7 minutes ago, KwaiSabai said:

That would be fair. This circus has gone on long enough. No need to hound the man until he dies.

tell that to the family's of the people who through his action are dead  

Is this what is called gaming the system?

On 9/29/2025 at 8:31 AM, webfact said:

Thaksin Shinawatra. File photo courtesy of Thai Rath

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand's ex-Prime Minister, has formally requested a royal pardon following a Supreme Court decision sentencing him to one year in prison. The move comes after the Ministry of Justice confirmed the request, noting that he had the right as a convict to apply for this individual pardon. Earlier this year, Thaksin's sentence was reduced from eight to one year, making him eligible for the pardon application.

 

The Supreme Court's decision on 9 September 2025 led to immediate action from Thaksin, who applied for a pardon the very next day. The Ministry of Justice, under Police General Tawee Sodsong, processed and forwarded the request to the Cabinet Secretariat. While a new Cabinet was appointed on 19 September and is yet to function fully, the process for reviewing Thaksin’s request has already commenced.

 

An inside source at the Ministry of Justice stated that submitting a pardon request is a standard right for all prisoners. This process allows individuals to petition the king for clemency and is a regular procedure within the justice system.he ministry outlined that once a request is submitted through the prison, it goes through a series of reviews and is sent to the Office of the Privy Council for a final decision.

 

Despite past reductions in his sentence, Thaksin continues to seek a royal pardon. According to the source, his understanding of his penal status might alter with each application. The Supreme Court's recent verdict necessitates a one-year term, and while Thaksin has been receiving medical care at the Police General Hospital, his situation does not involve leaving custody.

 

The Ministry of Justice's upper echelons confirm that no individual or department can withhold the request, ensuring it proceeds through the hierarchical steps. Each level either supports the pardon or maintains the appropriateness of the current sentence. Ultimately, the decision about granting a royal pardon rests with the monarchy, beyond interference from any official process.

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• Thaksin Shinawatra has requested a royal pardon after a one-year sentence.
• The Ministry of Justice is processing his request through the required channels.
• The final decision lies with the monarchy and involves multiple governmental steps.
   

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Daily News 2025-09-29

 

 

he has no shame or any remorse of what hedid wrong and why he was convicted in the first place!

so right after the sentence he applies for a pardon already...

he thinks 1 week is enough for him...

let him think a bit more about his lack of shame...

all he thinks about is himself!

Thought he had volunteered as foreman to get rid of all the sewerage he’s made since his return from Dubai that would take a good year of work 

23 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

A shame for the Thai justice

 

What justice, it's all a joke.

18 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

He's getting what he deserves.

Remove the hate from your heart.  You will be much happier.

23 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

He apply only to his rights.

That's ok.

 

H e has abused his right thanks to money and corrupt friends

that's gonna be costly.

7 minutes ago, Bobydog said:

H e has abused his right thanks to money and corrupt friends

No

5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

No

read Thaskins history   the evil he has done outweighs any good  he should rot in prison for what he has done to the thai people  

The con man has already received a royal pardon reducing his origial sentence fro eight years to one year. He cheated and didn't serve the one year.  Now resentenced to one year he has the nerve to requst another pardon. 

The ego and lack of shame of this man knows no bounds. 

Make him finish the one year. Another pardon for this shirker would be totally unjust. 

 

 

How many pardons does this guy wants….seems he is collecting them ….

18 minutes ago, MikeandDow said:

read Thaskins history   the evil he has done outweighs any good  he should rot in prison for what he has done to the thai people  

Not my opinion

On 9/29/2025 at 8:31 AM, webfact said:

Earlier this year, Thaksin's sentence was reduced from eight to one year, making him eligible for the pardon application

Hahaha hands up if you can honestly say you saw this coming!!!

All pre-ordained

 

The news next week***

"Former prime minister Taksin released on royal pardon"

If the pardon fails he should be made to.serve the full 8 years

"The 14th Floor" saga, Series 9 Episode 102 ......... stay tuned! 

1 hour ago, KwaiSabai said:

Remove the hate from your heart.  You will be much happier.

It's not hate... it's called justice, which Thaksin seems to thinks he's above.

Did anyone really expected any other move from Thaksin? It's a normal process for all those who found to be guilty, and I see his point too, as far as he is concerned, if he can get it, then why not?

On 9/29/2025 at 9:39 AM, angryguy said:

Whats the fascination with this guy that hes always in the news? Let him rot in jail

That is because his persecution is a political witch hunt and Thaksin is very popular with the people which is seen as a threat by the ruling Thai elites!!

On 9/29/2025 at 12:39 PM, angryguy said:

Whats the fascination with this guy that hes always in the news? Let him rot in jail

Don't tell me that Thaksin didn't like his posting to the sh#t faarm...no no no !

no different than America

On 9/29/2025 at 9:53 AM, ikke1959 said:

The biggest criminal of Thailand will buy his way out again... A shame for the Thai justice

"The biggest criminal of Thailand??"  Have you forgotten the soldier who led an Illegal coup and protected by his soldiers with their tanks and guns became a PM and stayed one for 9 years?

...Words Fail Me ...

 

...Were They Billions Or Trillions 'Unaccounted For' ... (?)

 

...An Utter Disgrace ... A Travesty ....

21 hours ago, Hunz Kittisak said:

Only the.greatest PM Thailand has ever seen. 

I assume you're joking. 

3 hours ago, MikeandDow said:

tell that to the family's of the people who through his action are dead  

Hundreds of innocents killed, maybe more. Thaksin should be reported to the International Criminal Court (ICC).

 

37 minutes ago, NoshowJones said:

"The biggest criminal of Thailand??"  Have you forgotten the soldier who led an Illegal coup and protected by his soldiers with their tanks and guns became a PM and stayed one for 9 years?

No I did not forget but there was Shin involved too and before that there was a coup because Mr Thaksin did not want to pay tax over the Thaicom satellite which he earned billions with...The whole family Shin is filling their pockets so called to benefit of the people in Thailand , but only for their wins... 

Tired of playing Ed Norton, are we?

5 hours ago, mikeymike100 said:

 

Thaksin has sought royal pardons at least three times: in 2023, reducing his eight-year sentence to one year; in 2024, shortening his parole; and now in September 2025, for a new one-year sentence from a September 9, 2025, conviction.

 

Maybe he is going for a record??

The only possible fair sentence is time served. Full pardon.

On 9/29/2025 at 9:39 AM, angryguy said:

Whats the fascination with this guy that hes always in the news? Let him rot in jail

 

Unless you have permanently lived in Thailand, particularly in the North, throughout his two terms as Prime Minister, I do not think you would understand the complicated circumstances. There are more Thai people these days that would like to see him released from prison than there are wanting him kept in custody. The fascination with this guy is what he did in infrastructure projects, creating businesses and bringing prosperity to rural Thai folk, especially in Lanna and Issan in the North. I lived in North Thailand at the time and saw the beneficial developments. Where I lived in a valley among the mountains, for the first time we were able to access the internet via AIS from a mast built in the village - absolutely brilliant!

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12 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

 

Unless you have permanently lived in Thailand, particularly in the North, throughout his two terms as Prime Minister, I do not think you would understand the complicated circumstances. There are more Thai people these days that would like to see him released from prison than there are wanting him kept in custody. The fascination with this guy is what he did in infrastructure projects, creating businesses and bringing prosperity to rural Thai folk, especially in Lanna and Issan in the North. I lived in North Thailand at the time and saw the beneficial developments. Where I lived in a valley among the mountains, for the first time we were able to access the internet via AIS from a mast built in the village - absolutely brilliant!

read Thaskins history   the evil he has done outweighs any good, he should rot in prison for what he has done to the thai people   you should also tell the familys of the dead people due to his involvement in there deaths how good thaskin is