Bangkok: "Thaksin" faces a legal quagmire as the Medical Council's resolution indicates his health condition may not be as critical as claimed. Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth Temiyawes, leader of the Seri Ruam Thai Party, asserts that the court and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) should expedite the process of sending him back to prison. He emphasizes the need for those involved to provide accurate information, suggesting that even multiple Thaksins could not alter the outcome. He further speculates that a downfall of "Thaksin" could also lead to the fall of PM Ing and suggests a potential dissolution of parliament with a move to establish a base abroad.
According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth discussed the Medical Council's decision to reprimand and suspend the licenses of doctors involved in treating former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra at the Police General Hospital. The resolution, which penalized three doctors, is seen as evidence that false medical opinions were given and that Thaksin was indeed not in a critical condition. During a visit, Thaksin was reportedly not in a patient's uniform but rather in casual attire, further casting doubt on his alleged health issues.
The Medical Council's findings are to be forwarded to Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Public Health, who will approve the resolution. Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth opines that the case is a serious disciplinary offense warranting more than a mere warning or suspension of licenses. The court has mandated that relevant parties, including the NACC and the Police General Hospital doctors, clarify the facts by May 30, with the requirement that the doctors report their wrongdoings.
Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth raises the possibility of legal violations concerning Thaksin's treatment at the hospital, noting that if permission was not sought from the court, it could breach Section 246. Should Thaksin continue to evade imprisonment, a red notice could be issued for his detention. The NACC's efforts to obtain Thaksin's medical records seem redundant now, as the Medical Council's documents suffice to conclude the offense.
He also urges officials who were previously untruthful to now provide accurate information to the court and the NACC, highlighting that the legal process must proceed justly. Acknowledging the reality of Thaksin's situation could potentially halve any sentences.
Evidence against Thaksin is further supported by the absence of visits from his wife, Khunying Potjaman Damapong, and infrequent visits from his children, who are often abroad. This, Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth suggests, is enough to charge the Prime Minister with ethical breaches. He critiques the government's reliance on Thaksin, asserting that political maneuvers are self-serving and not beneficial to the public.
Pol. Gen. Sereepisuth recommends dissolving parliament and resigning before a court decision, as Thaksin may not evade the legal process without court permission. He suggests that Ms. Paethongtarn could flee abroad, cautioning that failing to do so might lead to imprisonment similar to her father's. He concludes that the government's survival is uncertain and speculates on possible refuge abroad if they vacate their positions.