Attorney General reviews decision to not indict ex-PM Thaksin

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Attorney General reviews decision to not indict ex-PM Thaksin
By English News



BANGKOK, OCT 29 – Thailand’s Attorney General will review an earlier decision not to press terrorism charge against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to its spokesman.

Nantasak Poolsak said the move was in response to a complaint to the Office of the Attorney General seeking to revise the earlier conclusion by then attorney general Chulasingh Vasantasingh not to indict Mr Thaksin for instigating the mass rally which led to a large-scale political upheaval in Bangkok in 2010.

Newly-appointed Attorney General Athapol Yaisawang set up a committee to discuss Mr Chulasingh’s decision against the indictment and promised to treat the case fairly.

It depends on whether the committee finds new evidence to charge Mr Thaksin and reverse the former attorney general’s decision, said Mr Nantasak.

Vinai Damrongmongkolkul, inspector general, will lead the investigation committee. Mr Vinai was director general of the Special Case Department and spokesman in Mr Chulasingh’s administration.

Watcharin Panurattana, deputy spokesman, said it was the attorney general’s authority to seek the extradition of a suspect abroad if the case was pending the court’s verdict.

If a culprit flees the country after a court judgement, the court is in charge of issuing an arrest warrant, while the National Police Bureau and the Foreign Ministry are responsible for bringing him back to the country, he said. (MCOT online news)


-- TNA 2013-10-29

[Tatsujin]

mmmmm . . . more hot air? smoke and mirrors?

[Neilly]

Nantasak Poolsak said the move was in response to a complaint to the Office of the Attorney General seeking to revise the earlier conclusion by then attorney general Chulasingh Vasantasingh not to indict Mr Thaksin for instigating the mass rally which led to a large-scale political upheaval in Bangkok in 2010.

So, just who else would have instigated it?...the tooth fairy?

[Thaddeus]

mmmmm . . . more hot air? smoke and mirrors?

Look everyone, watch the spinning plates on sticks.

(hopefully you won't notice what is really going on)

[NongKhaiKid]

In due time will the AG say anything other than " having fully reviewed the original decision the committe finds it was was correct and completely lawful and I concur with their findings " ?

[Thait Spot]

Every time I get up in the morning I go through the motions.

Probably the same smell

[soi41]

If the "evidence" in the case mentioned in the OP doesn't stick, maybe the Attorney General should have a look at Dear Leaders War on drugs, the Tak Bai "incident" or the Krung Se killings.

Sure there are no statute of limitations for massmurder??

[Nickymaster]

If the "evidence" in the case mentioned in the OP doesn't stick, maybe the Attorney General should have a look at Dear Leaders War on drugs, the Tak Bai "incident" or the Krung Se killings.

Sure there are no statute of limitations for massmurder??

takbai.jpg

The public calls it massmurder but Thaksin and his cronies will call it political and therefor they will receive amnesty.

[Gonzo the Face]

It may be a thought that the ruling party will wait until they feel the amnesty bill passage is a sure thing, then and only then, will they reverse the no bill against Thaksin and feel its ok to bring charges against him. Of course the then passage of the assumed proven amnesty bill will make it a moot point as there will now a clean slate for all

[ginjag]

Come on lads, this guy is as innocent as you could get, why pick on the man ?? he has kept out of politics, out of the limelight, has never had visitors abroad, does not use the internet, enjoying his retirement and all charges are politically motivated. He is trying to spend his well earned wealth before he meets his maker.

just to add my psychiatrist says I need prolonged treatment, and I do not understand why.

[gemini81]

Takes cowards to know a coward.

[TomTao]

I am wondering if the new AG might have a political bias, rather than being unbiased, first he decides to drop the terrorism charges against Thaksin and the decides to charge Abhisit and Suthep. If there is sufficient evidence to warrent the dropping of charges against a furgitive who is on the run, then fine, and if there is sufficient evidence to indict someone who was carrying out thier duty against an armed mob that had terrorised the populace, invaded a hospital and set fire to at least one building in the commercial heart of the city causing disruption to the livelihoods of a large number of retailers, then go ahead. If however, the AG is acting with political bias, then perhaps the same commitee which is reviewing the dropping of charges against the fugitive former PM should also investigate the AG's actions.

[gemini81]

If the "evidence" in the case mentioned in the OP doesn't stick, maybe the Attorney General should have a look at Dear Leaders War on drugs, the Tak Bai "incident" or the Krung Se killings.

Sure there are no statute of limitations for massmurder??

takbai.jpg

The public calls it massmurder but Thaksin and his cronies will call it political and therefor they will receive amnesty.

Yep, put them together and it is political mass murder- truly what he did.

[LuckyLew]

This review is all for show

Nothing will come of it

Thaksin will not b charge with jack

Then he will come back an get whacked

Just my opinion

[aussieinthailand]

I was just wondering how many AG's decisions to not indict Thaksin will it take till many people here to accept it and get over it?

and would the same attitude extend to any decision by any AG to the dem's leader and his deputy for their roll in the 2010 riots?

[virtualtraveller]

What, review the decision if they find new evidence to prove that Thaksin wasn't actually out the country on the run, so he can be indicted all the same.

What a joke, these agencies have become so utterly biased they make the coup govt look like angels.

