Thaksin accused of undermining Thai monarchy, court decision imminent

[snoop1130]

 

Former Thailand Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not yet provided testimony in a legal case where both he and the ruling Pheu Thai Party face serious allegations. The accusations suggest attempts to undermine Thailand’s constitutional monarchy. This development comes as the deadline for public prosecutors to submit their findings to the Constitutional Court is fast approaching.

 

Thus far, only lawyer Teerayut Suwankesorn, who filed the petition against Thaksin and the Pheu Thai Party, and Chousak Sirinil, Prime Minister’s Office Minister and chief legal expert for Pheu Thai, have given testimony at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG), according to an insider familiar with the proceedings.

 

Among the numerous claims in the petition is an allegation that Thaksin, during the Pheu Thai-led government, manipulated the Ministry of Justice. It is claimed he secured an extended stay at the Police General Hospital, avoiding jail time despite his conviction for abuse of power last year.

 

Teerayut, known for his role in the disbandment of the former opposition Move Forward Party, mentioned that he delivered his statement to the OAG on October 30, spending three hours elaborating on the case details.

 

“The officials I spoke with showed keen interest in Thaksin’s prolonged hospital stay. I have prepared a list of witnesses to present to the court if they choose to accept the petition.”

 

At this stage, the Constitutional Court has not yet determined whether to proceed with a review of the petition.

 

The court has requested that the OAG submit a comprehensive report by November 11 outlining the actions taken in response to Teerayut’s petition, including any evidence gathered.

 

Teerayut anticipates that the court will convene on November 13 to decide on accepting his petition.

 

Initially, Teerayut complained to the OAG on September 24, urging an investigation into Thaksin and Pheu Thai, with the intent of forwarding the case to the court. After the OAG did not act within a 15-day window, he proceeded to file the complaint directly with the court.

 

The petition additionally accuses Thaksin of promoting government policies that allegedly favour sharing marine resources in Thai waters with Cambodia, contrary to national interests, reported Bangkok Post.

 

The maritime boundary between Thailand and Cambodia remains unresolved, and Pheu Thai is reportedly seeking to rekindle negotiations, Teerayut stated.

 

By Bright Choomanee

Picture courtesy of Thairath

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-11-08

 

 

[Poilu]

It is now rare not to see him  wearing a yellow shirt or tie.

[watchcat]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The accusations suggest attempts to undermine Thailand’s constitutional monarchy.

 

Throw the 112 at him and let him enjoiy the 10 years, then deport him to where he came from.

[Geoffggi]

I wonder if we are praying for the same thing ..................LOL😎

[jippytum]

Thry can oust Thaksin on a load of things since his return from Dubi.     Unfortunatly this  is not one of them. 

Domy't forget a royal pardon reduced his jail term from ten years to one year in a  royal show of support for him. 

 

[rwill]

Surely he had royal permission before returning to Thailand.

[Srikcir]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The accusations suggest attempts to undermine Thailand’s constitutional monarchy.

I would hope the Court defines what and how a constitutional monarchy operates under the rule of law. The questions might then become in part, is Thaksin considered part of the Thai electorate (typically under representation with a political party) that defines the rule of law.

For example, the Constitution of Thailand states that "the sovereign power of Thailand belongs to the Thai people."

[smutcakes]

Nothing is happening to him unless he reneges on his deal with the Palace. These cases are just being kept hanging around to remind him to keep his end of the deal.

[cowellandrew]

Yeah right and het Korn will grow at my Manchester Palace!😁🙊

[wwest5829]

Just an honest wish that the Kingdom of Thailand would pass legislation to stop the use of this law for political purposes. I think it does damage to the very thing they declare they want to protect.

[Hunz Kittisak]

4 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Throw the 112 at him and let him enjoiy the 10 years, then deport him to where he came from.

He’s Thai. How do you deport him? 
Nothing will happen to him in any case he can always get a pardon even if convicted 

[Spermwhale Whalen]

1 hour ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

He’s Thai. How do you deport him? 
Nothing will happen to him in any case he can always get a pardon even if convicted 

Could deport him to Montenegro, after all he's also an upstanding citizen of that country.

[kingstonkid]

Thaksin will not do time.  He has too many planes.   The reason he's not replying is so that they can't add perjury to the list.

 

I think the BJT see a way forward and may try it.

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Throw the 112 at him and let him enjoiy the 10 years, then deport him to where he came from.

I wish... but remember who pardoned him, it only takes one word from the same to excuse him.

[john donson]

7 hours ago, rwill said:

Surely he had royal permission before returning to Thailand.

 

exactly, maybe they frequent same places outside th

 

[jcmj]

As far as I’m concerned who should care what that lawyer Teerayut says. He screwed the Move Forward Party. He’s just a bitter loser who wants to keep his name in the headlines. I would hope that they would get someone more trustworthy. Although that is hard here and especially with the lawyers. 
We all know nothing will come of this case. Same old story. 

[ikke1959]

Thaksin and his lawyers don't need to reply as he is untouchable....at least he thinks and lets us be fair.. It was the worst thing to bring him back to the country.....

[SiamAndy]

Send him running back to Dubai permanently.

[chickenslegs]

9 hours ago, wwest5829 said:

Just an honest wish that the Kingdom of Thailand would pass legislation to stop the use of this law for political purposes. I think it does damage to the very thing they declare they want to protect.

That is exactly what the MFP were proposing - and look what happened to them.

[connda]

Let me guess - He'll be sentenced to 7 years in a Hospital Penthouse, with the sentence reduced to parole without having to wear and ankle monitor - and he'll get to keep his passport(s) in case he needs to make business trips to Dubai. 

About right?

[candide]

11 hours ago, smutcakes said:

Nothing is happening to him unless he reneges on his deal with the Palace. These cases are just being kept hanging around to remind him to keep his end of the deal.

Exactly!

[watchcat]

12 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

He’s Thai. How do you deport him?

 

He  can "deport" himself, he and his sister did it before.

Edited November 9 by watchcat

[fondue zoo]

4 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

He  can "deport" himself, he and his sister did it before.

 

 

 

 

 

[daveAustin]

Go To Jail. Go directly to Jail. Do not pass GO, do not collect $200B baht. 

[Mr Meeseeks]

On 11/9/2024 at 3:31 PM, Spermwhale Whalen said:

Could deport him to Montenegro, after all he's also an upstanding citizen of that country.

 

His Montenegrin name is Takki Shinegra. 

 

In English, he prefers to be called Tony Woodsome. 

Edited November 10 by Mr Meeseeks

[Mr Meeseeks]

23 hours ago, jcmj said:

As far as I’m concerned who should care what that lawyer Teerayut says. He screwed the Move Forward Party. He’s just a bitter loser who wants to keep his name in the headlines. I would hope that they would get someone more trustworthy. Although that is hard here and especially with the lawyers. 
We all know nothing will come of this case. Same old story. 

 

If he's a loser, how is he currently running things with his daughter as PM? 

[watchcat]

On 11/9/2024 at 9:39 AM, hotchilli said:

. but remember who pardoned him,

 

And why did he do this ?

Edited November 10 by watchcat