Report Thaksin Faces Possible Resentencing Over Hospital Stay

[webfact]

File photo courtesy of Thailand Court

 

Thailand's Supreme Court has slated a pivotal hearing in July to delve into the legitimacy of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital sojourn, a move that might see him facing the clink once more.

 

The drama unfurled as the country's medical council reaffirmed its decision to penalise three doctors responsible for allowing the 75-year-old mogul to dodge detention, enforcing the court's call for their resolution in the upcoming session.

 

Though devoid of an official state mantle, Thaksin's sway is undeniable, particularly as the silent force behind the Pheu Thai Party, steered by his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

His legal quagmires, coupled with a separate charge over royal defamation, add turbulence to an already wobbling government, entangled with economic doldrums and a Cambodian border imbroglio.

 

Skyrocketing controversy surrounds Thaksin, once jailed post-return from self-imposed exile in 2023 to cap off an eight-year term for power abuse and conflict of interest, only for those years behind bars to dwindle to one by royal grace.

 

A nocturnal prison chest pain spree led to his VIP police hospital stay, sparking public outcry across Thailand, with sceptics questioning his true health status.

 

As the courtroom prepares for a showdown, it summons 20 witnesses, including an ex-corrections bigwig and physicians privy to Thaksin's care, complete with his medical records. Thaksin retains the right to present his own evidence, though he won't need to show up in court physically.

 

The judicial team has pencilled in six days in July, kicking off on the 4th and wrapping on the 30th, to hear the saga of Thaksin's medical mysteries.

 

Defending his client, Attorney Winyat Chartmontri stood firm outside the courthouse, asserting, "The truth is he was sick, and he has completely served his sentence," and contended the crux was over the severity rather than the existence of his maladies, addressing the tribunal's verdict.

 

As the drama unfolds, the case remains a keystone for not just Thaksin’s future but for Thailand's political theatre.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-14

 

 

[daveAustin]

37 minutes ago, webfact said:

“The truth is he was sick, and he has completely served his sentence”

I hope that if, god forbid, I ever get sent down, I’ll tell them I’m sick and get similar clemency. 
Dude needs proper locking up. 

[Artisi]

Yeah, yeah, yeah - very unlikely that he'll see the inside of a cell in this life, don't you know who I am? 

[khunPer]

7 hours ago, daveAustin said:

I hope that if, god forbid, I ever get sent down, I’ll tell them I’m sick and get similar clemency. 
Dude needs proper locking up. 

You seems to forget that "some are more equal than others"...

[redwood1]

Tonys whole family needs to be locked up.....

But instead they run Thailand as their personal , for profit, business ...99.9% chance Tonys one hour at the jail, is all the time he will ever serve ......

[wombat]

I'm not 100% sure but I think a flock of pink elephants flew by my condo balcony...I'll BRB once I've checked.

[Mavideol]

I really don't like the word Resentencing... that means nothing will happen

[Scouse123]

The time, money and effort going into this by too many people with too much time on their hands.

 

He ain't going to jail, everybody knows it.

 

Why keep flogging a deads horse?

 

The country has far more pressing issues.

 

We all know it's rotten with corruption from top to bottom.......... The Thais even kind of like that way of going about things, or at least they are well-used to it.

 

Teflon Thaksin - nothing ever sticks!

[newbee2022]

10 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo courtesy of Thailand Court

 

Thailand's Supreme Court has slated a pivotal hearing in July to delve into the legitimacy of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital sojourn, a move that might see him facing the clink once more.

 

The drama unfurled as the country's medical council reaffirmed its decision to penalise three doctors responsible for allowing the 75-year-old mogul to dodge detention, enforcing the court's call for their resolution in the upcoming session.

 

Though devoid of an official state mantle, Thaksin's sway is undeniable, particularly as the silent force behind the Pheu Thai Party, steered by his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

His legal quagmires, coupled with a separate charge over royal defamation, add turbulence to an already wobbling government, entangled with economic doldrums and a Cambodian border imbroglio.

 

Skyrocketing controversy surrounds Thaksin, once jailed post-return from self-imposed exile in 2023 to cap off an eight-year term for power abuse and conflict of interest, only for those years behind bars to dwindle to one by royal grace.

 

A nocturnal prison chest pain spree led to his VIP police hospital stay, sparking public outcry across Thailand, with sceptics questioning his true health status.

 

As the courtroom prepares for a showdown, it summons 20 witnesses, including an ex-corrections bigwig and physicians privy to Thaksin's care, complete with his medical records. Thaksin retains the right to present his own evidence, though he won't need to show up in court physically.

 

The judicial team has pencilled in six days in July, kicking off on the 4th and wrapping on the 30th, to hear the saga of Thaksin's medical mysteries.

 

Defending his client, Attorney Winyat Chartmontri stood firm outside the courthouse, asserting, "The truth is he was sick, and he has completely served his sentence," and contended the crux was over the severity rather than the existence of his maladies, addressing the tribunal's verdict.

 

As the drama unfolds, the case remains a keystone for not just Thaksin’s future but for Thailand's political theatre.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-14

 

 

He will find a way to walk away. Unharmed.

[kuzmabruk]

555 555 555.   I can’t stop - it hurts.   555 555 555.    I am convulsing.   This is just hilarious.    

[Thingamabob]

41 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

The time, money and effort going into this by too many people with too much time on their hands.

 

He ain't going to jail, everybody knows it.

 

Why keep flogging a deads horse?

 

The country has far more pressing issues.

 

We all know it's rotten with corruption from top to bottom.......... The Thais even kind of like that way of going about things, or at least they are well-used to it.

 

Teflon Thaksin - nothing ever sticks!

I sense that things are closing in on Thaksin. May soon be time for him to flee Thailand, again.

[newbee2022]

49 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

The country has far more pressing issues.

 

What would that be?

[AustinRacing]

He might have to get a bigger place abroad if his daughter and her family accompany him on the next one-way ticket. 

[roamer]

Thai politics are far more Machiavellian than they are being credit for here and the concept that either he or his daughter have any power or influence over what happens next is misjudged at best. The war drums are beating, albeit softly, muscles are being flexed and everyone knows generals are better at running the country.

[ChockyTheCat]

You really think they are going to put the Prime Ministers Father in prison ?

[bannork]

1 minute ago, ChockyTheCat said:

You really think they are going to put the Prime Ministers Father in prison ?

He'll do a runner first like last time. 

[Purdey]

A pardon already given. Let's see which court will override that.

[ozz1]

Dubai looks good this time of year

[Red Forever]

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

What would that be?

Erm…..how about problems at Cambodian border, inflation, Myanmar border problems, Covid spread, Red Bull murderer of police officer still at large, air quality……I could go on but hey, you consider that the continued harassment of an old man trumps all of these and more?

[newbee2022]

1 minute ago, Red Forever said:

Erm…..how about problems at Cambodian border, inflation, Myanmar border problems, Covid spread, Red Bull murderer of police officer still at large, air quality……I could go on but hey, you consider that the continued harassment of an old man trumps all of these and more?

Political stability is on top of my agenda. 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand's Supreme Court has slated a pivotal hearing in July to delve into the legitimacy of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital sojourn, a move that might see him facing the clink once more.

Should be a certainty, but we all know how the judicial system and the influential roll.

[Red Forever]

21 minutes ago, ozz1 said:

Dubai looks good this time of year

Dubai never looks good to me as a Brit. 
It seems full of self entitled rich ex pats who are frightened to pay their way in UK.

Anyway, who wants to go to a place where they may bump into Jim Davidson, Tice the billionaire owner of the Deform party or that dodgy plumber Mullins with the botox and ill fitting teeth.

Nah, I’ve been there many times and it ain’t my choice to reside but good luck to Mr T if he goes.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin retains the right to present his own evidence, though he won't need to show up in court physically.

Lets face it he has the grandchildren at home to care for.

[connda]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin retains the right to present his own evidence, though he won't need to show up in court physically.

...because he needs to be close to a helicopter in order to fly him to his private jet back to Dubai if the "correct" verdict is issued by the courts.

[bannork]

38 minutes ago, Red Forever said:

Erm…..how about problems at Cambodian border, inflation, Myanmar border problems, Covid spread, Red Bull murderer of police officer still at large, air quality……I could go on but hey, you consider that the continued harassment of an old man trumps all of these and more?

An old man with no legit authority running the country for his own benefit.

[bannork]

1 hour ago, Purdey said:

A pardon already given. Let's see which court will override that.

True,  but things can change in Thailand. TAT didn't dub an ad campaign 'Amazing Thailand' for nothing.

[scorecard]

2 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

What would that be?

 

Just one - the seriously failing economy. Have you not noticed there's serious professional economic discussions / planning etc., going on across Asia. 

 

But Thailand is not mentioned. 

[chilli42]

14 hours ago, webfact said:

File photo courtesy of Thailand Court

 

Thailand's Supreme Court has slated a pivotal hearing in July to delve into the legitimacy of ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's extended hospital sojourn, a move that might see him facing the clink once more.

 

The drama unfurled as the country's medical council reaffirmed its decision to penalise three doctors responsible for allowing the 75-year-old mogul to dodge detention, enforcing the court's call for their resolution in the upcoming session.

 

Though devoid of an official state mantle, Thaksin's sway is undeniable, particularly as the silent force behind the Pheu Thai Party, steered by his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.

 

His legal quagmires, coupled with a separate charge over royal defamation, add turbulence to an already wobbling government, entangled with economic doldrums and a Cambodian border imbroglio.

 

Skyrocketing controversy surrounds Thaksin, once jailed post-return from self-imposed exile in 2023 to cap off an eight-year term for power abuse and conflict of interest, only for those years behind bars to dwindle to one by royal grace.

 

A nocturnal prison chest pain spree led to his VIP police hospital stay, sparking public outcry across Thailand, with sceptics questioning his true health status.

 

As the courtroom prepares for a showdown, it summons 20 witnesses, including an ex-corrections bigwig and physicians privy to Thaksin's care, complete with his medical records. Thaksin retains the right to present his own evidence, though he won't need to show up in court physically.

 

The judicial team has pencilled in six days in July, kicking off on the 4th and wrapping on the 30th, to hear the saga of Thaksin's medical mysteries.

 

Defending his client, Attorney Winyat Chartmontri stood firm outside the courthouse, asserting, "The truth is he was sick, and he has completely served his sentence," and contended the crux was over the severity rather than the existence of his maladies, addressing the tribunal's verdict.

 

As the drama unfolds, the case remains a keystone for not just Thaksin’s future but for Thailand's political theatre.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-06-14

 

 

Any more relative he can make Prime Minister.

[Artisi]

With a Royal Pardon, how can he be resentenced - plucking at straws? 

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

 

Just one - the seriously failing economy. Have you not noticed there's serious professional economic discussions / planning etc., going on across Asia. 

 

But Thailand is not mentioned. 

Ok, in case I follow you....what you want me to do??😳