Former Thai PM Yingluck Faces Prison Return Amid New Detention Rules

[Mavideol]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

No luck for Yingluck: Former PM ineligible for prison programme
by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of Bangkok Post

Yingluck Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand, will not qualify for release under the forthcoming alternative prison detention programme if she returns to Thailand, as she does not meet the new eligibility criteria, stated Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong.

 

Yingluck was sentenced to five years imprisonment in August 2017. New regulations by the Department of Corrections (DoC) allow only those with sentences not exceeding four years to be considered for the alternative programme, as reiterated by Tawee and DoC director-general Sahakarn Phetnarin.

 

Now 57, Yingluck was sentenced in absentia in 2017 by the Supreme Court’s Criminal Case Division for Holders of Political Positions. She was found guilty of neglecting to prevent corruption in her government’s rice-pledging scheme, resulting in state losses of approximately 500 billion baht. Since then, she has been residing abroad.

 

The minister refrained from confirming whether Yingluck might become eligible if her sentence is reduced through a petition.

The minister highlighted Thailand’s need to align with international corrections standards, noting the country’s prisons are, on average, about 90 years old, with around 50 in poor condition. Due to budget constraints, only one new prison can be built annually, resulting in overcrowded facilities.

 

“Several other countries have adopted similar programmes.”

 

A Thai study revealed that prisoners allowed to serve part of their sentences outside prison have a lower reoffending rate compared to those who complete their sentences in prison, reported Bangkok Post.

 

Denying rumours that the programme was designed to aid Yingluck’s return, the minister stated, “The new option wasn’t tailormade for any specific person but for all who are eligible to receive it.”

 

While the programme has gained approval in public hearings, some issues remain unresolved before its implementation.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2025-01-08

 

 

that's more like the real look as the top photo must be more than 20 years old, we all age, some better than others but she's not what she used to be, as for jail, nahhhh, it's not going to happen, big brother and niece will not allow that

[Cat Boy]

3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Daddy paved the way with a lightning fast prison stay 🤔 

Daddy?

 

Yingluk is Thaksin's youngest sister (huge family of siblings);

 

Currently prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is his daughter 

 

 

[Cat Boy]

The charges were trumped up by the dictatorship and are without merit 

 

Any prison time is absurd 

[Mavideol]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Yingluck, 57, was sentenced to five years in prison in absentia by Thailand's Supreme Court back in August 2017. The conviction was tied to charges of negligence that allowed corruption in her government's rice-pledging scheme, resulting in state losses of approximately 500 billion baht (around 13.6 billion USD).

still surprised that nothing is happening to "uncle" Prayut, how many bad "negligent" brown envelope deals did he made with China, the submarines, the fighter jets, the fast train, etc. and no charges have been filed against him and/or his cronies

[Cat Boy]

14 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

still surprised that nothing is happening to "uncle" Prayut, how many bad "negligent" brown envelope deals did he made with China, the submarines, the fighter jets, the fast train, etc. and no charges have been filed against him and/or his cronies

As I recall his dictatorship essentially pardoned itself under laws they enacted by their stacked parliament under their tenure to not be held accountable for essentially anything 

[NanLaew]

8 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

still surprised that nothing is happening to "uncle" Prayut, how many bad "negligent" brown envelope deals did he made with China, the submarines, the fighter jets, the fast train, etc. and no charges have been filed against him and/or his cronies

 

It may have escaped your attention, but what job did Tu have before his stint as Thailand's 'elected' prime minister? Can you name any serving or former Thai military general who instigated a coup against the government that has ended up in jail?

 

Back on topic: if anyone here is hoping to see Yingluck behind bars, cast your gaze to Thailand's southern neighbor where a former prime minister, who was found guilty of pocketing significantly more money than the small change than Yingluck allegedly cost the Thai economy, has recently petitioned the courts to serve his already much reduced custodial sentence to house arrest.

 

These sorts of people have and will always be held to a different legal standard than us proles and peons, so get used to it.

[Hunz Kittisak]

31 minutes ago, Mavideol said:

still surprised that nothing is happening to "uncle" Prayut, how many bad "negligent" brown envelope deals did he made with China, the submarines, the fighter jets, the fast train, etc. and no charges have been filed against him and/or his cronies

Uncle Tu has retired and rode into the sunset

Nothing bad will happen to him he gets to enjoy his retirement. 
Wont say the same for watch boy if he keeps upsetting the status quo 

[HammerGuy]

4 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Daddy paved the way with a lightning fast prison stay 🤔 

Don't you mean her brother!? 🤡

[Jonathan Swift]

4 hours ago, JoePai said:

to those with jail terms of up to four years

 

No problem - "him" will be asked to change the sentence to 3yrs 11mths as an act of clemency

Yup. Jeez, am I actually starting to understand this stuff? I think I'm reading too much news

[Jonathan Swift]

If I were naivé I might think that someone wants to try to unify the populace. Rather, these are the shiftings and ups and downs of the balances of power. 

[wombat]

1 hour ago, Jack Hammer said:

i am new here, where did the 500 million Baht go?   Who got the cream?

Cream pie 101 ?

[johnc925]

Political lawfare seems to be the call of the day in the world... 

[flexomike]

2 hours ago, billd766 said:

Rubbish from you.

Ignorance from you

[billd766]

2 hours ago, Cat Boy said:

As I recall his dictatorship essentially pardoned itself under laws they enacted by their stacked parliament under their tenure to not be held accountable for essentially anything 

 

25 minutes ago, flexomike said:

Ignorance from you

Can you back it up?

