..... It's all nothing, but deep " Sour Grapes " keep on splitting hairs ...because someone took away my Lunch...

[Aussie999]

21 minutes ago, 2baht said:

He's only counting Shinawatra's! 

Don't spoil Lou's fun... He likes to be too dog.

[Will B Good]

Just wondering about this photo?

 

What do you think?

[Frankie baby]

Another round of political crap on the way. Reminds me of "Game of Thrones" except the latter kept us guessing. 

[Bday Prang]

11 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Just wondering about this photo?

 

What do you think?

I think her finger has poked through the toilet paper  ....again

[Spock]

6 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

I think her finger has poked through the toilet paper  ....again

I think she would use a bum gun.

[Dave1954]

Thai politics can of worms

[Artisi]

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Coup number three?  Did you stop counting after coup No.2?

Pedantic once more, seems it was clear to most the inference was the 3rd coup regarding the Shinawatra clan. 

[Sydebolle]

Hot potatoes usually get passed on; maybe the interior minister Anutin can help or the minister of health or the top cop in the land? 

I would pass it on and publicly state, that due to a family related possible conflict of interest I passed it on. I have full confidence in Thailand's statement of no corruption, no nepotism and everything according to the law and above radar 😉 

[jippytum]

if they couldn't get enough

evidence during his months at the police hospital little chance of doing so now. 

They should check if the doctors and the guards buy new Ferraris

[sambum]

Don't worry sweety - Daddy knows best and will sort it out!

[shackleton]

This is getting better than The Game of Thrones 

Interesting times ahead 🤔 

[Gknrd]

Agree with all the others. Fox in the hen house. 

Question is what is the next scam. 

And how many billions of dollars it will cost Thailand to top off the Taksin coffer.

[PETERTHEEATER]

Do those complaining not understand that without the critical treatment at the Police Hospital his golf swing could have been damaged forever?

[connda]

Tony is Teflon.  They'll bury all evidence of conspiracy to game the legal system so deep that the Devil himself will be guarding it.

[connda]

1 minute ago, Gknrd said:

Agree with all the others. Fox in the hen house. 

Fox in the hen-house, and the real predator is behind the scenes pulling the cute, little foxie's strings.