Thai PM faces pressure over Thaksin’s hospital stay controversy

Thai PM faces pressure over Thaksin’s hospital stay controversy

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra faces growing pressure over allegations that her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, faked a critical illness to avoid jail time, staying in a private hospital ward. A petition submitted on September 18 demands full disclosure, including CCTV footage, which could incriminate Thaksin or expose Paetongtarn to charges of neglecting her duties. Thaksin was sentenced to eight years, later reduced to one via royal pardon, but has yet to serve time. The National Anti-Corruption Commission is seeking evidence, while Paetongtarn's political future hangs in the balance.