A coalition of political activists and reform campaigners, led by Pichit Chaimongkol, yesterday demanded the reinstatement of public faith in the rule of law. They have urged Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to ensure the re-incarceration of former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra.
The 74 year old former PM, who recently returned from a 15-year self-imposed exile on August 22, had a brief stint of just 13 hours at the Bangkok Remand Prison before his transfer to the Police General Hospital, where he continues to stay.
This collective lodged a petition at the Government House’s complaint centre, pushing for Thaksin’s return to prison. The petition was accepted by Sompas Nilphan, who is an adviser to the permanent secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office.
Pichit Chaimongkol raised concerns about public scepticism regarding Thaksin’s need…
