The Department of Corrections explains that Thaksin’s suspended sentence is classified as being in the age group of 70 years and over, with all qualifications and general criteria as specified in the Department of Corrections announcement.
The Department of Corrections would like to make a statement regarding the release of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra on suspension of punishment. The Department of Corrections would like to state that The Bangkok Remand Prison took Mr. Thaksin into custody in the prison. Since August 22, 2023, the Supreme Court has sentenced 3 cases to imprisonment for a total of 8 years. Later, the royal pardon reduced the sentence to 1 year imprisonment and since Mr. Thaksin served his prison sentence. Until now, February 17, 2024, a total period of 6 months, which is in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Corrections regarding suspension of punishment. The Bangkok Remand Prison will examine the qualifications and criteria of prisoners who meet the criteria. in order to request
a suspension of punishment
In the case of Mr. Thaksin They are classified as people aged 70 years and over and have all the qualifications and general criteria as specified in the announcement of the Department of Corrections. Concerning the criteria for selecting prisoners to enter the project to suspend punishment in the case of special circumstances. Due to serious illness or disability or being 70 years of age or older, dated October 28, 2020, is a middle-class prisoner. Have been sentenced for not less than 6 months or 1/3 of the sentence, whichever is greater.
Consideration of suspension of punishment in the case of these special circumstances The Department of Corrections has operated in accordance with government regulations. The consideration steps are as follows.
1.Prison/Detention Center Carry out a thorough examination of the qualifications of prisoners who meet the criteria. along with requesting cooperation with the probation office in the sponsor’s area Conduct a thorough investigation into
the facts of the prisoner. Then prison/penitentiary Will collect relevant documents Organize a working group meeting to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. It is chaired by the Prison Commander/Correctional Director, along with related units, including probation representatives. Representative from the Office of the Narcotics Control Board Representative of the Department of Provincial Administration Representative of the Royal Thai Police to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment Then submit the list to the Department of Corrections. To present to the subcommittee to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. According to the qualifications and criteria for suspending punishment in the case of special circumstances
2. Department of Corrections Check information sheets for prisoners at prisons/detention centres. To be complete and correct to present at the sub-committee meeting to consider and decide on the suspension of punishment. which is normally considered It is o
nce a month. However, punishment is suspended in the case of special circumstances. The Department of Corrections must submit a list of names of people to the subcommittee. There was a resolution to release To the Minister of Justice To consider and approve the suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances.
3. When the Minister of Justice has considered and approved it. The Ministry of Justice will send the letter back to the Department of Corrections. To notify the results of the consideration of the suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances. to prisons/detention centers Carry out according to the resolution of the subcommittee. Suspension of punishment There must be a document informing the person receiving a suspended sentence in the case of special circumstances. Report to the probation officer and continue to abide by the conditions of probation.
As of January 2024, there are inmates across the country who are in the criteria for consideration and have been approved
to be released on parole. There were a total of 930 cases, divided into 913 suspended sentences in normal cases and suspended sentences in the case of special circumstances. Due to serious illness or disability or being aged 70 years and over, 8 cases, and suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances, project “Create jobs, create careers, train working skills in the industrial sector” for 9 cases.
The Department of Corrections would like to clarify the details of operations in the case of suspension of punishment in the case of special circumstances of Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, which is carried out under relevant laws and regulations. Come to create further understanding for the public.
Source: Thai News Agency