Bangkok: Justice Minister Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong emphasized that the detention of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra outside prison should adhere strictly to the Corrections Department's regulations. Thawee acknowledged the People's Democratic Reform Committee's (PDRC) right to file a complaint concerning Thaksin's medical treatment and expressed his openness to an investigation into the matter.
According to Thai News Agency, Thawee disclosed that the Network of Students and People for Thailand Reform (NSRT) had previously submitted multiple complaints about Thaksin's treatment, which had been overlooked. He mentioned that the details were included in the ruling, although the verdict had not yet addressed them. Thawee stated his intention to review the ruling to assess its relevance to him personally and reiterated his openness to an investigation. He emphasized that any decision regarding Thaksin's detention outside prison should align with the regulations set by the Department of Corrections. Furthermore, Thawee noted that he had not received any reports from the Department of Corrections regarding Thaksin's health status.
In response to inquiries about the suspension of Thaksin's sentence potentially leading to a minimum six-month prison term, Pol. Col. Thawee confirmed that such a scenario was indeed possible.