younghusband Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 (edited) The company he sold to Singapore was HIS company. Sure, except it's illegal for Prime Minister of Thailand to own any company, much less the market leader in telecoms. He shouldn't have been allowed even to run in the elections. The election, on Dec.23rd proves the majority like the guy. Just a correction - 40% doesn't make the majority, and in party list vote his party got even less than Democrats. News flash from Iowa.Barack Obama emerged as the clear loser in the Iowa primary with almost 60% of the popular vote ranged against him. Edited January 7, 2008 by younghusband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I`d keep my eyes open elsewhere than at the airport tomorrow morning. That`s IF she even shows up, maybe deals have already been mqade by a government not yet in power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 I guess the much vaunted "Valentine Day's Return" is off.... Lawyer: Thailand's ousted PM Thaksin ready to return by April BANGKOK, Thailand: Deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return to Thailand from self-imposed exile by mid-April and is prepared to defend himself in court against corruption-related charges, his lawyer said Monday. Thai authorities have issued arrest warrants against Thaksin — who has mostly lived in London since his ouster in September 2006 — for allegedly violating stock-trading laws and on corruption-related charges. Thaksin will not return until an elected government is in place following recent general elections, said Noppadol Pattama, Thaksin's lawyer and de facto spokesman. Thaksin's allies won the Dec. 23 elections and say they have enough support from smaller parties to form a coalition government, which would enable them to appoint a prime minister of their choice after the lower house of parliament convenes Jan. 22. Thaksin has lived abroad since he was deposed in a September 2006 military coup. He has vowed to stay out of politics but said he is ready to serve as an adviser to his allies in the People's Power Party. "Thaksin will return by mid-April to face trial," Noppadol said, reiterating remarks Thaksin made last month. "He has confidence in the Thai judicial system." The Supreme Court issued warrants in August for Thaksin and his wife, Pojamarn, related to a controversial 2003 land deal. Thaksin was charged with conflict of interest because Pojamarn bought the land from a government agency while he was prime minister. Thailand's Channel 9 and TITV reported Tuesday night that Pojamarn would return to Bangkok on Tuesday morning, and was expected to be immediately arrested. Police could not be reached for comment on the reports. In September, a Thai criminal court issued another arrest warrant for Thaksin over alleged concealment of his ownership of millions of dollars worth of shares from the Thai stock exchange. Both cases stem from investigations by the Assets Examination Committee, but Thaksin has accused the committee of bias. His People's Power Party allies say they would — if they form the next government — consider dissolving the committee and letting other counter-corruption agencies investigate. "Since the country has returned to democracy, we will now consider a serious legal action against the Assets Examination Committee for bullying Thaksin and his family," Noppadol said. Thaksin has already tried to file lawsuits against committee members, but courts found the cases groundless and refused to accept them. Thaksin denies any wrongdoing while he was prime minister, from 2001 to 2006. - Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Thai former premier's wife to return to Thailand BANGKOK -- Pojamarn Shinawatra, wife of Thailand's ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand on Tuesday, local media reported on Monday. Pojamarn is scheduled to arrive at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport from Hong Kong at about 08:15 a.m. local time (0115 GMT) on Tuesday, a police source was quoted by local news network The Nation as saying. "She is expected to face arrest as a court has issued an arrest warrant for her and her husband on an alleged abuse of power during Thaksin was acting prime minister," the report said. Earlier, a prosecutor of the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) said that they will not hesitate to arrest former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his wife as soon as they arrives in Thailand. Thaksin, the former premier who was ousted from the Government House during a military coup on Sept. 19, 2006, is facing criminal charges on a land deal and other dozens of cases. Thanksin said recently that he will return to Thailand during February to April next year. - Xinhua Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Clifton Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Hundreds of freshly cut roses will be packed in boxes in the next few hours. Women with big hairdos are drinking plenty of water for all the crying that needs to be done tomorrow as a day's paid work. Another bunch have been busy on cell phones gathering up more thugs and paid protesters. Déja vu all over again. If not tomorrow, apply same the next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 LAND SCANDAL HEARING Pojaman returns today Thaksin's wife flies home this morning to face corruption charge in court Pojaman Shinawatra, wife of ex-premier Thaksin, returns to Thailand this morning to fight a corruption case involving her questionable land purchase while her husband was in power, the National Police Chief said yesterday. "We will provide safety for Pojaman at the airport and assign female police officers to escort her," General Seripisut Temiyavej said. Pojaman is expected to take Thai Airways International flight TG 603 from Hong Kong and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport some time after 9am, according to sources. *Flight TG 603 departing Hong Kong at 08.00 hours, arriving in Bangkok at 09.40 hours.