PUBLISHED: 05:38 on September 5, 2023.
Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister who was imprisoned, is also exhausted and is considering applying for word once more, according to his attorney, Winyat Chartmontree.
Thaksin, 74, has been receiving treatment at the Police General Hospital’s advanced hospital since August 23 after experiencing neck pain, hypertension, and lower blood oxygen saturation while incarcerated in the Bangkok Remand Prison after 15 years of self-exile worldwide.
Thaksin was recently sentenced by the Supreme Court to offer eight years in prison, but on September 1, he was granted a royal pardon, making him ready for just one year of detention, according to an announcement in the Royal Gazette.
Thaksin also has exhaustion, according to Mr. Winyat, but he is talkative. His returning to prison is questionable because a routine medical examination is also required.
Mr. Winyat stated, citing his serious illness and advanced age as the main justifications,” I am today considering seeking Thaksin’s basic parole.”
According to Mr. Winyat, if the detainee’s condition satisfies the requirements of the Correction Act or the Ministry Notification, public parole may be granted.
However, the outcome of the discussion between the Justice Ministry and the Department of Correction ( DoC ) on these issues is up to them.
According to Mr. Winyat, Thaksin has the potential to obtain both general parole and probation, as well as the use of an electronic monitoring ( EM ) device.
If[ Thaksin]’ s condition satisfies all requirements and exceptions, I will do my best to defend his rights as a prisoner ,” Mr. Winyat declared.
He stated that if Thaksin is granted pardon, he may not be able to predict where the detainee did reside because that is a matter for his family to decide.
Thaksin may request a royal pardon granted on aristocratic holidays, according to Mr. Winyat, but it is up to the level of his confinement to determine whether he is qualified for the following one.