A group of activists, who refer to themselves as the “Network of Students and People Reforming Thailand,” threatened to storm the hospital room of Thailand’s former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, to verify if he is genuinely sick. Thai police chief demands Thaksin health report from hospital Despite the doubtful legality of this move, the group […]
National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol on Tuesday called on the Police General Hospital (PGH) to submit a report on the treatment it is providing for jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin Shinawatra could be out ‘in February’ The call came after a photo was circulated showing Thaksin on a gurney wearing a patient’s […]
Senator Somchai Sawangkarn has confirmed that jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for early release in February after completing half of his one-year jail term. Thaksin Shinawatra could become government advisor: Srettha Mr Somchai, who chairs the Senate committee on human rights, civil liberty and consumer protection, said Thaksin can still receive […]
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has hinted that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could be assigned an advisory role in his government, once he completes his time in prison. Thaksin Is Recovering After Surgery, Says His Daughter “I believe he has value to add to the government and to the people of Thailand,” Srettha said […]
BANGKOK, Sept 19 (TNA) – Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is recovering after undergoing surgery last week, says his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the head of the Pheu Thai family. His Majesty the King Grants Royal Pardon to Thaksin Shinawatra However, she refrained from providing detailed information and emphasized that it’s better for the doctors to […]
BANGKOK, Sept 1 (TNA) – His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing his prison sentence from eight years to one year. Thaksin Shinawatra Stressed, Fatigued, Says His Daughter The 74-year-old Thaksin returned to Thailand from 15 years of self-imposed exile on Aug 22. He was sent to Bangkok […]
BANGKOK, Aug 29 (TNA) – Paetongtarn “Ung Ing” Shinawatra, head of the Pheu visited her father jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital for the second day. Thaksin Shinawatra can seek pardon despite opposition: prison boss After the visit, she returned to the Pheu Thai Party, disclosing that Mr. Thaksin has […]
Corrections authorities insist former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can seek a royal pardon while opponents object to such a request, saying he was investigated for lese majeste. Paetongtarn Shinawatra visits he father Thaksin in hospital Nastee Thongplad, governor of the Bangkok Remand Prison, said on Sunday that Thaksin, like all convicts, had the right to […]