[ginjag]

If a culprit flees the country after a court judgement, the court is in charge of issuing an arrest warrant, while the National Police Bureau and the Foreign Ministry are responsible for bringing him back to the country, he said. (MCOT online news)

-- So that means multiple agencies didn't do their jobs?

Who are doing their jobs ???

The courts - the international community are aware of Thai style justice

railways -vintage/antique

highways -dangerous

water management -mass mismanagement

Food-RICE - money to who

Health - canals stink-markets same-old and handicapped forgotten

P.M. - rarely attends-never in a position to be questioned

Police - not govern in general

education - a mess- basic only

Tourism - decisions a joke, every week a different idea.

The list is never ending, I would love to say all these are doing their very best, BUT I would be telling porky pies.

Thai people do something and put these departments in order.

[worgeordie]

This Government has done more U turns, than there are in Bangkok,

regards Worgeordie

[waza]

"BANGKOK, OCT 29 – Thailand’s Attorney General will review an earlier decision not to press terrorism charge against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to its spokesman."

Don't worry all you members of the Thaksin cult he is only joking, there is no fear that this man will in any way cause Thaksin any embarrassment.

"If a culprit flees the country after a court judgement, the court is in charge of issuing an arrest warrant, while the National Police Bureau and the Foreign Ministry are responsible for bringing him back to the country, he said. (MCOT online news)"

Would this be the same foreign ministry that gave Thaksin back his Thai passport and has since refused to comply with the Ombudsman ultimatum, while the National Police Bureau is headed by Adul Saengsingkaew a close confidant of Thaksin. So I guess not much chance there either.

[laurentbkk]

so when Taksin is expected to be welcome in Thailand ?

[gemini81]

If a culprit flees the country after a court judgement, the court is in charge of issuing an arrest warrant, while the National Police Bureau and the Foreign Ministry are responsible for bringing him back to the country, he said. (MCOT online news)

-- So that means multiple agencies didn't do their jobs?

Who are doing their jobs ???

The courts - the international community are aware of Thai style justice

railways -vintage/antique

highways -dangerous

water management -mass mismanagement

Food-RICE - money to who

Health - canals stink-markets same-old and handicapped forgotten

P.M. - rarely attends-never in a position to be questioned

Police - not govern in general

education - a mess- basic only

Tourism - decisions a joke, every week a different idea.

The list is never ending, I would love to say all these are doing their very best, BUT I would be telling porky pies.

Thai people do something and put these departments in order.

Sad but indeed true- as you said, the above only scratches the surface. I am gonna add 2 new entries into urban dictionary: Ineptitude: Thai politics, Inept: Thai politicians

[ginjag]

so when Taksin is expected to be welcome in Thailand ?

If he comes back today there will be the biggest punch up nationwide like you have never before witnessed .

[bigbamboo]

If a culprit flees the country after a court judgement, the court is in charge of issuing an arrest warrant, while the National Police Bureau and the Foreign Ministry are responsible for bringing him back to the country, he said. (MCOT online news)

-- So that means multiple agencies didn't do their jobs?

You sound surprised.

[klauskunkel]

Is that a wig? Looks like a Donald Trump hairdo Thai-style to me...

[siampolee]

Might well be that the new A.G. is trying to up the ante along with bigger lunch boxes to be provided in long court cases in this matter.

[h90]

If the "evidence" in the case mentioned in the OP doesn't stick, maybe the Attorney General should have a look at Dear Leaders War on drugs, the Tak Bai "incident" or the Krung Se killings.

Sure there are no statute of limitations for massmurder??

takbai.jpg

carefully with the word massmurder....I got suspended for calling Thaksin a massmurder......

[h90]

Might well be that the new A.G. is trying to up the ante along with bigger lunch boxes to be provided in long court cases in this matter.

pastry box it was.....

[ratcatcher]

If the "evidence" in the case mentioned in the OP doesn't stick, maybe the Attorney General should have a look at Dear Leaders War on drugs, the Tak Bai "incident" or the Krung Se killings.

Sure there are no statute of limitations for massmurder??

takbai.jpg

carefully with the word massmurder....I got suspended for calling Thaksin a massmurder......

You probably got suspended for using massmurder as opposed to mass murderer?

[fab4]

I am wondering if the new AG might have a political bias, rather than being unbiased, first he decides to drop the terrorism charges against Thaksin and the decides to charge Abhisit and Suthep. If there is sufficient evidence to warrent the dropping of charges against a furgitive who is on the run, then fine, and if there is sufficient evidence to indict someone who was carrying out thier duty against an armed mob that had terrorised the populace, invaded a hospital and set fire to at least one building in the commercial heart of the city causing disruption to the livelihoods of a large number of retailers, then go ahead. If however, the AG is acting with political bias, then perhaps the same commitee which is reviewing the dropping of charges against the fugitive former PM should also investigate the AG's actions.

Wrong, completely wrong. This AG did not drop the terrorism charges against Thaksin. That was done in October by the previous AG, the one appointed by abhisit.

The new AG has decided to send the murder charges against abhisit and suthep to the courts.

The new AG is now apparently thinking about repealing the decision of his predecessor and reinstating the charge of terrorism against Thaksin.

Hardly the actions of a man "bought" by Thaksin, one would have thought.

[marell]

so when Taksin is expected to be welcome in Thailand ?

Don't hold your breath. There is still a very major obstacle to his return. Think about it.