*- http://www.thaiairways.com Thaksin is also now in Hong Kong. The move came after Thaksin's remark that he would return to Thailand in April. The ex-PM has lived in exile in London since his government was overthrown in a military coup in September 2006. Upon her arrival at the airport, Pojaman is expected to face arrest. The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions earlier issued an arrest warrant for her and Thaksin for alleged abuse of power. The court has put on hold the trial as Thaksin, who lives in exile in London and Hong Kong, and Pojaman failed to show up at court hearings. However, the arrest warrants are still intact. The couple face arrest after they failed to appear in court in the case stemming from Pojaman's purchase of a coveted land plot in Bangkok's Ratchadaphisek area from the government's Financial Institutions Development Fund. Police from the Rachathewa station in Samut Prakan, which has jurisdiction over the airport, are to deal with initial paperwork involving Pojaman's arrest before she is taken to the Supreme Court, according to sources. Pojaman will also show up at the Supreme Court before noon today to face the charges against her, according to a source close to her. She had requested police protection from General Seripisut while on her way to the court, the source said. Pojaman also had prepared surety to be produced with the court in her request for temporary release. Pojaman's daughter Pinthongta had coordinated with officials offering 5 Million Baht in bail, according to the source, who expected her to be released on bail. In a related development, Rakkiat Pattanapong, Secretary to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, said yesterday that if Pojaman showed up today, a panel of judges could immediately hear her testimony. He said police had not contacted judges about Pojaman's expected return. - The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Potjaman due to return today Will be taken straight to court, says her aide Potjaman Shinawatra will be taken into police custody the moment she lands at Suvarnabhumi airport today to face corruption charges on the controversial Ratchadaphisek land deal and share concealment involving SC Asset Co, a firm run by her family. National Police Chief Gen Seripisuth Temiyavej said the wife of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was due about 9am and would be put under police protection. She will come alone and ''police are ready for her return.'' A source said she would be arriving from Hong Kong on flight TG 603, due at 9.40am. The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions issued arrest warrants for Thaksin and his wife in August last year after the couple failed to appear for the first hearing in the 772-million-baht Ratchadaphisek land purchase case. Her aide said Potjaman will immediately go before the Supreme Court to defend the charges. Potjaman had prepared money to bail herself out of court. Thaksin and Potjaman face charges over the 33-rai Ratchadaphisek land purchase from the Financial Institutions Development Fund in 2003, and also over the intention to conceal assets in SC Asset, which is against the stock trading law. After appearing before the court, she will be taken by the Department of Special Investigation, who want her on the asset concealment charge, according to Mr Rakkiart. Continued here: http://www.bangkokpost.net/News/08Jan2008_news02.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thaksin's wife set to return to Thailand on Tuesday BANGKOK - The wife of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would return to Bangkok on Tuesday morning to fight corruption charges, Thai national police chief Sereepisut Taemeyaves said on Monday. Police General Sereepisut said Pojaman Shinawatra would arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport by 9 am (0200 GMT), and security measures had been stepped up to ensure her safety. Gen Sereepisut brushed aside reports the ex-PM's wife would be arrested, saying police would escort her from the airport to the court in order to ensure no untoward incident occurs. "As far as I know, Pojaman's planned return is to fight court cases and she would immediately seek court permission to grant her bail," said the national police chief. Thaksin and his wife are charged with corruption in relation to the purchase of a 772 Million Baht plot of land in Bangkok's Rachadapisek area in 2003. The former prime minister is accused of illegally influencing the deal and helping his wife to buy the government-owned land at a bargain price while he was in office. Thaksin and his wife have denied any wrongdoing. Pojaman also has to fight charges of evading 546 Million Baht in back taxes involved in the 1997 transfer of shares in the family's telecommunications empire later known as Shin Corp. Arrest warrants were issued for the couple for failing to appear before the Court, but the former premier, who was overthrown in a coup on September 19 2006 and who has been living overseas since, mainly in London, had repeatedly said he and his wife would not return to Thailand until after a general election was held and a new government formed. - MCOT =============================== Touchdown in 2 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Gen Sereepisut brushed aside reports the ex-PM's wife would be arrested, saying police would escort her from the airport to the court in order to ensure no untoward incident occurs.