Bangkok, Aug. 19 – "Wissanu" is still unsure, "Pae Thongtarn" announced that "Thaksin" will return to Thailand on August 22nd. The Ministry of Justice has not reported yet. Indicated that if it really comes, coordinate on Monday (August 21), because it has been prepared in advance since the first return announcement. If not granted royal pardon You have to wait another 2 years in jail before you can apply for a new one.
Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister In the capacity of supervising the Ministry of Justice, mentioning the case of Ms. Pae Thongtarn Shinawatra, Pheu Thai Party's prime ministerial candidate Post a message stating that he will travel to meet Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister. at Don Mueang Airport on August 22 at 9:00 a.m. that he had not yet received a report from the Ministry. Nothing has been officially announced yet. If asked by the police, they might know. but he still doesn't know
When the reporter argued that if he returned to Thailand as an accused, he would have to coordinate with the Ministry of Justice. Which is the agency that is directly responsible or not? Mr. Wissanu answered yes.
When the reporter further asked if he didn't coordinate, there was a chance that this news would not be true or not. He had to formally let him know. Maybe he's ready to tell? but may be on a holiday, may not be able to tell
When asked if there was a coordination or notification on Monday, August 21, would it be in time or not because he would arrive on August 22, Mr. Wissanu confirmed that he was in time because we had prepared since the first time that he announced that he would return? come When he announced that he would like to postpone it for 2 weeks, we went with the same plan.
Mr. Wissanu also mentioned the process that as soon as Thaksin returned to Thailand Landing at Don Mueang It will be a normal prosecution like other accused. Mr. Thaksin must receive a detention warrant at the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Persons Holding Political Positions. After that, the officer will take him to the Department of Corrections. to go to Klong Prem Prison
On the day of arrival Relatives or family can meet in prison or not, Mr. Wissanu stated that it was a detailed step that he was not sure about. The necessity may not be that much. Before reiterating that I'm not sure
Mr. Wissanu also said that he used to say that taking care of Mr. Thaksin must be a special measure. but immediately or not may be inconvenient with the Department of Corrections Which, before entering the prison, must have a health examination like all normal prisoners
When the reporter again asked if Ms. Phae Thong Than announced that she would return on August 22, at least she had to coordinate in advance with the relevant agencies, right? prepare to coordinate if he actually announced He still doesn't know if he announced it or not.
As for requesting a royal pardon, Mr. Thaksin will receive special privileges or not. Because he entered a group of prisoners over 70 years old, Mr. Wissanu stated that there were no conditions. because it is a personal request Writing a request for forgiveness You will write it yourself. Or other people can request, such as spouse or children
Mr. Wissanu further explained that the process of requesting a royal pardon If you can't ask for it, you have to wait another 2 years before you can ask for a new royal pardon, and during those 2 years, you'll be imprisoned according to the law.
When asked by reporters if they were worried that there would be chaos from Mr. Thaksin's return to Thailand on August 22, which coincided with the Prime Minister's voting day, Mr. Wissanu said he was unsure if he would return on August 22. I don't know. I have to ask him if he looks at the auspicious time or not.
When reporters asked whether August 22 was a good day or not, Mr. Wissanu said he did not know, did not know, and confirmed that he had no knowledge of astrology.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency