Report 14th Floor Drama: Court Challenge Over Thaksin's Hospital Stay Gains Momentum

[webfact]

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Thailand's Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is stepping up a legal challenge regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital stay.

 

The NHRC has urged the Ombudsman to seek a court order to nullify the decision allowing Thaksin to be treated at Police General Hospital for 181 days, rather than in prison.

 

This action follows complaints received by the commission about potential human rights violations linked to the Bangkok Special Prison's failure to enforce laws strictly. The complaint cited concerns that the special treatment violated the constitution's requirement for strict law enforcement.

 

Sources indicate that the NHRC's decision hinges on alleged non-compliance with the law. Specifically, it was reported that the Bangkok Special Prison authorised Thaksin’s hospital stay without also obtaining the necessary court approval to suspend the prison sentence, as mandated by Thai criminal procedure law.

 

This has sparked accusations of malpractice, with critics arguing that the prison's actions undermined the legal process and democratic principles.

 

 

 

The NHRC suggests that complete compliance with the law requires the dual application of ministry regulations and criminal procedures. They argue that seeking court approval could potentially prevent the perception of preferential treatment.

 

If the legal procedures and court approvals cannot retroactively apply, the NHRC believes that the court might declare the decision allowing Thaksin's release from prison for hospitalisation void under constitutional law.

 

The NHRC has requested that this issue be escalated to the Administrative Court by the Ombudsman. The commission aims to rectify any infractions of legal processes and ensure that the same standards of legal compliance apply to all detainees without bias.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath

 

-- 2025-04-21

 

 

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The complaint cited concerns that the special treatment violated the constitution's requirement for strict law enforcement.

And here's the elephant in the room. Thailand clearly has a two tiered "justice" system and this is a clear example of it. Everyone knows or should know that this was all part of a prearranged deal with the military elites in a bid to protect their own interests and the continuance of the status quo.

[newbee2022]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

Thailand's Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is stepping up a legal challenge regarding former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital stay.

 

The NHRC has urged the Ombudsman to seek a court order to nullify the decision allowing Thaksin to be treated at Police General Hospital for 181 days, rather than in prison.

 

This action follows complaints received by the commission about potential human rights violations linked to the Bangkok Special Prison's failure to enforce laws strictly. The complaint cited concerns that the special treatment violated the constitution's requirement for strict law enforcement.

 

Sources indicate that the NHRC's decision hinges on alleged non-compliance with the law. Specifically, it was reported that the Bangkok Special Prison authorised Thaksin’s hospital stay without also obtaining the necessary court approval to suspend the prison sentence, as mandated by Thai criminal procedure law.

 

This has sparked accusations of malpractice, with critics arguing that the prison's actions undermined the legal process and democratic principles.

 

 

 

The NHRC suggests that complete compliance with the law requires the dual application of ministry regulations and criminal procedures. They argue that seeking court approval could potentially prevent the perception of preferential treatment.

 

If the legal procedures and court approvals cannot retroactively apply, the NHRC believes that the court might declare the decision allowing Thaksin's release from prison for hospitalisation void under constitutional law.

 

The NHRC has requested that this issue be escalated to the Administrative Court by the Ombudsman. The commission aims to rectify any infractions of legal processes and ensure that the same standards of legal compliance apply to all detainees without bias.

 

Adapted by ASEAN Now from Siam Rath

 

-- 2025-04-21

 

 

Yeah, hang him😂🤗🤣

[jippytum]

Thaksin's overbearing influence is losing traction. As it does so detractors are still trying to return the egotistical convict to 

face justice. 

[Sierra Tango]

So, what will declaring the decision void achieve? Will they send him to prison to serve the 181 days that he managed to avoid? Highly unlikely.

[Artisi]

It all meaningless nonsense - going nowhere. 

[hotchilli]

9 hours ago, webfact said:

Sources indicate that the NHRC's decision hinges on alleged non-compliance with the law. Specifically, it was reported that the Bangkok Special Prison authorised Thaksin’s hospital stay without also obtaining the necessary court approval to suspend the prison sentence, as mandated by Thai criminal procedure law.

Still kicking this can around.

[thesetat]

2 hours ago, jippytum said:

Thaksin's overbearing influence is losing traction. As it does so detractors are still trying to return the egotistical convict to 

face justice. 

More like someone did not get their fair share of envelopes being passed around. I do not think for a second that anything will come of this the same every other probe failed to produce the results everyone knows should have been found. 

[seajae]

he needs to be locked in a cell and left to rot but as usual money talks and he will never be held accountable, all the important people will  receive their allocated funds as per usual so he can walk around ignoring the law

[ChipButty]

I was told he had a lovely room with a view, 

[Purdey]

A trip back to the Middle East seems in order.

[Rhys]

Shyeee right, like anything will be done....