PM Paetongtarn Addresses Controversy Over Her Father's Hospital Stay

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: MGR online

 

The Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, has stepped forward today, promising her cooperation with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) concerning the investigations into her father, Thaksin Shinawatra's, previous stay at the Police Hospital.

 

The stay has drawn scrutiny due to allegations that Thaksin may have exaggerated his health conditions to avoid a jail sentence and instead receive privileged treatment in a private ward.

 

In a statement at Government House, Paetongtarn confirmed she would assist the NACC in their enquiry, as permitted by law, though she did not specify the exact nature of her cooperation.

 

The NACC had previously sought information from the Police Hospital’s executives but was reportedly denied details about Thaksin's six-month medical treatment before his release on parole earlier this year.

 

Despite these assurances, the Prime Minister has yet to discuss the matter with the police chief, as the Police Hospital falls under the Office of the National Police's jurisdiction.

 

Thaksin's health condition became controversial as he managed to avoid prison time in favour of hospitalisation, leading to accusations of him feigning illnesses.

 

In parallel, there is anticipation regarding whether Thailand's Constitutional Court will entertain a lawsuit accusing Thaksin of illegally influencing his daughter's leadership of the ruling Pheu Thai party and the coalition partners through clandestine meetings at his residence.

 

These claims of manipulation include his alleged role in despatching the Palang Pracharath from the coalition government and his influence on policy decisions.

 

Thaksin is also credited with reviving a joint Thai-Cambodian project to exploit natural resources near Koh Kood island.

 

This development is noteworthy since it followed a post-release meeting at Thaksin's residence with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2024-11-06

 

 

[Srikcir]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

the National Anti-Corruption Commission

Might better be labeled the 'National Anti-Corruption Corrupt Commission.'

Historically in my opinion as a cover agency for the "Good People" who get caught.

[soi3eddie]

They need to investigate Thaksin's stay at the police General hospital - VVIP residence. Really? Most can guess that there wasn't much wrong with him that couldn't have been treated in Dubai. So why did he return to Thailand at that time? Oh, and now his daughter is prime minister. Amazing coincidence.