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Thaksin ‘could stay out of jail’
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 20/12/2023
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible to be detained outside prison under a new regulation that allows for the detention of qualified inmates elsewhere, Deputy Prime Minister Somsak Thepsutin confirmed on Wednesday.
Ministry preps anti-discrimination bill
Post Reporters, Published on 12/11/2023
» The Justice Ministry is preparing to submit a bill on anti-discrimination to the cabinet for approval to reduce inequality in society, government spokesman Chai Wacharonke said on Saturday.
Thaksin surgery extends prison break
Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2023
» Jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra underwent orthopaedic surgery on Monday at the Police General Hospital (PGH) although it remains unclear how long his recovery will take, which will extend his stay outside of prison, according to the Department of Corrections.
PM defends dept's care of Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 15/10/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Saturday defended the Corrections Department which came under fire for allegedly giving special privileges to jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thaksin could be out 'in February'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/09/2023
» 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's condition protected by 'right to privacy'
Post Reporters, Published on 25/09/2023
» The Corrections Department issued a statement on Monday saying it cannot provide details about inmates' health or other medical details without their consent, to protect their right to privacy.
Piyabutr calls for political prisoner deal
Post Reporters, Published on 06/09/2023
» The new government should consider passing a new law to grant amnesty to all those facing criminal sentences in connection with their political activities regardless of their affiliations, said Piyabutr Saengkanokkul, secretary-general of the Progressive Movement, on Tuesday.
Questions raised about Thaksin's condition
Published on 05/09/2023
» A legal scholar is pressing the Department of Corrections to respond to questions about whether former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra really is so seriously ill that he requires treatment in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital as claimed.
Thaksin's term could be cut further
Post Reporters, Published on 03/09/2023
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.
Ex-PM prepares bid for royal pardon
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/08/2023
» A lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing all necessary documents to seek a royal pardon for the former prime minister.