Report Thaksin Rallies Behind Yingluck in Rice Case Drama

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Picture courtesy: Facebook Yingluck Shinawatra

 

The saga of Yingluck Shinawatra’s rice pledging legal battle has taken a dramatic turn, as her brother and former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, throws his weight behind her bid for a retrial. This high-stakes legal wrangle centres on a compensation case stemming from the rice pledging scheme overseen by Yingluck’s administration, which has had lingering repercussions.

 

Yingluck, having faced significant liabilities, is now challenging the Ministry of Finance’s directive for her to pay a staggering 35.7 billion baht in compensation.

 

In a crucial recent development, Thailand's Supreme Administrative Court decreed on May 22 that Yingluck is liable for a partial payment of 10 billion baht, reflecting adherence to existing legal procedures.

 

Thaksin has stepped into the fray to strategise Yingluck’s legal manoeuvres, affirming her entitlement to pursue a retrial within 90 days. He assures that any legal process will unfold through legitimate channels, dependent on the evolving political climate and restored stability within Thailand.

 

Legal commentators are paying attention to Yingluck's litigation steps, as they address a contentious financial order against her. Thaksin’s vocal support has also raised public interest in the intricacies of her case.

 

Norawit Lalaeng, representing Yingluck as her steadfast legal advisor, has pointed out the substantial 18.9 million tonnes of rice that lingered in warehouses at the time of the military coup on May 22, 2014. Mr. Lalaeng argues that a timely sale of this rice above the pre-coup valuation could potentially have mitigated the financial blow to Yingluck, further slashing her compensation burden.

 

In light of recent sales, these hefty stocks were moved by the current administration at a rate of 25 baht per kilogram, generating approximately 250 billion baht in revenue. Yingluck's legal team had sought to present this transaction as new evidence, potentially altering the compensation calculus. However, such innovations were dismissed by the court, as reiterated by Mr. Lalaeng.

 

Adding to the legal and political turmoil, PM's Office Minister Chousak Sirinil weighed in, asserting the impropriety of the original damage order requiring Yingluck to shoulder the full 35.7 billion baht liability. This commentary adds another layer of complexity to a case already multifaceted through its intertwining of legal arguments and political subplots.

 

As Yingluck explores every possible avenue for her legal redress, the Shinawatra family support remains steady, with Thaksin signalling resilience in waiting for political tempests to calm before potentially facilitating her return to Thailand. The case continues to be a compelling watch for its intricate balance of legal pursuits and political undercurrents.

 

In conclusion, Yingluck's quest for a retrial over rice pledging compensation claims continues with significant familial and legal backing. However, it stands mired in complications of political and legal realms, as new evidence emerges and the case garners further public and political scrutiny.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from [source] 2025-05-29

 

 

[daveAustin]

Her brother getting into the fray won’t help her cause. They want blood but are going after the wrong sibling. I mean, if every politician had to answer monetarily for potential errors (actually that’s not a bad idea), there’d be nobody running countries. Look at the HUGE damage Blair did to the UK, for example! Presidents aside (LBJ), well over and above what any PM past and present has achieved.

This will get thumbs downs from the usual subjects (I don’t care! It’s petty)… but Yingluck? Again, a delicate flower paying for her brother’s activities and getting the shaft from the system. 

[Artisi]

23 minutes ago, daveAustin said:

Her brother getting into the fray won’t help her cause. They want blood but are going after the wrong sibling. I mean, if every politician had to answer monetarily for potential errors (actually that’s not a bad idea), there’d be nobody running countries. Look at the HUGE damage Blair did to the UK, for example! Presidents aside (LBJ), well over and above what any PM past and present has achieved.

This will get thumbs downs from the usual subjects (I don’t care! It’s petty)… but Yingluck? Again, a delicate flower paying for her brother’s activities and getting the shaft from the system. 

Agree on the point re her brothers activities, here he is swanning around Thailand  and neighbouring countries like he is god's gift to world order - he was the instigater of the rice scheme and he should be now paying the price - not his clone. 

[BritScot]

This is persecution! The scheme was just, it was the Thai elite who just could not help themselves and stole from the scheme. They are the ones who should be in prison and have their assets sold off. Did she profit financially from the scheme, NO! And that's what matters. All you people screaming for blood must also accept with your logic that if you save money for a rainy day and the bank clerk thieves your money you are the one who should be punished and not the clerk!!!

[FlorC]

16 hours ago, BritScot said:

This is persecution! The scheme was just, it was the Thai elite who just could not help themselves and stole from the scheme. They are the ones who should be in prison and have their assets sold off. Did she profit financially from the scheme, NO! And that's what matters. All you people screaming for blood must also accept with your logic that if you save money for a rainy day and the bank clerk thieves your money you are the one who should be punished and not the clerk!!!

No we keep screaming for blood , 10 B baht worth.

[Sydebolle]

What a bold move; deepening the rift? Let's see what the court's hearing of Thaksin will be about - if he ever shows up that is! A complete stalemate by the boss, his sister and his daughter - so much to how this country functions (or functioned?). 

[klauskunkel]

On 5/29/2025 at 5:06 AM, webfact said:

Thaksin Shinawatra throws his weight behind her bid for a retrial

Throw your neck brace too, she may need to use it in the future.

[Searat7]

The amount requested by the court is ridiculously high but I remember she was Chairman of the Rice Committee and never attended one meeting so there is definitely some negligence here.

[hotchilli]

The Shinawatra's have been a blight on Thailand.

[jippytum]

Two fugatives from justice helping each other.

In truth Thaksin is probably responsible for his sister's advice in the rice pledging scheme. 

i Doubt   she will return from self exile to contest several guilty verdicts. Thaksin's populist policies have won some votes but cost the counrty billions. 

[TheFishman1]

Actually she was Prime Minister when his right scheme happened therefore she is responsible for she fled the country because she knew to be found guilty and she didn’t wanna go to jail just like a brother now after so many years that he comes back and he’s the hero he was so sick he had to stay in a suite in a hospital for over six months Logically speaking corruption her brother was corrupt she is corrupt and she’ll wait it out until the fixes then and then she can come back like her brother did her brother and spend one day in jail the night before he came back here he was partying with the Prime Minister or the dictator of Cambodia his buddy and he comes back the next day in his jet and he’s so sick he has to be in the hospital six months who’s gonna believe that TIT 

[impulse]

Is there any evidence that any of that money came back to her personally, or is it just a case of bad policy? 

 

If it's just bad policy, how is it that they're going after her personal assets and her freedom?

 

[crazykopite]

I was wondering when he would stick his nose in the Shins have many many problems I can see that private jet serviced and fueled up ready for a very quick getaway