NACC to launch probe into criminal charges against Yingluck

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NACC to launch probe into criminal charges against Yingluck



BANGKOK: -- The National Anti-Corruption Commission has decided to launch an inquiry into criminal charges against former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra over the rice pledging scheme.

Commissioner Vicha Mahakhun said Thursday that an enquiry subcommittee would next week decide whether six additional witnesses would be allowed to testify. He expected the inquiry to be completed within the next two months.

Regarding the probe on corruption charges in connection with a government to government rice deal against former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyaphirom and former deputy commerce minister Poom Saraphol, Mr Vicha said that the investigation process would take 3-4 months because some of the accused are abroad.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/nacc-launch-probe-criminal-charges-yingluck/


-- Thai PBS 2014-05-16

[jaidam]

While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

[pmugghc]

While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

I don't know how the laws have been changed, but it should go back to 2001 when Thaksin's driver, maid, relatives etc where holding a pile of his money "by mistake". He should never have been a PM. Edited May 16, 2014 by pmugghc

[Piichai]

Yingluck should be leaving the country any day now.

[NongKhaiKid]

Isn't lying, or as Hilary Clinton called it '" mis-speaking " part of Thainess ?

[rabas]

Isn't lying, or as Hilary Clinton called it '" mis-speaking " part of Thainess ?

I think what the Thai do is more like speaking in tongues. It all sounds good, but evades meaning. However, everyone seems to know exactly what is going on.

Edited May 16, 2014 by rabas

[chainarong]

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While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

I don't know how the laws have been changed, but it should go back to 2001 when Thaksin's driver, maid, relatives etc where holding a pile of his money "by mistake". He should never have been a PM.

Now you tell the population

[Elmer Gantry]

Isn't lying, or as Hilary Clinton called it '" mis-speaking " part of Thainess ?

It's not called lying now,it's called Thaiing.

[cms22]

Yes, the National Anti-Corruption Commission. Totally unbiased and unswayed by their master. Totally unpliable, just like the courts. Totally dedicated to rooting out all corruption in the country. Well done, boys.

[oneday]

While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

What would those lies be? How would you know they are lies? You have personal experience with Yingluck and know for a fact they are lies?

Just want the truth here.

[stickyrice2000]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

Edited May 16, 2014 by stickyrice2000

[BestBitterPhuket]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

True. Of all the extreme corruption in Thailand, they chose to go after her. Totally unbiased...eh

[oneday]

"...six additional witnesses would be allowed to testify."

Would these be the additional witnesses they denied could testify on behalf of Yingluck or are these additional witnesses for the prosecution. Just curious.

So it isn't good enough that Yingluck has been ousted by a judicial coup because the DPRC didn't like the election outcome, nooo... now the NACC has to turn the knife a few more times. Let's put the little lady in jail because she happens to be the brother of Thaksin.

[Piichai]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

Read the OP more carefully.

[ginjag]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

Who's to a trillion or two??---she was only the chairperson and Pm and defense minister so she cannot be blamed---maybe the government auditors will have to come up with some figures.

The case re the other VIPs may take longer--because they are OVERSEAS AY THE MOMENT.........I wonder how many are OVERSEAS--I posted on this weeks ago, me thinks more than people think, They will stay overseas if they have any brains-but if they love their country they will return---UNLIKE 1 guy in particular.

[MILT]

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While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

I don't know how the laws have been changed, but it should go back to 2001 when Thaksin's driver, maid, relatives etc where holding a pile of his money "by mistake". He should never have been a PM.

Exactly what I have been saying all along!

[wvavin]

If this evil woman is not in custody, any criminial investigation is a waste of time.

[Bignose]

"...six additional witnesses would be allowed to testify."

Would these be the additional witnesses they denied could testify on behalf of Yingluck or are these additional witnesses for the prosecution. Just curious.

So it isn't good enough that Yingluck has been ousted by a judicial coup because the DPRC didn't like the election outcome, nooo... now the NACC has to turn the knife a few more times. Let's put the little lady in jail because she happens to be the brother of Thaksin.

We are all entitled to our opinion, but unless you have been resident abroad for the last few years, it must be more than obvious that an investigation is required. The figures being quoted in regards to the losses to the Thai economy are absolutely staggering, there are unanswered question piling up which must be addressed.

