Court dismisses action brought by Thaksin

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Court dismisses action brought by Thaksin
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- The Central Administrative Court on Friday dismissed an action brought by ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra against members of now-defunct National Examination Committee (AEC) for violating AEC regulations and holding a press conference about its freezing of Thaksin's assets.

Thaksin, who is now in self-exile and who was represented by his lawyer, alleged that the press conference damaged his reputation.

The Court said the complainant had abused his power in giving benefits to his family and friends in five different cases, thus the AEC's press conference on the freezing of his assets was in line with the facts. It did not tarnish his reputation nor did it violate any regulations. The Court therefore decided to reject the case.


-- The Nation 2013-12-27

[ginjag]

YiPPPPPEEEEEE, good sign I hope. (star of hope) *

[JRSoul]

"The Court said the complainant had abused his power in giving benefits to his family and friends in five different cases......"

Not quite the result he wanted, I bet. Of course, there are some that still believe he is the country's benefactor, DOH!

[zydeco]

And the worm continues to turn.

[eggers]

Interesting both PM's ,Yingluck &Thaksin, have "left the building"....one in Chiang Mai, one Dubai!

[dtarasin]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this put to rest the anti-government protesters claim that the Thaksin regime has infiltrated and corrupted every aspect of the government and legal system? Doesn't this show that the system, while in need of fixing, isn't completely broken beyond repair?

[GrantSmith]

*Waits for the obligatory comments from those with rouge coloured glasses on*

"The Central Administritave Court does not have the authority to rule on such cases"

How droll...

[canopus1969]

alleged that the press conference damaged his reputation

Don't see how when his reputation is sh*t to start with

[JRSoul]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this put to rest the anti-government protesters claim that the Thaksin regime has infiltrated and corrupted every aspect of the government and legal system? Doesn't this show that the system, while in need of fixing, isn't completely broken beyond repair?

I think there's enough needing fixing to give it a go. A good start would be officials who refuse to forward criminal cases to the courts, minor stuff like perjury and terrorism.

[Scamper]

In response to another poster's question, if Thaksin had sway over the courts he would have been here long ago. The courts - and the laws they enforce - are the one thing that is keeping Thaksin from here - hence the Yingluck administration's failed attempt to have his convictions nullified in the massive blunder of the amnesty bill.

Edited December 27, 2013 by Scamper

[NoBrainer]

I was just wondering how long it will take the DSI to charge the caretaker PM with murder for the death of Wasu Chantabutr in yesterdays protest suppression operations.

After all what's good for the Goose must be good for the Gander.

[winstonc]

oh where are our red friends here ..come on guys thaky needs some morale farang support,trolls wanted asap....

[Mosha]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

[diceq]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

If Thaksin is so guilty, how come no country will extradite him? He's freely travelling to countries like U.S and Singapore without being arrested.

It's funny how you people keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is. But you only apply that corruption where it suits you.

[dtarasin]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this put to rest the anti-government protesters claim that the Thaksin regime has infiltrated and corrupted every aspect of the government and legal system? Doesn't this show that the system, while in need of fixing, isn't completely broken beyond repair?

I think there's enough needing fixing to give it a go. A good start would be officials who refuse to forward criminal cases to the courts, minor stuff like perjury and terrorism.

Agreed, but how does dismantling democratic process achieve this? If the court system works, then the legal checks and balances are there, so any illegal actions from the governing party can and should be brought to the courts by the opposition.

[dtarasin]

In response to another poster's question, if Thaksin had sway over the courts he would have been here long ago. The courts - and the laws they enforce - are the one thing that is keeping Thaksin from here - hence the Yingluck administration's failed attempt to have his convictions nullified in the massive blunder of the amnesty bill.

Agreed, but how does dismantling democratic process achieve this? If the court system works, then the legal checks and balances are there, so any illegal actions from the governing party can and should be brought to the courts by the opposition.

[JRSoul]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

If Thaksin is so guilty, how come no country will extradite him? He's freely travelling to countries like U.S and Singapore without being arrested.

It's funny how you people keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is. But you only apply that corruption where it suits you.

First, you have to ask................

