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Deputy House Speaker Pichet Approves MP's Sick Leave Amid Tak Bai Case Concerns


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Deputy House Speaker Pichet Chuamuangphan has confirmed he approved a sick leave request for Pheu Thai Party MP Gen Pisal Wattanawongkiri, amid worries it might enable him to avoid facing trial regarding the Tak Bai massacre. The approved leave, spanning from 26th August to 30th October, allows Gen Pisal, currently receiving medical treatment overseas, a significant hiatus from Thailand.

 

Gen Pisal, formerly the Fourth Army Region's commander, is entangled in the Tak Bai case concerning the 2004 crackdown on protesters in Narathiwat province, which left 48 dead or injured. The case's statute of limitations is due to expire on 25th October, leaving many questioning if Gen Pisal will attend court in time.

 

Mr Pichet has stated that members of parliament commonly request leave for various reasons, including health and personal issues. He refrained from commenting on apprehensions that Gen Pisal's leave might impact the justice process, only noting that leave requests of up to 80 days have precedents in the House.


The Tak Bai case, accepted by Narathiwat Provincial Court on 23rd August, poses a significant challenge to the judiciary and political landscape, given Gen Pisal's pending indictment. Critics argue the timing of his leave request raises suspicions about potential evasion of legal responsibilities.

 

Political voices from various factions have urged swift action. Palang Pracharath Party spokesman Piya Tawichai has called for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to expedite the case. Former election commissioner Somchai Srisutthiyakorn criticised the approval process and noting a lack of medical documentation for the leave.

 

Highlighting concern over timing, Fair Party MP Kannavee Suebsang pointed out the proximity between the leave request and the court's acceptance of the case. These developments broaden the dialogue on accountability and transparency within Thailand's political and judicial systems, reported Bangkok Post.

 

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1 hour ago, webfact said:

Gen Pisal, formerly the Fourth Army Region's commander, is entangled in the Tak Bai case concerning the 2004 crackdown on protesters in Narathiwat province, which left 48 dead or injured. The case's statute of limitations is due to expire on 25th October, leaving many questioning if Gen Pisal will attend court in time.

 

Mr Pichet has stated that members of parliament commonly request leave for various reasons, including health and personal issues. He refrained from commenting on apprehensions that Gen Pisal's leave might impact the justice process, only noting that leave requests of up to 80 days have precedents in the House.

Time to put some pressure on Mr. Pichet. I think that would make him cancel the approved leave quickly! But, it ain´t going to happen. Just another fine and planned process that will run out in the sand. Just like Thaksin and RB Boy!

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2 hours ago, webfact said:

The approved leave, spanning from 26th August to 30th October, allows Gen Pisal, currently receiving medical treatment overseas, a significant hiatus from Thailand.

 

I read somewhere on this forum that the statute of limitations is up on 30th October this year.

What a coincidence.  :whistling:

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