Report Thaksin's New Role: Teaching English Behind Bars

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is adapting well to life in prison and might soon find himself in an educational role, teaching English to fellow inmates. Currently completing a five-day quarantine, Thaksin has embraced a simple morning routine of enjoying two boiled eggs and coffee, as reported by Pol. Lt. Col. Shane Kanjanapach, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Corrections.

 

Thaksin's mental state remains stable, with no requests for special treatment, showcasing his readiness to integrate into the prison environment. Once his quarantine concludes, he will be assessed by a committee to evaluate his skills. This assessment could see him participate in a programme aimed at utilising inmates' abilities to benefit the prison community.

 

Given Thaksin’s proficiency in languages, he is a strong candidate for teaching English, aligning with the prison's focus on rehabilitation. Such programmes are designed to make imprisonment a constructive period, where inmates can acquire valuable skills, fostering an atmosphere of learning and growth.

 

Winyat Chartmontree, Thaksin’s lawyer, confirmed intentions to meet his client soon, following the quarantine phase. Visits have been on hold, but Chartmontree plans to see Thaksin on Monday, 15 September. After quarantine, the prison will allow visits from up to ten family members, helping Thaksin maintain vital personal connections.

 

The possibility of Thaksin teaching English highlights a shift from his previous political life to a more community-driven role. It reflects the prison system's dedication to reform, offering prisoners valuable educational opportunities.

 

Such initiatives not only aid inmates in developing new skills but also help in their future reintegration into society. Thaksin’s potential involvement in education could serve as a model for similar programmes, emphasising the transformative power of learning.

 

As Thaksin embraces this new chapter, his journey will be closely observed, with interest in how his participation might influence both his own path and the wider prison community. In an often challenging environment, these programmes offer a hopeful avenue toward personal and communal development.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from TNA 2025-09-11

 

 

[JoePai]

Not too bad if boiled eggs and coffee are given to all lags for b/fast  !

[Jim Blue]

Wonder how much the lessons cost ?

[MikeandDow]

54 minutes ago, Jim Blue said:

Wonder how much the lessons cost ?

more to the point does he have a license to teach 

[Pouatchee]

WOW! he must be the one who taught yingluk