[waza]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

If Thaksin is so guilty, how come no country will extradite him? He's freely travelling to countries like U.S and Singapore without being arrested.

It's funny how you people keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is. But you only apply that corruption where it suits you.

I guess for the same reason Thaksin is running around with a valid Thai passport illegally issued, because his government is looking after him.

[Bluespunk]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile"

He's not in exile. He's a fugitive criminal evading justice.

[chainarong]

This guy is in another loop, Thaskin the criminal, on the run, takes court action , this shows the mind of this idiot , he's a fruity this one, millions adore this silly little man , one hopes that lives are not being lost in vane for this oxygen thief.

[diceq]

I guess for the same reason Thaksin is running around with a valid Thai passport illegally issued, because his government is looking after him.

They could have sought extradition during the military dictatorship as well. Why didn't they? The only reason I can think of is that the rest of the world knows that these are trumped up charges.

[mrtoad]

Hard to tarnish the reputation if a convicted , criminal fugitive. There'll be an unhappy little man in Dubai today.

[Costas2008]

diceq, on 27 Dec 2013 - 15:46, said:

Mosha, on 27 Dec 2013 - 15:38, said:

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

If Thaksin is so guilty, how come no country will extradite him? He's freely travelling to countries like U.S and Singapore without being arrested.

It's funny how you people keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is. But you only apply that corruption where it suits you.

Because his sister and her government provided him with a diplomatic passport.

[diceq]

Because his sister and her government provided him with a diplomatic passport.

Again, even if this is true, it happened after the military dictatorship. It does not answer the question why he was never extradited during the military dictatorship.

[Bluespunk]

Because his sister and her government provided him with a diplomatic passport.

Again, even if this is true, it happened after the military dictatorship. It does not answer the question why he was never extradited during the military dictatorship.

Possibly it suits everyone's purpose that he remains out of the country. Might explain the ease with which he fled the country.

[whybother]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

If Thaksin is so guilty, how come no country will extradite him? He's freely travelling to countries like U.S and Singapore without being arrested.

It's funny how you people keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is. But you only apply that corruption where it suits you.

Maybe no one actually wants him back here. He is quite free to return on his own accord. If his is so innocent, why doesn't he come back and fight his charges?

People keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is ... umm ... because it is corrupt. Are you suggesting it isn't?

[Bender]

I guess for the same reason Thaksin is running around with a valid Thai passport illegally issued, because his government is looking after him.

They could have sought extradition during the military dictatorship as well. Why didn't they? The only reason I can think of is that the rest of the world knows that these are trumped up charges.

I remember that Abhist along Suthep were claiming, for months, that thailand did ask interpol to issue an international warrant...

to learn later that the european agency did never receive any request ... and in any case, interpol said they will never comply to go after TS... go figure why

maybe TS is a criminal only for the yellow shirt (i know this last sentence will sent some people here balistic )

[newcomer71]

Good! So something works in the judicial system!

Will be nice to see the same way applied to every corrupted, outlaw politicians in this country!

Then, and only then, things in Thai politics will begin to work better...

[mikemac]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but doesn't this put to rest the anti-government protesters claim that the Thaksin regime has infiltrated and corrupted every aspect of the government and legal system? Doesn't this show that the system, while in need of fixing, isn't completely broken beyond repair?

To answer your first question.........................NO !

As to your second question...................Perhaps it is repairable, but first you must completely remove any trace of the Shinawatra regime.

[slapout]

"Thaksin, who is now in self-exile" AKA on the run.

If Thaksin is so guilty, how come no country will extradite him? He's freely travelling to countries like U.S and Singapore without being arrested.

It's funny how you people keep re-iterating how corrupt Thailand is. But you only apply that corruption where it suits you.

I am not aware that either of the last two Thai governments have requested extrodition of Thaksin from any foreign country. The next question is why have they not?

Well considering the hodgepoge of the makeup of the coalitions, their individuals reputation, backgrounds, and their reported association with some of the dubious deals made over the past few years, it may be a CYA, omission. Now I would not go so far as to accuse all Thai ex or serving politicions as being corrupt, but I think I could safely fire a 12 gage loaded with birdshot at Government house when it was packed to the rafters and chances of hitting a innocent would be of little concern.