- MCOT Does anybody know, is this personal police-escort service also available, to people who aren't Elite-Card holders ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wife of ousted Thai PM returning home to face corruption charges BANGKOK, Thailand - The wife of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra planned to return to Thailand on Tuesday to face corruption charges, her lawyer said. Pichit Chuenban, chief lawyer for Pojamarn Shinawatra, said she would turn herself in upon arrival at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport and court proceedings would begin the same day. Pichit told the Associated Press that Pojamarn had sent him a statement saying: "I intend to fight the charges in court ... I am willing to fight the case in court in accordance with the judicial system." The case involves Pojamarn's 2003 purchase of some prime Bangkok real estate from the Financial Institutions Development Fund, a state rescue fund directed by the central bank. An anti-corruption law bars prime ministers or their spouses from doing business with government agencies. The Supreme Court issued warrants in August for Thaksin and his wife on charges of conflict of interest and malfeasance. Each charges carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. The couple also faces arrest over alleged concealment of his ownership of millions of dollars worth of shares from the Thai Stock Exchange. The lawyer declined to talk about Thaksin, saying he was only charged with handling the case against Pojamarn. But Thaksin's lawyer said Monday that the former prime minister plans to return to Thailand from self-imposed exile by mid-April and is also prepared to defend himself in court. Thaksin denies any wrongdoing while he was prime minister from 2001 to 2006. Thaksin has been living mostly in London since his ouster in a September 2006 military coup. Noppadol Pattama, Thaksin's lawyer, said Thaksin will not return until an elected government is in place following recent general elections. Thaksin has lived abroad since he was deposed in the coup. He has vowed to stay out of politics but said he is ready to serve as an adviser to his allies in the People's Power Party. - Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 TITV is now broadcasting a live on-site coverage at the airport.... but no Pojaman yet. Probably held up by some huge lines at Immigration? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammered Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Sounds like a deal has been done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esprit Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 TITV is now broadcasting a live on-site coverage at the airport.... but no Pojaman yet. Probably held up by some huge lines at Immigration? Or feeling a little unwell after eating the pallonium sandwich onboard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wife of ousted prime minister lands at Suvarnabhumi Airport Pojamarn Shinawatra's flight TG 603 from Hong Kong landed at the Suvarnabhumi Airport as scheduled at 9.30am. Dozens of reporters, both local and foreign, are now waiting at the arrival lounge and exit doors of the airport. Pojamarn, wife of ousted prime minister Thaksin, returned home today to face corruption charges. At 9.58am, Assistant Police Chief Pol Lt Gen Watcharapon Prasarnratchakit, said in an telephone interview that he is now with Pojamarn inside the airport. He declined to elaborate, saying only that Pojamarn will be taken directly from the airport to the Supreme Court. Police said earlier that Pojaman will be arrested upon arrival on graft charges as she and her husband, Thaksin, then prime minister, were accused of abusing of power to buy Rachadapisek land. She is expected to seek bail. It is reported Tuesday that Police Department will send a vehicle to pick up Pojamarn from the plane. She will not be taken to Rachateva Police station, which is inside the airport, to be issued the arrest. Instead she will go directly from the airport to the Supreme Court and all the process including the arrest and applying for bail, will be done there. - The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Security stepped up at Supreme Court About 40 policemen were deployed at the Supreme Court Tuesday morning to step up security in preparations for the surrender of Pojaman Shinawatra. An army of reporters were also waiting for her the court. - The Nation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Potjaman expected to be granted bail Secretary to the Supreme Court Rakkiart Wattapong maintained that Mrs Potjaman Shinawatra, wife of ousted premier Thaksin, will be accompanied by police to the Supreme Court as soon as she lands at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. Udom Fuangfoong, a member of the Assets Scrutiny Committee (ASC) investigating the controversial Ratchadaphisek land deal, said chances were high that Mrs Potjaman will be granted bail if she is able to produce the bail money requested by the court. More from the Bangkok Post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wife of ousted Thai PM Thaksin returns BANGKOK, Thailand—The wife of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was handed an arrest warrant after she returned to Thailand on Tuesday to face corruption charges that could put her behind bars for 20 years, police said. Police presented Pojamarn Shinawatra with the warrant at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport and asked her to sign it, said police Maj. Gen. Thaweesak Toochinda. "We are asking her to double-check the document to insure that she is the same person for which the court has issued the arrest warrant and then will take her right to the court," Thaweesak said. - Associated Press Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Khunying Pojaman returns to stand trail on land scandal case Media reports have revealed that wife of ousted Prime Minsiter Thaksin Shinawatra, Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra will be returning to Thailand today. The former premiere’s spouse will be dealing with a warrant for her arrest in a scandal involving the purchase of land in Ratchada. Khunying Pojaman will be traveling from Hong Kong and is expected to arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport at approximately 9 AM. Sources stated that she has prepared documentation and other formalities to expedite her departure from the airport after arrival. All media venues though have not yet been able to confirm whether or not she will be joined by the former Prime Minister. