“Wissanu” reveals that a letter requesting a royal pardon for “Thaksin” has arrived and is being examined. Pointing out that it is a matter of absolute royal authority according to the constitution. No need to explain.
Mr. Wissanu Krea-ngam, Deputy Prime Minister Referring to the case of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, former Prime Minister, receiving treatment at the Police Hospital. The society is questioning whether Mr. Thaksin is really at the hospital or not. If he still has some credit, it is confirmed that he is really there. Mr. Thaksin actually left the Bangkok Remand Prison. After staying until 12:00 AM, Mr. Thaksin was sick and had high blood pressure, nearly 200, and had to take medicine to break up blood clots. Must be allergic to something. which is called depression Make the symptoms worse But how heavy it was, he didn’t know, so he had to be sent to the hospital. which he entrusted Let the chief doctor of the police hospital take care of you. Thaksin is still in the police hospital. Anyone who visits, goes there. And in a little while it will be open for others to visit as well.
As for Mr. Thaksin’s illness in this manner, is there a reason for additional information to be asked for a royal pardon or not? Mr. Wisanu said that it is information that can be used. Normally, people who ask for a royal pardon mostly cite three virtues: Past virtues Current good qualities, such as being a prisoner now, have been promoted to an excellent prisoner. and may specify that in the future he will be ordained as a monk if he has been released from prison and will go on to do good deeds, it is up to him. At this time, Mr. Thaksin’s written and pardoned documents have reached his hands. After this, the next steps must be taken. Unable to reveal details Since it is a personal matter, it is not appropriate to talk about it. As for whether or not we will ask for a royal pardon in every case, we would not answer.
“As for who wrote the request for royal pardon? I don’t want to say who it is. Requesting forgiveness this time It is a request for a specific person. Not related to the occasion of the important day You don’t have to look at how much punishment you’ve received. It is His Majesty’s grace. Everything will be in accordance with procedures and regulations. which has not long steps As for whether it will be in time while I hold the position of Acting Minister of Justice or not, I don’t know because I don’t know how long I will have to stay. Can’t evaluate properly Because the Cabinet (Cabinet) has not yet been completed.
When asked whether the case of Mr. Thaksin might be viewed as having double standards in the justice process, Mr. Wisanu said that it is not double standards. It must be separated out what is a right-based procedure. And what are the steps that are the government’s opinion? Or what is His Majesty’s grace? under royal authority Must be separated into 3 things when one is his right. If he doesn’t ask, there won’t be two or three. When he asks, the matter will come to the government. The next step is His Majesty’s grace. It is royal power. No matter how bestowed it is, it is an absolute matter according to the Constitution and no reason is required.
When asked whether the Shinawatra family had come to consult with Mr. Wissanu about the matter of requesting a royal pardon, Mr. Wissanu said that no, they had never met.
As for Mr. Wisanu’s mention of Mr. Thaksin’s medical documents and treatment history in English, Mr. Wisanu said there were many documents. Because it is medical history accumulated for more than 17 years, he has seen the said document and what it contains. But I can’t read it and can’t translate it properly because it’s medical language.
Source: Thai News Agency