Even the most ardent and dedicated follower of the Shin dynasty (if they are reasonable) must acknowledge that there are serious issues to be looked at in detail and action must be taken.

Your myopic attitude is indicative of the malaise affecting Thailand, serious change is required now, and if that change requires a government with uniforms then so be it!

[Piichai]

"...six additional witnesses would be allowed to testify."

Would these be the additional witnesses they denied could testify on behalf of Yingluck or are these additional witnesses for the prosecution. Just curious.

So it isn't good enough that Yingluck has been ousted by a judicial coup because the DPRC didn't like the election outcome, nooo... now the NACC has to turn the knife a few more times. Let's put the little lady in jail because she happens to be the brother of Thaksin.

I question why defense witnesses should be allowed to testify at all; NACC is an investigative body, not a court.

[Robby nz]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

How do you know that, do you have access to her bank accounts, do you know if she has any offshore bank accounts, do you know if money has been transferred to her husband or sons bank accounts anywhere in the world ?

What we do know is that the Shin family fortune rose 450% in her time in office, Thaksin skited to Forbes about it.

Edited May 16, 2014 by Robby nz

[Globeman]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

True. Of all the extreme corruption in Thailand, they chose to go after her. Totally unbiased...eh

Perhaps so, but the top office holder is a good place to start.

[toybits]

and at the same time, they have neglected any of the charges against Il Duce - the Beloved Leader...

[Piichai]

and at the same time, they have neglected any of the charges against Il Duce - the Beloved Leader...

If you're talking about Thaksin, there's a stack of arrest warrants awaiting his return.

[jaidam]

While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

What would those lies be? How would you know they are lies? You have personal experience with Yingluck and know for a fact they are lies?

Just want the truth here.

English TAN Network says

"SEC: Yingluck Did Not Violate Securities Law Despite Committing Perjury

UPDATE : 13 June 2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has announced that, despite committing perjury while testifying during her brother's assets concealment case, Yingluck Shinawatra did not violate the 1992 Securities and Stock Exchange Law"

http://www.tannetwor...?DataID=1044800

[Traveling Sailor]

and at the same time, they have neglected any of the charges against Il Duce - the Beloved Leader...

If you're talking about Thaksin, there's a stack of arrest warrants awaiting his return.

And, if Thailand can ever get a government in place that is "anti-Shin", perhaps extradition requests can be processed so he can return. In Irons.

[ozvenison]

Its amazing.. the new Mayor of Bangkok still has outstanding NACC charges against her that date back years ago

[jcb2001]

She didn't have a dime transferred into her account. How can this be called corruption? Foreseeing substantial loss in the program is not good enough to convict her with the charges.

True. Of all the extreme corruption in Thailand, they chose to go after her. Totally unbiased...eh

Maybe because she was the PM? She was the head of her government, wasn't she? Isn't she ultimately responsible for what happens. And you call this unbiased?

[smedly]

Isn't lying, or as Hilary Clinton called it '" mis-speaking " part of Thainess ?

I think what the Thai do is more like speaking in tongues. It all sounds good, but evades meaning. However, everyone seems to know exactly what is going on.

now that was funny

[than]

Good news..................... she will pay for let poor farmer in distress.........

[Baerboxer]

While they are going after Yingluck, is there any chance we can see the perjury laws returning to pre-Yingluck standard? By that I mean the perjury laws should be reintroduced to stop people lying their asses off in court. The laws were scrapped when Yingluck was forced to tell a series of porkie pies in court.

What would those lies be? How would you know they are lies? You have personal experience with Yingluck and know for a fact they are lies?

Just want the truth here.

English TAN Network says

"SEC: Yingluck Did Not Violate Securities Law Despite Committing Perjury

UPDATE : 13 June 2011

The Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, has announced that, despite committing perjury while testifying during her brother's assets concealment case, Yingluck Shinawatra did not violate the 1992 Securities and Stock Exchange Law"

http://www.tannetwor...?DataID=1044800

Didn't someone (maybe Tharit) creatively suggest that lying to a court cannot be considered perjury if you are not the one on trial? Therefore there was no case for Yingluck to answer.

Whatever, no wealthy elite and connected Thai (including the elite very wealthy Shin family) are subject to the law. That's just for keeping the poor in check.