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order to take care of “Thaksin” safe and convenient as appropriate

Government House, July 27-"Wissanu" reveals an order for prisons to receive "Thaksin", focusing on safety and providing appropriate facilities. because he reached the age of 70, was sick, and asked for a royal pardon Immediately after imprisonment I don't know whether the cell is air-conditioned or not.

Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister as Acting Minister of Justice Revealed the process after former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced his return to Thailand on August 10 that he had initially prepared as usual. If there is any progress, we will inform you further. Upon acknowledgment of Thaksin's tweets I believe that it will be prepared. But it's too early to say what preparations are being made. As for the preparation of the prison cell, it has been prepared since the previous announcement. However, it is not known as soon as Thaksin returned to Thailand. will appear for everyone to see Like in the past?

As for asking for a royal pardon or not, Mr. Wissanu said it is the right of every inmate. But the condition is to be in the process of receiving a penalty. Once sentenced, he can ask for a royal pardon. However, as soon as Mr. Thaksin arrives, he must receive a warrant at the Supreme Court and enter the prison. Not going to hear the verdict The rest of the cases must follow the legal process. The remaining number of cases is unknown. As far as I know, Mr. Thaksin has been convicted in 3 cases, including 10 years in prison, some of which have expired. Some cases have not yet expired. And some cases have not yet been filed, which are minor cases, such as fleeing the country that must be charged on another charge upon returning. Which must be considered again whether to sue or not

As for Mr. Thaksin, who is already 74 years old, will he receive any special privileges that are different from other prisoners in detention? But everyone will get the same. Will I be able to go to the hospital or not? It is up to the Department of Corrections to consider each prisoner. which the Department of Corrections takes care of prisoners all the time nothing complicated

“Mr. Thaksin's case cannot be detained at home. Must go to prison only As for the detention period, it depends on the Department of Corrections. The request for pardon It can be done in 24 hours of confinement. It is not known if Mr. Thaksin will ask for a royal pardon or not. He cannot speak on his behalf. It is up to Thaksin to write a petition for him. to ask for forgiveness But if it is not granted by His Majesty the King, it must be omitted for another two years, ”said Mr. Wissanu.

When asked when Thaksin was imprisoned in prison At what time can families and fans visit? Mr. Wissanu said that they can visit as usual. As for the family, they can visit from the first day. Family members can pick up Thaksin from the airport like everyone else. including the media But to what extent is still unknown.

As for seeing the picture of Thaksin bowing down to the Thai land again or not, Mr. Wissanu said that he still does not know which airline Mr. Thaksin will arrive at and at which airport. Even knowing that he landed at Don Mueang Airport But there are also military airports (top 6) and commercial airports. Which will be detained by officers and taken to the court for the court to issue a detention warrant

Mr. Wissanu said that he had instructed the Department of Corrections in 3 special matters: 1. To take care of security. This may cause Thaksin to be treated differently from other prisoners. because Mr. Thaksin has risk factors. 2. Provide reasonable convenience. and not very privileged because there will be visitors It is expected that there may be international organizations and human rights activists. Visiting fans and the masses, and 3. To have reasonable comfort. but not very comfortable Because he is over 70 years old and has an illness, he must take care of him. It's not like someone who's 25 or 30 years old.

“Accept that in the parish house there is a special room for only one person. Like when Mr. Rakez Saksena, Mr. Viroj Nualkhae and many others were treated like this. As for whether the rooms will be air-conditioned or not, it is not confirmed. From what I know, there are air-conditioned rooms for prisoners to work. But all details depend on the Department of Corrections,” said Mr Wissanu.

As for Mr. Thaksin Come back and it's a time when a new minister will have any effect or not. Mr. Wissanu said he did not know he had to ask the new Prime Minister.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency