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

 

 

[quake]

Nice one Tony

Nice one son.

Nice one Tony.

Lets have another one. 

Sorted. 

 

[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 😒😥🙄

[dinsdale]

40 minutes ago, Geoffggi said:

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

Miscarriage of justice? No one with half a brain expected anything else. As for ruling Thailand this is debatable. The actual power IMO lies with the military elite establishment and Thaksin plays a part in the continuance of their power and wealth aka the status quo.

[factual monk]

Happy month of May... 😃 

[Gottfrid]

That was expected!

[hotchilli]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The lawsuit, brought forth by former lawmaker Charnchai Israsenarak, accused Thaksin and the Corrections Department of unlawfully circumventing legal procedures.

Another done deal..... 

[newbee2022]

Is there anybody who expect different???🤣🤣🤣

[mfd101]

2 hours ago, Geoffggi said:

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

Given that the only (permissible) alternative is military rule, the Shinawatras are the better choice.

 

As for the People's Party (or whatever it's called this week), we shall see after the next election. If The People were to vote in overwhelming numbers for them (at this stage unlikely), that might be difficult for the no-change establishment to overthrow (at least for the first 6 months) ...

[seajae]

cake boxes did their job again

 

[crazykopite]

We already knew the outcome it’s called the old boys network !

[TheFishman1]

Teflon Tony already knew what the outcome was gonna B TIT

[Thingamabob]

29 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Given that the only (permissible) alternative is military rule, the Shinawatras are the better choice.

 

As for the People's Party (or whatever it's called this week), we shall see after the next election. If The People were to vote in overwhelming numbers for them (at this stage unlikely), that might be difficult for the no-change establishment to overthrow (at least for the first 6 months) ...

The best govt in my time in Thailand was military, led by General Prem Tinsunalonda in the 1980s. Not only did he defeat the communist insurgency but at the same time presided over significant economic growth 

[billd766]

11 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

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

And naturally you, and you alone have proof of that.

 

If you have the proof, then feel free to post it.

 

If you don't have the proof, why are you whining?

 

Just get on with your life and ignore the things that you cannot change and don't affect you personally.

[mfd101]

7 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

The best govt in my time in Thailand was military, led by General Prem Tinsunalonda in the 1980s. Not only did he defeat the communist insurgency but at the same time presided over significant economic growth 

Well fine. But on that basis there's no hope for Thailand ever to grow in to a fully-fledged corruption-free democracy.

[Thingamabob]

2 minutes ago, mfd101 said:

Well fine. But on that basis there's no hope for Thailand ever to grow in to a fully-fledged corruption-free democracy.

Do you seriously believe our 'fully-fledged' democracies are corruption free ?

[jippytum]

Thaksin's jail free return had the collusion of so many top officials that court actions of this nature are doomed to failure

[Ralf001]

Supreme court made the correct decision, Congrats P'Thaksin.

[klauskunkel]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

the Supreme Court judges ruled that the Corrections Department's post-conviction actions fall outside the court's jurisdiction

What falls inside the SUPREME Court's jurisdiction? Mushroom pluckers...

[ikke1959]

38 minutes ago, billd766 said:

And naturally you, and you alone have proof of that.

 

If you have the proof, then feel free to post it.

 

If you don't have the proof, why are you whining?

 

Just get on with your life and ignore the things that you cannot change and don't affect you personally.

How blind can you be

[matta01]

Those who are unjust in one thing,will be so in others

 

 

[StevieAus]

12 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

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

 

12 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

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

No different than around the world,I recall the prominent member of the Kennedy family in the US who drove off the bridge leaving the young woman to drown.

He didn’t to jail either or pay any any compensation.

[Ralf001]

hahahahahaha, we need a butthurt button.

 

[steven.g]

He should never have received a Royal Pardon. I wonder what was in it for the King

[digger70]

Thaksin, a billionaire and influential political figure,

 

There you go , that's what it is about.   😠