[elektrified]

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

This is pure total and unadulterated nonsense, she can return anytime she wants and there's about a 0% chance she'll be locked up, we all know anyone with that kind of money is above any and all laws in Thailand. All she has to do is strike a deal with the broken and corrupt judiciary and the army, just like her daddy did. 

Her brother, not daddy.

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

This is pure total and unadulterated nonsense, she can return anytime she wants and there's about a 0% chance she'll be locked up, we all know anyone with that kind of money is above any and all laws in Thailand. All she has to do is strike a deal with the broken and corrupt judiciary and the army, just like her daddy did. 

Or she can continue to rough it out in Dubai or London

[TheFishman1]

It’s all BS when her brother decides it’s the right time for her to come back she’ll come back she’s gonna have no time at all in prison and when surprise me if somebody another <deleted> ends up being real powerful and politics again just like your brother her brother left the country fortune 15 years ago flies back in a new golf string jet probably around $65 million Does he serve any real jail time I don’t think so and then when he got out of a few months in isolation he’s back in politics come on TIT 

[Kiwiken]

6 hours ago, sammieuk1 said:

Daddy paved the way with a lightning fast prison stay 🤔 

She is Thaksin's sister

[Andycoops]

Banana republic Thailand.

 

The man responsible for the illegal coup which despatched a democratically elected government and plunged the country into further economic and social injustice is now a privy councillor. Why isn't he on trial.

[kingstonkid]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo: Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, currently living in exile, faces the prospect of jail time if she returns to Thailand. Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong clarified on Tuesday that Yingluck does not meet the criteria for a new alternative detention initiative, which seeks to reduce traditional prison use.

 

Yingluck, 57, was sentenced to five years in prison in absentia by Thailand's Supreme Court back in August 2017. The conviction was tied to charges of negligence that allowed corruption in her government's rice-pledging scheme, resulting in state losses of approximately 500 billion baht (around 13.6 billion USD).

 

Under the soon-to-be-launched alternative detention programme by the Department of Corrections, eligibility extends solely to those with jail terms of up to four years, thus excluding Yingluck from potential consideration. This was reaffirmed by both Justice Minister Tawee and Sahakarn Phetnarin, the DoC's director-general.

 

Tawee Sodsong emphasised that the new detention option aims to align Thailand with international corrections standards. He pointed out that the majority of Thai prisons are nearly a century old, with roughly 50 in particularly dire condition. Budget constraints mean that only one new prison can be constructed each year, contributing to chronic overcrowding.

 

An intriguing aspect of this emerging programme is its focus on decreasing reoffending rates. Research has indicated that inmates granted alternative detention arrangements are statistically less likely to commit further crimes compared to those who serve conventional terms.

 

Despite whispers suggesting the new programme could pave a path for Yingluck's return, the minister ardently denied these claims, stressing that the scheme is impartial. "The new option wasn't tailor-made for any specific person but for all who are eligible to receive it," he announced, dismissing rumours of preferential treatment.

 

Although the concept of alternative detention has gained traction in public discussions and appears broadly welcomed, some procedural elements remain unresolved. These will need to be addressed before the initiative can be fully rolled out, according to Tawee.

 

Yingluck's case continues to garner attention, as it intertwines legal proceedings with political dynamics in Thailand's ever-evolving political landscape. The potential return of the former prime minister poses additional questions about the nation's justice system and its broader implications on political reconciliation, reported Bangkok Post.

 

-- 2025-01-08

 

 

 

Did you not hear Lingyuck has a rare communicable disease that will require her to be in isolation in the hospital for 8 months, long enough for her to get a reduced sentence and then house arrest for the last 6 months of her sentence?  

 

The real challenge is the nice staying out of jail and in power long enough. 

[sammieuk1]

5 hours ago, Krabi King said:

It's his sister...

Allegedly 🤔

[sammieuk1]

2 hours ago, HammerGuy said:

Don't you mean her brother!? 🤡

Got my Ying and Luck mixed up🤔

[soalbundy]

3 hours ago, ignore it said:

Yeah,

She's booked appointments with his overseas doctors already to build an "I'm ill" backstory.

Menopausal back ache should do it.

[soalbundy]

22 minutes ago, Andycoops said:

Banana republic Thailand.

 

The man responsible for the illegal coup which despatched a democratically elected government and plunged the country into further economic and social injustice is now a privy councillor. Why isn't he on trial.

He's got a lot of army issued guns to say he's a good chap.

[smew]

Why are they kidding… it will be same as her brother… medical emergency.

 

during Soviet time: government was lying.. people knew they were lying..government knew that people knew that they were lying but they were still lying ….only useful idiots will believe…

[connda]

Former Thai PM Yingluck Faces Prison Return Amid New Detention Rules

 

That will never happen.  She'll get the "pampered, Thai, elite" treatment. 

😨 Two minutes before landing:  "Oh, ohhhh!  My heart! I need a doctor!!!"
👨‍⚕️"So sorry but Khun Yingluck is too sick to go to prison.  But we have her brother's penthouse hospital suite ready to accommodate her stay - for as long as it takes!" (wink wink) 

[harryviking]

🤣🤣You must be joking! A Thaksin in jail?? They more or less runs the whole damn system now! No Thaksin will ever go to jail. Mark my words!

[sambum]

There's more chance of a snowball freezing in hell than her serving out her sentence!

[OneManShow]

I don't believe anything in news regarding politics and those who are involved. 🤔

[billd766]

6 hours ago, Andycoops said:

Banana republic Thailand.

 

The man responsible for the illegal coup which despatched a democratically elected government and plunged the country into further economic and social injustice is now a privy councillor. Why isn't he on trial.

Perhaps he has low friends in high places.