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Udom Fuangfung says court has last say on bail Mr Udom Fuangfung (อุดม เฟื่องฟุ้ง), chairman of the committee investigating the Ratchada land purchase case said on the return of Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra that she has to report to the Supreme Court immediately. Mr. Udom however, stated that though Khunying Pojaman is prepared to return to pay bail as to alleviate her husbands need to travel to Thailand, the court will still have to decide whether or not to grant the right. Mr. Udom said that the bail will be based on the discretion of the court officer. He said that he will not comment on whether or not the bail should be allowed as it is beyond his responsibility. Mr. Udom also commented on the ongoing 2 and 3 digit lottery case, stating that it is in the process of consideration by the Office of the Attorney General. The office has been given 30 days to decide whether or not the matter will be taken to court. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Police to provide tight security for ex-premier’s wife Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont said the Royal Thai Police is responsible for security for wife of former premier Khunying Potjaman Shinawatra (พจมาน ชินวัตร) who will be returning to Thailand from Hong Kong today. The premier said before the Cabinet meeting today that he did not instruct any government units in particular to step up security measures for Khunying Potjaman. He also denied that he had a telephone conversation with the ex-PM. Acting member of the parliament from the People Power party, Noppadol Pattama, confirmed Khunying Potjaman will arrive at the Suvarnabhumi Airport at around 10.00 am. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Police Commander assures security for Khunying Pojaman Commander of the National Police, Police General Seripisuth Temiyavej (.เสรีพิศุทธ์ เตมียาเวส) affirmed that he has instructed officers to travel to Suvarnabhumi airport and guard the wife of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra. He stated that the police will be guarding Khunying Pojaman as she is the spouse of a former Prime Minister. Police General Seripisuth revealed that police will be escorting Khunying Pojaman from the Suvarnabhumi airport to her residence of choice and will continue to be present around her for protection throughout her stay. At the moment the Police Commander has anticipated that the ex-premiere’s partner will be staying at her residence in Jarun-Sanitwong and has dispatched officers to provide security in the area. Police General Seripisuth assured that police will assist Khunying Pojaman during her stay and provide convenience in her travels as she fights the land purchase scandal in Ratchada. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 PM says police looking after Khunying Potjaman The Prime Minister and Interior Minister, Gen. Surayud Chulanont (สุรยุทธ์ จุลานนท์), says the Royal Thai Police will provide security to the wife of deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (ทักษิณ ชินวัตร), Khunying Potjaman (พจมาน) Shinawatra, as she has arrived in Thailand to appear for the first hearing in the 772-million-baht Ratchadaphisek land purchase case. Before chairing the Cabinet meeting today (January 8th), Gen. Surayud says Khunying Potjaman did not notify the interim government of her arrival. However, the Prime Minister says it is the Royal Thai Police's responsibility to take care of Khunying Potjaman's matter. Khunying Potjaman is expected to go before the Supreme Court to defend the charges, and she also has prepared money to bail herself out. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Wife of ousted prime minister lands at Suvarnabhumi Airport Khunying Pojamarn Shinawatra's flight TG 603 from Hong Kong landed at the Suvarnabhumi Airport as scheduled at 9.30am. Dozens of reporters, both local and foreign, are now waiting at the arrival lounge and exit doors of the airport. Pojamarn, wife of ousted prime minister Thaksin, returns home today to face corruption charges. At 9.58am, Assistant Police Chief Pol Lt Gen Watcharapon Prasarnratchakit, said in an telephone interview that he is now with Pojamarn inside the airport. He declined to elaborate, saying only that Pojamarn will be taken directly from the airport to the Supreme Court. Police said earlier that Pojaman will be arrested upon arrival on graft charges as she and her husband, Thaksin, then prime minister, were accused of abusing of power to buy Rachadapisek land. She is expected to seek bail. It is reported Tuesday that Police Department will send a vehicle to pick up Pojamarn from the plane. She will not be taken to Rachateva Police station, which is inside the airport, to be issued the arrest. Instead she will go directly from the airport to the Supreme Court and all the process including the arrest and applying for bail, will be done there. Source: The Nation - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Security stepped up at Supreme Court About 40 policemen were deployed at the Supreme Court Tuesday morning to step up security in preparations for the surrender of Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra. An army of reporters were also waiting for her the court. Source: The Nation - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 (edited) Mr. Udom said that the bail will be based on the discretion of the court officer. As