“Anudit”, deputy leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party, sees the Thaksin corruption case as clearly a political case. eligible for amnesty for reconciliation
Capt. Anudit Nakornthap, deputy leader of the Thai Sang Thai Party. Posted a message via Facebook about the guidelines for amnesty to create reconciliation in the topic “EP 2 Corruption Cases VS Political Cases” with the main message that He discussed this matter in the context of academic opinions. This is not necessary for everyone to agree. but can exchange opinions For the benefit of studying the justice process in the dimensions of Thai politics that occurred during that time. And it will be useful for considering the amnesty bill that is coming up soon.
“I would certainly not be accused of expressing my opinion for anyone. Because former Prime Minister Thaksin (Shinawatra) received a royal pardon. and will likely come out to freedom not long from now.”
Capt. Anudit further stated that today he would like to express his opinion on whether the corruption case under Prime Minister Thaksin is considered a political case or not. Because there is quite a bit of debate about this matter. Because if it is a political case, it will have both direct and indirect effects on the amnesty law that will be considered soon. Opponents of Prime Minister Thaksin believe that The case of Prime Minister Thaksin It's a corruption case. because he was accused of committing an offense against his position Therefore, it is not a political case that should receive amnesty for the sake of reconciliation. At first glance, most people might agree. Because how can a corruption case be a political case?
Capt. Anudit put forward the following reasons: The beginning of the Prime Minister Thaksin case It was caused by the coup d'état in 2006, where the coup d'état established a special organization called the NCPO (Committee to Inspect Acts that Cause Damage to the State), which he and many academics believe. It is the establishment of an organization that duplicates the NACC (National Anti-Corruption Commission) to specifically investigate Prime Minister Thaksin and his associates. By the Ratchada land case who were later sentenced to 2 years in prison, the statute of limitations should have been expired according to Sections 95 (2) and 98 (3) of the Criminal Code during the time that Prime Minister Thaksin fled abroad. Therefore, one should not be punished because the time has passed. But the 2014 coup d'état revised key principles of criminal law. By allowing criminal cases of politicians to be considered and can judge behind the defendant's back As a result, the pending criminal case against Prime Minister Thaksin was brought to trial and sentenced by the court. As a result, returning to Thailand without being imprisoned must be extended for another 10 years from the date of the court's judgment.
“For that reason I therefore believe that The case of Prime Minister Thaksin After all, it is a political case. Because it began and ended with the political power of the dictator both times, just relying on the justice process as a tool. If there is no coup in 2014, his return in 2023 will not face punishment in Thailand again. Because in legal terms it is considered that while having to escape That is, they have already been punished,” Capt. Anudit stated.
Capt. Anudit further stated that in order to maintain the rule of law, Prime Minister Thaksin must return to face punishment. and must accept these distorted legal processes by default. But luckily, Prime Minister Thaksin's petition for royal pardon was later presented. Received mercy from the King who had a long sight. The tense political atmosphere was finally resolved. When the case of Prime Minister Thaksin is finished But there are still many cases of alleged corruption that have been ended. or is still in the process of legal action that the process and procedures do not comply with the rule of law He thought that the prisoner Or should these accused people also benefit from the amnesty law that the House is preparing this time?
Capt. Anudit further stated that in order to maintain the rule of law, Prime Minister Thaksin must return to face punishment. and must accept these distorted legal processes by default. But luckily, Prime Minister Thaksin's petition for royal pardon was later presented. Received mercy from the King who had a long sight. The tense political atmosphere was finally resolved. When the case of Prime Minister Thaksin is finished But there are still many cases of alleged corruption that have been ended. or is still in the process of legal action that the process and procedures do not comply with the rule of law He thought that the prisoner Or should these accused people also benefit from the amnesty law that the House is preparing this time?
“It does not mean granting amnesty to prisoners convicted of corruption cases. Whoever is wrong will say that they are wrong. I just want them to be given a chance to be retried according to the normal justice system that is in accordance with the law. And the rule of law as it should be is enough.”
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