Politics Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against Thaksin Shinawatra

[snoop1130]

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In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court has once again dismissed a lawsuit against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is also the father of current Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and a prominent figure in the Pheu Thai Party. The lawsuit, brought forth by former lawmaker Charnchai Israsenarak, accused Thaksin and the Corrections Department of unlawfully circumventing legal procedures.

 

Thaksin, a billionaire and influential political figure, had previously been sentenced to eight years in prison for power abuse during his tenure as prime minister. However, this sentence was reduced to one year under a royal pardon. The controversy arose when the Corrections Department transferred Thaksin to a Police Hospital VIP ward, citing health concerns, without obtaining prior court approval—an action Israsenarak claims amounted to a contempt of court.

 

Despite these allegations, the Supreme Court judges ruled that the Corrections Department's post-conviction actions fall outside the court's jurisdiction. As a result, no further hearings will take place, effectively exonerating Thaksin and the Corrections Department officials from these charges.

 

 

 

This marks the third attempt by Charnchai Israsenarak to hold Thaksin accountable in court since 2023, each time met with dismissal. The case has stirred public debate, with suspicions that Thaksin orchestrated a health-related ruse to avoid imprisonment.

 

Thaksin's case highlights intricate dynamics in Thailand's legal and political landscape, as well as the ongoing public discourse about justice and accountability among high-profile figures.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-04-30

 

 

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[Pouatchee]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Thaksin's case highlights intricate dynamics in Thailand's legal and political landscape, as well as the ongoing public discourse about justice and accountability among high-profile figures.

 

it's called corruption

[Artisi]

A show of hands please from anyone who thought the outcome would be anything other. 

[ikke1959]

THe Thai justice system has done its work again... and have accepted the envelopes... Ordinary people would be convicted

[connda]

Too big to fail; Too rich to jail.  Same same, no difference.

[BayArea]

at this point in the current Thai justice system, you don't need to post anything regarding the Shinawatra clan when it comes to lawsuits or suing cases because nothing will happen to them. 

[Geoffggi]

Gross miscarriage of justice, the Shinawatra Dynasty continues to rule Thailand - Really sad to see 😒😥🙄