Ex-PM may send a written statement to the investigation into whether his word was delivered as ordered.
PUBLISHED: 2 Does 2025 at 18: 28
At the beginning of a court hearing on June 13 to address allegations that his jail sentence was not properly enforced, the previous prime minister’s attorney said.
Winyat Chartmontri added that Thaksin will not be present at the receiving at the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions in person.
Mr. Winyat stated that his client would turn in indication of disease to the jury that evening, and that his legal team is preparing files and information related to Thaksin’s shift from Bangkok Remand Prison to the Police General Hospital.
The attorney said the judge’s examination is unavoidable because all parties adhered to the rules and procedures, and that Thaksin’s move was in accordance with the Department of Corrections ‘ regulations.
Because Thaksin was exposed to the conditions [in jail], the Department of Corrections Hospital specialists suggested his transfer. Then there were issues following that. Thaksin has a history of high blood pressure and heart illness,” according to Mr. Winyat.
Previous Democrat MP Charnchai Issarasenarak petitioned the court to look into the district’s decision to let Thaksin spend his first evening in custody.
Although the jury rejected Mr. Charnchai’s plea on the grounds that he was not a direct damaged party, it nonetheless decided to look into the situation and demanded that those responsible, including Thaksin, provide justifications.
After returning to Thailand in August 2023, Thaksin, 75, received an eight-year jail sentence that was later reduced to a year by a royal forgive. He was not imprisoned for even one day, and after six months, he was ready for pardon.
The Department of Corrections allowed him to maintain his stay at the hospital for 180 days because his circumstances in prison was threaten his life, despite the law’s exceptions that allow him to get treatment outside of prison for 120 days.
A parliamentary committee was informed in November that Thaksin had covered all expenses for his six-month remain, including a VIP room on the doctor’s 14th floor, which cost 8,500 baht per night.
Pheu Thai maintains her innocence.
The ruling Pheu Thai Party, which distanced itself from the situation on Friday, said it would not discuss the matter and would instead allow the process proceed.
We as the main partnership party are concerned that our remarks may be interpreted as inciting judge disobedience, said Pheu Thai official Danuporn Punakanta.
Chousak Sirinil, the PM’s business secretary, claimed the judge inquiry had set the record straight as the community continues to question whether Thaksin received preferential treatment.
In a recent political argument, Thaksin’s daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, was likewise grilled about the controversy.
Mr. Chousak argued that many people believe that being in a hospital is not confinement, but that corrections officials are fully authorised to administer the judge’s word.
According to him, the court’s decision will determine whether Thaksin’s health records will be made public. He added that Mr. Charnchai claimed that his shift did not need court approval.
According to Mr. Chousak,” That’s within the purview of the corrections division.”