Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, centre, and his daughter and former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, right, arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

 

The Court of Appeal has extended the deadline for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to appeal the lese majeste case against Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra until October 22. Thaksin was acquitted of these charges on August 22, but amid ongoing pressure from activists, the OAG has been granted additional time to prepare their appeal, an extension confirmed on September 22 by the OAG.

 

Representatives from the People and Student Network for the Reform of Thailand and the Dhamma Team, along with supporters, have urged prosecutors to consider not only the lese majeste charge but also charges related to the Computer Crime Act. The petition, led by Pichit Chaimongkol and Puangtip Boonsanong, was addressed at the OAG's headquarters, emphasising the need to pursue a broader legal strategy against Thaksin.

 

OAG spokesperson Sakkasem Nisaiyok acknowledged the petition and revealed that the appeal period extension was in place. He mentioned that the petition will be reviewed by the attorney general. Further action is being considered, as various parties are calling for a comprehensive review of the case. 

 

Thaksin's lawyer, Winyat Chartmontree, confirmed the former prime minister has not requested any special treatment or detention outside prison, following visits to Thaksin in Klong Prem Central Prison. Thaksin, reportedly suffering from high blood pressure and stress, has been dealing with chronic health issues but continues to reside in the elderly inmates' ward without special privileges.

 

On September 19, Thaksin was briefly transferred to the Corrections Hospital for a check-up due to fatigue and body pain. He returned to Klong Prem Prison the same day, with officials stating his condition remains stable despite ongoing health concerns such as cervical spondylosis and anxiety.

 

Key Takeaways:

 

• The Office of the Attorney General has until October 22 to appeal Thaksin’s lese majeste acquittal.
• Activist groups demand additional charges under the Computer Crime Act.
• Thaksin remains in standard detention conditions, managing health issues.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-09-23

 

 

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

People and Student Network for the Reform of Thailand

They do appear to have an awful lot of clout don't they? 

 

Still it is nice to see (mature) students and the common people, traditionally umh, lacking an effective, coherent voice in the Thai political arena, rather coming to the fore!

 

I look forward to them standing to be the people's choice, on a platform of transparent reform of Thailand, in the election in 3 1/2 months time!

!🫣

They appeal as much as they want, but Mr T will always win... He has the money, and his friend who helped him already

1 minute ago, ikke1959 said:

They appeal as much as they want, but Mr T will always win... He has the money, and his friend who helped him already

If he always wins why is he in Klong Prem prison? Admittedly the hospital unit, but he is not a free man at this time. 

The Thai legal 'system' seems to provide for an endless stream of appeals and reviews. Nothing is ever finalized, even years later.

 

I guess it keeps the moneybags moving around the system.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Thaksin, reportedly suffering from high blood pressure and stress,

 

Hypertension is controlled with small pills daily, millioms of people are doing this daily. can't be to hard to do?

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The Court of Appeal has extended the deadline for the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) to appeal the lese majeste case against Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra

 

Wonder why?

21 minutes ago, marin said:

If he always wins why is he in Klong Prem prison? Admittedly the hospital unit, but he is not a free man at this time. 

He is down but not out 

More importantly he will be back! 

1 minute ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

He is down but not out 

More importantly he will be back! 

In your dreams a spent force for sure. Along with the whole of PT. Its over for them. No trust left even from the poor who he has paid all these years. 

1 hour ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

He is down but not out 

More importantly he will be back! 

yes back in prison 

2 hours ago, marin said:

In your dreams a spent force for sure. Along with the whole of PT. Its over for them. No trust left even from the poor who he has paid all these years. 

We shall see next elections

That’s if one is coming in 4 months 

You Thaksin haters might gloat now but I dun see Thailand being a better place with Anutin in charge. Same same but different 

39 minutes ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

You Thaksin haters might gloat now but I dun see Thailand being a better place with Anutin in charge. Same same but different 

Are you following what is going on in Thai politics? Anutin is in for three or four months. Then the election. Peoples Party is going to do very well indeed, and there will be no leadership for Anutin. Have to sweep out the dinosaurs in PT, and BJT, and let the new guard in. 

49 minutes ago, marin said:

Are you following what is going on in Thai politics? Anutin is in for three or four months. Then the election. Peoples Party is going to do very well indeed, and there will be no leadership for Anutin. Have to sweep out the dinosaurs in PT, and BJT, and let the new guard in. 

Yes we hope that it will happen, but if you read the news you can see already that there are forces trying to bring the Peoples Party in problems, by accusing them already of all kind things for giving Anutin the PM position. Of course everybody will keep quiet now, but when the elections are done and the Peoples Party is the winner, believe me it will be the same as with Move Forward, they will find things to ban and disable the party... Nothing change in Thailand unless the old guard and army are moved from their power

1 hour ago, ikke1959 said:

there are forces trying to bring the Peoples Party in problems, by accusing them already of all kind things for giving Anutin the PM position.

That is PT and they are a joke. We have two kinds of voters, educated and wanting change. Uneducated and wanting a better life, so will a accept a vote handout. The latter is PT bread and butter, but even they are now disillusioned. Peoples party has an office not only in every province, but also amphur and district. They are out seeing the people. 

 

You are right with your last statement, until the powerful dinosaurs are gone there can be no change. They are going, and will continue to go. One benefit of an "aging society" 

20 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

They appeal as much as they want, but Mr T will always win... He has the money, and his friend who helped him already

 

Time will tell .