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Correctional Service reveals Thaksin meets the criteria for a suspended sentence.

Ministry of Justice, Corrections confirms "Thaksin" is being treated in hospital. Initially, he met the criteria for a suspended sentence. But there has been no report from the Bangkok Remand Prison. Progress in the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, who has been treated in the police hospital for more than 120 days, the Department of Corrections confirms that this is in accordance with regulations. The Director-General has reported to the Minister. It was clarified that it was confirmed by the doctor that close supervision was required. For doubts about Mr. Thaksin Are you really being treated inside the hospital? An officer has already gone to inspect the room. Confirm that there is actually a stay in the hospital. While Mr. Sitthi Suthiwong, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Corrections Discussing the progress of the draft regulations for detention outside prison, last week the Department of Corrections has presented these regulations to the Corrections Committee for acknowledgment. Currently, t he criteria for consideration of this regulation are in process. The secretary presented to the meeting that if any committee members had comments or suggestions, the department would listen. which is in the process of collecting opinions from the committee and experts to draft criteria for consideration Therefore, no action has been taken yet because we have to wait for these criteria first. As for which groups of prisoners will be exempt? It is still in progress. It is unclear how prisoners will be divided into groups. Initially, it is still not possible to answer how many prisoners will be exempted. We must wait for opinions from the committee and relevant agencies in order to be as strict as possible. and for suspension of punishment in special cases Consideration will be made by the prison. The prisoners do not have the right to present themselves. which will be considered every month and sent to the Department of Corrections for further consideration. Although Mr. Thaksin meets the criteria for consid eration due to his age, medical condition, and being a middle-class prisoner, But today there has been no report from the Bangkok Remand Prison. And if it is really possible to consider granting a suspension of punishment Must be subject to the probation guidelines of the Department of Corrections. It is the duty of the Parole Committee. When considering whether to wear an EM bracelet or not If not, what reasons must there be? In general, one must know who will be the sponsor. What kind of occupation will you do when you are suspended from prison? And how must you report to the probation officer? or define territory In terms of political engagements or providing information This can be done if it does not violate the regulations of the correctional institution.-720. Source: Thai News Agency