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Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been assigned as a foreman for sewer cleaners at Klong Prem Central Prison, revealed his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. The job involves supervising sewer cleaning, allowing Thaksin to work outdoors during the day, reflecting his classification as a first-class inmate. Such positions usually do not require direct involvement in the laborious tasks of sewer clearing.

 

This development follows Thaksin's recent imprisonment, and he is recognized for good behavior, thus earning this responsibility. Typically, prisoners with commendable conduct and shorter sentences are granted jobs outside the prison to earn income, like cleaning sewers for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.

 

Upon visiting him, Paetongtarn assured that her father is in good health. Her visit coincided with a demonstration by red-shirt protesters expressing their support for Thaksin. The protesters, vocal in their backing, included playing songs rendered by Thaksin himself.

 

Paetongtarn noted her ability to visit Thaksin twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays. She also mentioned that family interactions would soon include video calls for Thaksin’s grandchildren, enhancing their communication. This shift towards video contact was noted as the grandchildren refrained from sending letters with her during this visit.

 

Key Takeaways

• Thaksin Shinawatra has been appointed a supervisor role for prison cleaning services.
• His assignment reflects good behavior and allows outdoor activity.
• Family visits may soon include virtual communication options.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Nation 2025-09-25

 

 

Will he have to clean his own <deleted>?

And the odds of him actually getting his hands dirty?

too bad he wont be able to clean up the <deleted> he made over the years.

does he have any dealing with <deleted> experience 

Perhaps he should be responsible to weigh the sewerage moved each day to ensure the cleaners are following the rules / standards.

The Scat Man. 

They should send his ass down into them and use a bucket to bring up the muck.

Actually this is very clever.. genius.  He, as a trusted inmate, is allowed to leave the prison every day with his work crew at different areas around Bangkok. Of course after assigning his workers to their jobs, he will be whisked away for the day by the family blackened window Mercedes van, to shower and eat properly, chat with the family and PT politicians, then whisked back to the work site before the prison van arrives to take them all back.

 

Amazing ingenuity on someone's part.😃

How long has he been in the Monkey House.......three weeks. Good behaviour now, wait until he has been in for 6 months.

His Grandchildren will not write to him.........do they know how to these days?

Working with <deleted>? No change there, then

This is a warning shot 

He will be back to clear the <deleted> from Thai politics. Be afraid be very afraid 

He's planning an escape from prison.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/21/asia/indonesia-prison-escape-sewage-intl-hnk-scli

 

Drug trafficker facing death sentence escapes jail through sewage pipes

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Such positions usually do not require direct involvement in the laborious tasks of sewer clearing.

 

Ah. just pointing his finger, and tell the inmates to clean here and there.

The perfect job for a politician. 

12 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

too bad he wont be able to clean up the sh!te he made over the years.

 

Well, he could donate all his ill-gotten money to charity. Wont happen though.

That has a ring to it🤔

Since he'll be out and about during the day and online overnight, his work in the "shadow cabinet" will be a lot easier.

 

 

Thank God for this update.

It has been a whole day since we have had a story about the square-headed one's prison activities.

Would love to know what brand of toothbrush he is using or even what time he woke up this afternoon.

 

Got to keep this man's ego out there, lest he should be relegated to grandfather duties on his 'very' early release.

 

 

 

10 hours ago, CallumWK said:

He's planning an escape from prison.

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/09/21/asia/indonesia-prison-escape-sewage-intl-hnk-scli

 

Drug trafficker facing death sentence escapes jail through sewage pipes

 

 

 

Once a leader....always a leader 🤩

14 hours ago, couchpotato said:

Actually this is very clever.. genius.  He, as a trusted inmate, is allowed to leave the prison every day with his work crew at different areas around Bangkok. Of course after assigning his workers to their jobs, he will be whisked away for the day by the family blackened window Mercedes van, to shower and eat properly, chat with the family and PT politicians, then whisked back to the work site before the prison van arrives to take them all back.

 

Amazing ingenuity on someone's part.😃

Or sit in a Airconed caravan each day organising supplies 

Soon to be seen in Dubai

"When my lawyer said I was in the <deleted> 💩 little did I know he really meant it!"

I think that this job requires him to open his mouth and say "Clean the sewers" and then he goes back to sipping champagne and watching "Thailand's Got Talent" on TV

Welcome to the real world. 

Dealing with 💩💩💩 daily 😂👍

I'm thoroughly impressed. They finally found a job for him that absolutely suits him 100%. 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been assigned as a foreman for sewer cleaners

Ha ha, jobs for the boys 

According to Thai news, it's not going to happen.