Thaksin Delays Yingluck's Homecoming: Return to Thailand Uncertain

[webfact]

 

File photo courtesy: Matichon

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of the Pheu Thai party, has announced that the much-anticipated return of his sister, former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, to Thailand during the Songkran festival is currently uncertain.

 

Speaking with Naewna newspaper on 9th February, Thaksin emphasised that her comeback depends on the "appropriateness" of the timing and situation.

 

When queried about the specific barriers affecting her return, Thaksin indicated that there are numerous factors at play, without delving into exact details. Despite these hurdles, he mentioned that Yingluck had a strong desire to return, even expressing a wish to fly back as recently as yesterday.

Yingluck has been living abroad for over six years, evading a sentence handed down after her government was unseated by a military coup in 2014. Her conviction stems from charges of duty negligence related to a mishandled rice subsidy programme, resulting in a five-year prison sentence.

 

The political and personal implications of her potential return are complex, involving legal challenges and broader political ramifications within Thailand. Thaksin's statement reflects the cautious approach the family is adopting as they navigate these intricacies.

 

As of now, Yingluck's return remains under consideration, and no definitive plans have been set. The delicate balance of political atmosphere and legal considerations will likely influence any future decisions regarding her re-entry into Thai public life, reported Thai Newsroom.

 

-- 2025-02-10

 

 

[Artisi]

They need to get the neckbrace, sling plus a few other necessary support items including the private room in the police hospital ready before she can return, once organised it will be plain sailing. 

[smedly]

there's a hopital bed waiting just in case the thai people decide ..............you robbed them

 

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

he mentioned that Yingluck had a strong desire to return, even expressing a wish to fly back as recently as yesterday

What is holding her back?

Does she have to apply for a visa and that takes too long? No!

She fears jail, like all criminals. 

 

It's sad when articles like this are written in a way as if we all should be sad that the beloved Yingluck is not here.

How about writing an article that one criminal, who fled the country for many years, and then evaded jail with a dubious hospital stay, talks about another criminal who run away from jail?

 

Thailand should jail criminals, all of them. That would be a nice start. 

 

 

[AhFarangJa]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The delicate balance of political atmosphere and legal considerations will likely influence any future decisions regarding her re-entry into Thai public life, reported Thai Newsroom.

Should that not read, medical conditions, and, brown envelope distribution.

[Artisi]

At least she needs a bit of consideration as she was only a clone for the criminal who is now running the country via another family clone.  It really highlights his complete lack of morals  and concern for his family. 

[redwood1]

2 hours ago, Artisi said:

They need to get the neckbrace, sling plus a few other necessary support items including the private room in the police hospital ready before she can return, once organised it will be plain sailing. 

 

They are only waiting for a good sales day on Lazada before they order all this stuff for her....Lazada has a special coming up.......Order a wheel chair and get a oxygen tank for free..

[connda]

What? There's no hospital penthouse suite awaiting his dear sis who is on her deathbed and just wants to "come home to ride out her last days with the grandchildren?"

[Ironmike]

Taksin hasn't been able to grease all the people he needs to buy off to insure her safe return to prison hospital for 20 minutes then pardon and her sentence will be over just like her criminal brother lock them all up. 

[jippytum]

Thaksin dosn't want his sister stealing his limelight just now. 

Perhaps waiting for the VIP accomadation for fugatives to be vacant. 

[NemoH]

Absolute mockery of law abiding citizens …. 😳😂😂🤣🤣. Blatant reporting on the next evasion of justice case… 🤣🤣. 

[bradiston]

I have to say, her departure and eventual return concern me less than that of the Red Bull Brat. Maybe start a gofundme to hire a shamus?

[bristolgeoff]

Now they is a surprise first thaksim then the daughter is pm.The sister coming next just needs a illness to makeup and be in hospital.The leader  of the party has spoken and no one would be surprised

[bristolgeoff]

I forgot the red bull heir time is nearly over and he is free maybe thaksim can sort that if thailand gets a f1 race.The big boss sorted everything as usual even if his whole family are knee deep in sleeze

[daejung]

5 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

She fears jail, like all criminals. 

