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Inside the ruling: Why Thaksin must return to prison

20 Sept 00:14 Key points summarised by AI

The Supreme Court deemed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's six-month stay at Police General Hospital (PGH) unlawful, citing an unjustified transfer that bypassed the equipped Corrections Department's hospital and violated regulations.
The court concluded Thaksin's claimed life-threatening illnesses were exaggerated, asserting his condition did not necessitate a prolonged PGH stay and that medical certificates misrepresented the severity of his ailments.
The ruling determined that Thaksin's one-year commuted prison sentence was not properly enforced, as he knowingly benefited from an unlawful hospital stay and influenced medical decisions, leading to his ordered return to prison.

Yesterday 12:30 Key points summarised by AI

A recent NIDA poll indicates that a plurality of the public (30.38%) anticipates Kla Tham Party MPs will vote to support all 18 cabinet ministers targeted in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
Respondents believe the Ministry of Interior (38.78%) and the Prime Minister’s Office (21.37%) will face the toughest questioning during the censure debate.
Economic issues, particularly alleged incompetence in addressing problems (34.27%) and the rising cost of living (25.88%), are cited as the primary concerns for the government during the censure.
The public holds high expectations for the Opposition's case, with 45.65% believing clear, concrete evidence will be presented against all 18 ministers, and 41.22% expecting substantial evidence against specific ministers.