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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Released from Detention After 6 Months

Many foreign media outlets reported the news. The suspension and release of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra after this former Thai Prime Minister He was detained in the hospital for more than 6 months.

Many foreign news agencies, such as the BBC, Reuters or Japan Today, have reported on the release of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister of Thailand. After receiving a suspended sentence on Sunday, February 18, 2024 after being detained in a hospital for 6 months since returning to their home country for the first time in 15 years.

The news also stated that Thaksin Shinawatra is the most well-known former prime minister. and still has a strong influence on Thai politics Even though he himself exiled himself to live abroad. to avoid charges of abuse of authority This is a charge that still haunts him to this day.

However, Mr Thaksin is 74 years old and his family party has returned to power again. received a suspended sentence Even though he didn’t spend a single night in jail. After the court ruled in August that his prison sentence was reduced from 8 years to 1 year.

This is because Mr. Thaksin used it for health reasons. Admitted to police hospital and remained quiet until receiving his sentence on Sunday. which he left the hospital on the same day. By the van that came to pick up Ms. Pae Thongthan Shinawatra, daughter and leader of the Pheu Thai Party. before returning home to Bangkok 25 minutes later

Of course, Thaksin’s early release became a hotly debated issue in Thailand. Politicians with good relations such as Mr. Pichai Pichai Naripthaphan came out to congratulate Mr. Thaksin. Ready to wish good health

But the opposite pole, Mr. Somchai, has come out to express his strong disagreement on online social networks. He posted a message on Facebook saying, “#Thaksin seriously ill? Suspension? What disease? #RIPJusticeThailand” while the Kaew Klai Party has come out to question the practice of double standards.

2024-02-18 16:59:00
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