Tried by a court under a dictatorship.

[bradiston]

3 minutes ago, bristolgeoff said:

I forgot the red bull heir time is nearly over and he is free maybe thaksim can sort that if thailand gets a f1 race.The big boss sorted everything as usual even if his whole family are knee deep in sleeze

I think there's still 2 years to run on the causing death by reckless driving charge, but exactly when in 2027 it expires I'm not sure. No doubt, as with other law evaders, he'll reappear stepping out of his private jet the day after if not apprehended earlier.

[OneMoreFarang]

5 minutes ago, daejung said:

Tried by a court under a dictatorship.

 

Do you think she is innocent?

Or do you think she should not be held accountable because she followed the orders from her criminal brother?

She didn't follow the laws. Guilty as charged. 

[MrMo]

The UK should have the same policy of holding incompetent and / corrupt politician to account.   In fact the EU should adopt it too.

[digger70]

 

 Thaksin Delays Yingluck's Homecoming: Return to Thailand Uncertain 

 

Speaking with Naewna newspaper on 9th February, Thaksin emphasised that her comeback depends on the "appropriateness" of the timing and situation.

 

When queried about the specific barriers affecting her return, Thaksin indicated that there are numerous factors at play, without delving into exact details. Despite these hurdles, he mentioned that Yingluck had a strong desire to return, even expressing a wish to fly back as recently as yesterday.  

 

The old Crim hasn't got All the fine Details worked out As Yet.

 

[spidermike007]

Don't come right now wait a little bit, I think I have this about 95% under control but there just seem to be a few stubborn people who have a progressive nature, and they seem to want me to be punished, for what I don't know. So it's probably best if you wait a little bit until I have them all cowering and behaving like total sycophants. 

 

Remind you of anyone else across the vast sea? 

[LudwigK]

GOOD FOR HER:

 

As long as she doesn't come to TH she will stay healthy 8-))))))))

[Elkski]

Why would she want to return.   She has all the resources to live anywhere.  

[billd766]

1 hour ago, Ironmike said:

Taksin hasn't been able to grease all the people he needs to buy off to insure her safe return to prison hospital for 20 minutes then pardon and her sentence will be over just like her criminal brother lock them all up. 

Why not lock up all the generals who committed treason against the state by committing illegal military coups. If a coup is illegal, then any punishment resulting from the illegal coup must be illegal too?

[ignore it]

Didn't Joe Biden pardon her?

[Dave0206]

Absolutely some say the military don't know the time of day 🙄 maybe they don't all have friends to lend them lovely watches

[Mavideol]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

As of now, Yingluck's return remains under consideration, and no definitive plans have been set. The delicate balance of political atmosphere and legal considerations will likely influence any future decisions regarding her re-entry into Thai public life, reported Thai Newsroom.

that means they have it all worked out already....let's wait and see but it will happen before songkran

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

Speaking with Naewna newspaper on 9th February, Thaksin emphasised that her comeback depends on the "appropriateness" of the timing and situation

If payments habv been agreed and transferred to unknown accounts to certain individuals

[kimothai]

So, I thought Thaksin was banned from being involved in politics.  Now it's, okay?  What's next?  Will the Red Bull guy be allowed to come back and then be put in charge of the Highway Safety Department?  (Asking for a friend)

[Purdey]

Too many people believing that whatever a coup making anti constitutional junta says is true.

[PETERTHEEATER]

I assume she had a Diplomatic Thai Passport at the time of her departure and that would have been revoked and renewal not possible through a Thai Embassy. What her visa status is in the UK and on what PP I don't know. Maybe she is dual Thai/Uk citizen? I am deeply concerned she will be rejected at the airport check-in desk or Immigation due to lack of documentation if she tries to return on a commercial flight.😋