Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai prime minister, may teach English to inmates while serving his one-year sentence at Klongprem prison, according to Corrections Department chief Prawut Wongsrinil. Given his age, he won't be assigned labor-intensive tasks outdoors. Instead, he might lead English classes on the prison premises, although no specific start date has been mentioned.

 

Thaksin, who returned to Thailand after years in self-imposed exile, was initially sentenced to eight years. His sentence was reduced to one year under a royal decree in a political maneuver involving previous prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Thaksin had earlier been involved in a notorious conspiracy to avoid imprisonment and had spent time at the Police Hospital under questionable circumstances until he was paroled last year.

 

Under current regulations, Thaksin could be eligible for parole based on good behavior after serving half his sentence. However, Prawut did not comment on the possibility of a royal pardon allowing an earlier release. The decision to have Thaksin teach English aims to utilize his skills productively within the prison system.

 

Thaksin's case highlights the ongoing complexities of Thailand's political scene, marked by legal battles and power shifts. His situation comes after former army chief Prayut orchestrated a significant political change, leading to a drastic reduction in Thaksin's original prison term shortly before Prayut's own departure from office.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Thaksin Shinawatra may teach English to inmates at Klongprem prison.
• He could be paroled earlier for good behavior after six months.
• Political dynamics significantly influenced the reduction of his sentence.

 

Related Stories:

Thaksin Visited by Sister & Ex-PM Somchai at Klong Prem

Thaksin 's Pardon Rejected, Ex-PM to Serve Full Sentence

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-10-10

 

 

Return later when you have something more definite.

OK now repeat after me, I’m not a crook. 😁

5 hours ago, anchadian said:

Return later when you have something more definite.

... including whether he has the appropriate knowledge and teaching capabilities to successfully  teach English? (Doubtful...)

 

Or does he need to attend a training course before he is allowed to 'teach English'? and would the training be conducted inside the prison or on some type of release?  Would there be structured progressive lesson plans and structured progressive content? And would there be examinations to note progress? 

 

Just wondering, in the west do prisoners who 'teach' need to have credentials to teach?

 

Is there any attitude that students (from within the prison) are entitled to receive teaching at a professional level? 

His vocabulary list will prolly consist of words like manipulation, graft, corruption, hidden agenda and likely puppet

Sorry cannot - too sick   😂

Thank you three times.

9 hours ago, scorecard said:

... including whether he has the appropriate knowledge and teaching capabilities to successfully  teach English? (Doubtful...)

 

Or does he need to attend a training course before he is allowed to 'teach English'? and would the training be conducted inside the prison or on some type of release?  Would there be structured progressive lesson plans and structured progressive content? And would there be examinations to note progress? 

 

Just wondering, in the west do prisoners who 'teach' need to have credentials to teach?

 

Is there any attitude that students (from within the prison) are entitled to receive teaching at a professional level? 

Further... the story says he might 'lead' English classes. What does that mean?

manage, organize, plan, monitor / assess progress of 'students', monitor other prisoners to teach English? Is he qualified in regard to English development / English teaching for all of the above? If NOT then why would he be assigned to this role?

he should teach the other prison inmates how to fool 80 million thais with a straight face, pretending to be sick and dying ... 

or how to lie, cheat, and bribe — and still believe he’s a good and honorable person himself ... 

Why doesnt he just chill and use his cash to smuggle in beer, steaks and hookers.

A personal attack has been removed

Why no Tony in jail picture when the story is about Tony in Jail?

I like the serie end 90ties and beginning this century   Oz... but maybe forbidden to watch in Thailand

.... may teach.

I may have kippers this week if I can find some decent frozen ones that have not been defrosted and frozen a few times.

What a career; from toilet cleaning manager or vice-president krap division to teacher of languages, nothing less than the Queen's English. 

Well, I hear Dr T speaking English and can only extend my sincere condolences to those students, so eagerly pre-qualified and able to learn from the master himself. 

Honestly:
- who cares what he does or does not in jail
- don't make yourself ridiculous getting an over-self-confident former prime minister to teach anything except, if he is good in it (and there are plenty of crooks surrounding him already in the same faculty)

 

10 hours ago, Pouatchee said:

His vocabulary list will prolly consist of words like manipulation, graft, corruption, hidden agenda and likely puppet

And prolly.

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai prime minister, may teach English to inmates while serving his one-year sentence at Klongprem prison, according to Corrections Department chief Prawut Wongsrinil. Given his age, he won't be assigned labor-intensive tasks outdoors. Instead, he might lead English classes on the prison premises, although no specific start date has been mentioned.

 

Thaksin, who returned to Thailand after years in self-imposed exile, was initially sentenced to eight years. His sentence was reduced to one year under a royal decree in a political maneuver involving previous prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Thaksin had earlier been involved in a notorious conspiracy to avoid imprisonment and had spent time at the Police Hospital under questionable circumstances until he was paroled last year.

 

Under current regulations, Thaksin could be eligible for parole based on good behavior after serving half his sentence. However, Prawut did not comment on the possibility of a royal pardon allowing an earlier release. The decision to have Thaksin teach English aims to utilize his skills productively within the prison system.

 

Thaksin's case highlights the ongoing complexities of Thailand's political scene, marked by legal battles and power shifts. His situation comes after former army chief Prayut orchestrated a significant political change, leading to a drastic reduction in Thaksin's original prison term shortly before Prayut's own departure from office.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Thaksin Shinawatra may teach English to inmates at Klongprem prison.
• He could be paroled earlier for good behavior after six months.
• Political dynamics significantly influenced the reduction of his sentence.

 

Related Stories:

Thaksin Visited by Sister & Ex-PM Somchai at Klong Prem

Thaksin 's Pardon Rejected, Ex-PM to Serve Full Sentence

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-10-10

 

 

Just don't let him teach Accounting, the books will be well and truly cooked

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thaksin, who returned to Thailand after years in self-imposed exile,

 

Sounds so much better than, ran away like a coward after defecating on his own doorstep...

Should he first get a teacher's license? 

Might need to learn it first. 😋

As long as he doesn't start singing English to the inmates!

 

See mr T signings Blue moon 

🤣🤣🚀😮

Should be Chinese he teaches.

1 hour ago, daveAustin said:

Might need to learn it first. 😋

He’s fluent in English, as is his sister Yingluck.

Unlike many posters on AN.

16 hours ago, scorecard said:

... including whether he has the appropriate knowledge and teaching capabilities to successfully  teach English? (Doubtful...)

 

Or does he need to attend a training course before he is allowed to 'teach English'? and would the training be conducted inside the prison or on some type of release?  Would there be structured progressive lesson plans and structured progressive content? And would there be examinations to note progress? 

 

Just wondering, in the west do prisoners who 'teach' need to have credentials to teach?

 

Is there any attitude that students (from within the prison) are entitled to receive teaching at a professional level? 

Better than looking after latrines!

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai prime minister, may teach English to inmates while serving his one-year sentence at Klongprem prison, according to Corrections Department chief Prawut Wongsrinil. Given his age, he won't be assigned labor-intensive tasks outdoors. Instead, he might lead English classes on the prison premises, although no specific start date has been mentioned

Is supervising sewer cleaning teams labour-intensive ?

I thought he was going to be the sewerage foreman so he can clean up all the crap he’s been responsible for !

23 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thai prime minister, may teach English to inmates while serving his one-year sentence at Klongprem prison, according to Corrections Department chief Prawut Wongsrinil. Given his age, he won't be assigned labor-intensive tasks outdoors. Instead, he might lead English classes on the prison premises, although no specific start date has been mentioned.

 

Thaksin, who returned to Thailand after years in self-imposed exile, was initially sentenced to eight years. His sentence was reduced to one year under a royal decree in a political maneuver involving previous prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. Thaksin had earlier been involved in a notorious conspiracy to avoid imprisonment and had spent time at the Police Hospital under questionable circumstances until he was paroled last year.

 

Under current regulations, Thaksin could be eligible for parole based on good behavior after serving half his sentence. However, Prawut did not comment on the possibility of a royal pardon allowing an earlier release. The decision to have Thaksin teach English aims to utilize his skills productively within the prison system.

 

Thaksin's case highlights the ongoing complexities of Thailand's political scene, marked by legal battles and power shifts. His situation comes after former army chief Prayut orchestrated a significant political change, leading to a drastic reduction in Thaksin's original prison term shortly before Prayut's own departure from office.

 

Key Takeaways:

• Thaksin Shinawatra may teach English to inmates at Klongprem prison.
• He could be paroled earlier for good behavior after six months.
• Political dynamics significantly influenced the reduction of his sentence.

 

Related Stories:

Thaksin Visited by Sister & Ex-PM Somchai at Klong Prem

Thaksin 's Pardon Rejected, Ex-PM to Serve Full Sentence

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from Thai Newsroom 2025-10-10

 

 

Actually, my wife and I have had the opportunity to speak with Thaksin at a funeral we attended. He was very cordial and spoke English very well without an accent that I noticed. 

3 hours ago, Sydebolle said:

What a career; from toilet cleaning manager or vice-president krap division to teacher of languages, nothing less than the Queen's English. 

Well, I hear Dr T speaking English and can only extend my sincere condolences to those students, so eagerly pre-qualified and able to learn from the master himself. 

Honestly:
- who cares what he does or does not in jail
- don't make yourself ridiculous getting an over-self-confident former prime minister to teach anything except, if he is good in it (and there are plenty of crooks surrounding him already in the same faculty)

 

Next thing he will claim that he graduated in sewerology after servicing the crappers in the nick. I wonder if he's courageous enough to bend over in the shower when he drops the soap.

1 hour ago, Red Forever said:

He’s fluent in English, as is his sister Yingluck.

Unlike many posters on AN.

IF he is fluent in English, he is one of a very rare breed of Thai's who can. Our local Central Plaza always comes out as 'Centan, and Plaza might just as well be dead as it is NEVER used.

 

1 hour ago, cynic1 said:

Better than looking after latrines!

 

You miss the point!