Department vows to ensure Thaksin’s safety in prison

The Department of Corrections (DoC) has given its assurance that the safety of the ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is its priority when he is imprisoned after his return to Thailand, as announced, on Aug 10.

DoC director-general Ayuth Sintoppant made the remark yesterday in response to a comment by caretaker Deputy Prime Minister and acting Justice Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam on Thursday that upon Thaksin’s return, he will go to court to receive an imprisonment order for his three cases, resulting in a combined jail term of 10 years.

Mr Ayuth said the department will ensure the safety of Thaksin and will isolate him from other inmates.

Mr Ayuth said…