Picture courtesy of Thailand Court

 

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to attend a Supreme Court inquiry on June 13. This inquiry will explore allegations that his jail sentence may not have been properly enforced.

 

The announcement comes from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thaksin's daughter, confirming her father's participation during their Monday meeting. This contradicts prior statements from Thaksin's lawyer, Winyat Chartmontri, who suggested that a written defence would be submitted instead of a personal appearance.

 

The inquiry follows a controversial decision by the Medical Council of Thailand (MCT), which is pursuing disciplinary action against three doctors involved in Thaksin's care at the Police General Hospital (PGH).

 

The MCT's focus is on reassessing the authenticity of Thaksin's medical condition that permitted his extended hospital stay outside prison walls.

 

Paetongtarn reaffirmed yesterday that her father had serious health issues which necessitated continuous medical treatment from abroad until he returned to Thailand for his prison sentence.

 

Thaksin's saga began when he returned to Thailand after years of self-imposed exile and faced an eight-year prison sentence. However, this sentence was reduced to one year through royal clemency.

 

On August 22, 2023, Thaksin, citing health problems, was transferred from custody to the PGH. He stayed there until being paroled in February last year, sparking widespread public debate about whether he received preferential treatment.

 

Public interest in this case is high, given Thaksin's prominent political status and the implications of the Court's findings.

 

This judicial inquiry seeks to ensure the credibility of Thailand's legal system by evaluating whether due processes were compromised during Thaksin's prison term. The outcome could have significant political repercussions and influence public confidence in the judicial system's integrity.

 

In summary, Thaksin Shinawatra's forthcoming court inquiry raises serious questions about the enforcement of his prison sentence and whether prolonged medical treatment was justified.

 

The findings of the Supreme Court could affect perceptions of fairness and equality in Thailand's legal proceedings.

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-05-14

 

 

 

 

We all know the outcome save some money and give up he's above the law like all rich people in Thailand

59 minutes ago, webfact said:

Paetongtarn reaffirmed yesterday that her father had serious health issues which necessitated continuous medical treatment from abroad until he returned to Thailand for his prison sentence.

 

Some people will not accept the truth even when it is staring them in the face, plus the fact that Dubai has some of the best hospitals in the world with top equipment & doctors available

On 5/13/2025 at 8:43 PM, webfact said:

The outcome could have significant political repercussions and influence public confidence in the judicial system's integrity.

 

Not really. If the thais actually cared they would have done something by now. Unfortunately it is only a few who continue to try to bring him to justice and their task resembles that weighing upon Atlas's shoulders...

I wonder who he's upset?

This judicial inquiry seeks to ensure the credibility of Thailand's legal system by evaluating whether due processes were compromised during Thaksin's prison term. The outcome could have significant political repercussions and influence public confidence in the judicial system's integrity.

On 5/14/2025 at 7:43 AM, webfact said:

Public interest in this case is high, given Thaksin's prominent political status and the implications of the Court's findings

The findings of the Supreme Court could affect perceptions of fairness and equality in Thailand's legal proceedings.

 

We'll see what the people think, Hopefully they will support the courts  to put the Thaksin crim in jail .

If the courts side with Thaksin there maybe some big upsets in the people and they will  See that the Thailand Legal System is a big Joke .

 

24 minutes ago, digger70 said:

This judicial inquiry seeks to ensure the credibility of Thailand's legal system by evaluating whether due processes were compromised during Thaksin's prison term. The outcome could have significant political repercussions and influence public confidence in the judicial system's integrity.

The findings of the Supreme Court could affect perceptions of fairness and equality in Thailand's legal proceedings.

 

We'll see what the people think, Hopefully they will support the courts  to put the Thaksin crim in jail .

If the courts side with Thaksin there maybe some big upsets in the people and they will  See that the Thailand Legal System is a big Joke .

 

I think the majority of Thai people know the legal system is a joke. Heavily leaning to favouring the rich. 

On 5/13/2025 at 7:45 PM, Geoffggi said:

 

Some people will not accept the truth even when it is staring them in the face, plus the fact that Dubai has some of the best hospitals in the world with top equipment & doctors available

 

Please just let the Thai just-us system run it's course.