evidenced by the Pai policeman charged with murder being granted bail and the Bang Saen Godfather Somchai Khunpleum being granted bail AFTER his conviction for first degree murder, she'll no doubt be granted bail... still it would be interesting to see other well-established (elsewhere, anyway) criteria used for granting bail, such as any of these which would typically be grounds for seriously considering the denying of bail: Is the person a flight risk? Check, she was subpoenaed six months ago and failed to appear numerous times on numerous court dates with frequent postponements. Does the suspect have the financial means to commit a flight from prosecution? Check, and THEN some. Is the potential punishment, if found guilty, severe? Check, 20 years is a lengthy prison sentence. Oh well, it's off to the mansion for her after the formalities. Edited January 8, 2008 by sriracha john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Minister Theerapat voices support for Khunying Potjaman’s return to Thailand Minister attached to the Office of the Prime Minister, Theerapat Serirangsan (ธีรภัทร์ เสรีรังสรรค์), expresses confidence that the return to the country of ex-premier’s wife Khunying Potjaman Shinawatra (พจมาน ชินวัตร) will not create political chaos. The minister says he agrees that Khunying Potjaman should return to Thailand to defend herself in court concerning the Ratchadaphisek land deal case. He also expresses his belief that the courts will treat her fairly and the People’s Alliance for Democracy will not gather to protest against her. Mr Theerapat adds that the commissioner-general of the Royal Thai Police affirmed he will ensure that Khunying Potjaman will be provided with security. He also assures no interference in the justice system. Regarding the Council of National Security’s dispatch of officers to the office of the Election Commission (EC) in Buri Ram province, the minister says a protest to pressure the commission is not appropriate and suggests that those who disagree with EC should stick to laws. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 All quiet at residence of ousted PM The atmosphere at deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)'s residence at Charansanitwong 69 in Bangkok is still dormant. Even though Dr. Thaksin's wife, Khunying Potjaman (พจมาน) Shinawatra, has arrived in Thailand to face her corruption charges, there have been no movements from other members of the Shinawatra family, including Dr. Thaksin's three children and associates. At present, there are about 20 gardeners and a pick-up truck working at the Shinawatra's residence. It is expected that the atmosphere at Dr. Thaksin's house will be quiet throughout the day. Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Thaksin's wife returns to face corruption charges The wife of ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in the Thai capital Tuesday morning with police escorting her from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions to fight corruption charges, police said. Pojaman Shinawatra arrived on Thai International flight TG 603 from Hong Kong with no welcoming entourage of supporters to greet her at the airport. Her lawyer, Pichit Chuenban, said earlier he had prepared Bt5 million surety to seek bail for his client. Mr. Thaksin and his wife are charged with corruption in relation to the purchase of a Bt772 million plot of land in Bangkok's Rachadapisek area in 2003. The former prime minister is accused of illegally influencing the deal and helping his wife purchase the government-owned parcel of land at a bargain price while he was in office. Mr. Thaksin and his wife have denied any wrongdoing. Arrest warrants were issued for the couple for failing to appear before the Court last year. Mr. Thaksin's lawyer said Monday that the ousted prime minister plans to return to Thailand by mid-April and is also prepared to defend himself in court. Meanwhile, Sunai Manomaiudom, director-general of the Department of Special Investigation, said Mrs. Pojaman's lawyers had contacted the DSI to appear before the investigators on Tuesday afternoon to acknowledge charges over the alleged concealment of the shareholding structure in SC Assets, part of her familly's huge business empire. If found guilty, she could face up to eight years imprisonment. Source: TNA - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sriracha john Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 At present, there are about 20 gardeners and a pick-up truck working at the Shinawatra's residence. 20 gardeners... not toooo ostentatious, huh?... but then, I suppose they're all holding 900 million baht in assets each.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai Dee Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Pojamarn freed on bail Supreme Court has freed Khunying Pojamarn Shinawatra who returned home to face graft charges on Tuesday on bail. In granting Bt5 million bail, the high court set two conditions - ban from leaving the country, ban from interfering with the judicial proceedings. It also revoked the arrest warrant against Pojamarn. At 11.45am, Pojamarn left the court house and she is scheduled to surrender to another arrest warrant at the Department of Special Investigation at 2.30pm. Upon leaving the court house, she was greeting by dozens of cheering supporters. Pojarman arrived at the Supreme Court at about 11am to face corruption charges after returning to Thailand from Hong Kong this morning. The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has issued an arrest warrant for her and her husband, Thaksin, for abusing of power to buy Ratchadapisek land. Pojamarn arrived at the court with her children and former deputy prime minister Pol Gen Chidchai Wannasathit. Source: The Nation - 08 January 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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