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Bangkok Police Hospital. File photo courtesy: Wikipedia

 

A House committee investigating allegations of privileged treatment afforded to Thailand's former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, during his detention at Police General Hospital in Bangkok, has been informed that it lacks the necessary authority to summon him or relevant agencies.

 

The Department of Corrections has curtailed the committee's aspirations, stating the investigation falls outside its jurisdiction.

 

The committee on state security, border affairs, national strategy and reform, led by opposition People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome, claims to have uncovered 'worrying' information in a previous session, pointing to the handling of sick prisoners and standards of care in police hospitals.

 

However, the Department of Corrections, reiterated by Somboon Muangklam, an adviser to the justice minister, indicates this overlaps with investigations already being conducted by other bodies, including the police affairs committee.


Despite these constraints, the committee has extended invitations to Thaksin, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong, and other key figures to attend its meetings. The aim is to demystify public perceptions and provide transparency over allegations that Thaksin received preferential hospital treatment.

 

Rangsiman Rome, speaking on Thursday, urged Thaksin to clarify the situation publicly, asserting that an explanation could dispel lingering doubts among the populace. Yet, it remains uncertain whether the justice minister or corrections chief will attend the hearings scheduled for Friday.

 

Thaksin, having returned to Thailand in August after a 15-year self-exile period, was promptly incarcerated by the Supreme Court's directive. His imprisonment term was initially set for eight years but subsequently reduced to one year via royal pardon.

 

Notably, despite a formal prison sentence, Thaksin began his detention in Police General Hospital and subsequently walked free after securing parole, igniting criticism over the conditions of his stay, reported Bangkok Post.

 

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-- 2024-11-22

 

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Of course it needs to be blocked... suppose it would be confirmed that he was never in the hospital treated for any disease....and all the information about it was fake... That would cause problems

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Teflon takhsin strikes again no wonder people have no faith in the police and judicial process here

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