Report Ombudsman Probes Thaksin's Hospital Stay Amid Preferential Treatment Claims

[snoop1130]

File photo for reference only

 

Chief Ombudsman Somsak Suwansujarit has set a 30-day deadline for the Department of Corrections (DOC) and related agencies to justify their decision allowing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's six-month hospital stay, bypassing standard prison time. This investigation follows a petition from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which urges scrutiny over alleged preferential treatment.

 

The NHRC's petition, submitted on 18 April, calls on the Ombudsman to request the Central Administrative Court to annul the DOC's decision, sparking concerns of potential inequities within the justice system.

 

In response, Somsak confirmed that the concerned agencies, including the DOC and Police General Hospital (PGH), have been asked to provide detailed written explanations within 30 days. This documentation will determine if further testimonies are required.

 

Somsak also highlighted the possibility of seeking additional clarification from the NHRC to thoroughly understand the petition's nuances, especially if it aims for a retrospective imprisonment order.

 

 

 

The DOC, along with Correctional Hospital and PGH, is under scrutiny to clarify Thaksin’s extended hospitalisation. This follows Thaksin's return from self-imposed exile in August 2023. Initially sentenced to eight years, Thaksin swiftly transitioned from Bangkok Remand Prison to PGH on arrival. After six months, he received a royal pardon, reducing his term to one year, which he completed under parole at home.

 

Given the case's prominent nature, Somsak acknowledged the public pressure but remains optimistic about full compliance from all agencies in providing the necessary information.

 

This inquiry aims to shed light on the perceived discrepancies in Thaksin's case, potentially influencing future policy and public trust in Thailand’s justice system.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-04-25

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

STUPID people! Thre is nothing to look at or anything to agree about. This was a deal made with corrupted people. and it will stay that way

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Chief Ombudsman Somsak Suwansujarit has set a 30-day deadline for the Department of Corrections (DOC) and related agencies to justify their decision allowing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's six-month hospital stay, bypassing standard prison time. This investigation follows a petition from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), which urges scrutiny over alleged preferential treatment.

I have an idea where this probe is going to end up.

[newbee2022]

What is the price that he'll find no flaws?

[PETERTHEEATER]

A 30 day deadline. AKA kicking the can down the road.🙄

[crazykopite]

This was a done deal even before he set foot back in Thailand the answers will be the same as asked on day one cannot believe how Khun Toni has become so powerful since his return let’s  be honest it is he who is running the government his daughter takes her orders from papa

[jaideedave]

14 minutes ago, crazykopite said:

This was a done deal even before he set foot back in Thailand the answers will be the same as asked on day one cannot believe how Khun Toni has become so powerful since his return let’s  be honest it is he who is running the government his daughter takes her orders from papa

ck,Precisely ,

It was a sealed deal well before his plane landed. Does anyone think for a minute that he would risk his freedom on his arrival. The police copter and crew were warming up in another area of the airport. 

These unusually wealthy civil servants will do as they're told and no more.Its all smoke and mirrors for the press so the public can be assured it was all done above board and absolutely no favoritism was involved.555 

It took how many years to get a conviction for the 2 Red Bull judges announced the other day? 

[digger70]

Ombudsman Probes Thaksin's Hospital Stay Amid Preferential Treatment Claims

 

Great idea Probe Thaksin for a while than he Will talk and tell no lies.😝

[Aussie999]

Most of us would agree Thaksin needs "probing," in more ways than one.