Image of Thaksin being wheeled in hospital bed authentic, say authorities

The image has gone viral on social media, sparking questions if it had been doctored.

Sahakarn Phetnarin, Corrections Department of Corrections’ director-general, said on Saturday the image in question was genuine. He added that the Bangkok Remand Prison chief had reported that Thaksin had been wheeled out of his room at the Police General Hospital on Friday morning for computerised tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.

The official said the process lasted about an hour.

“The patient’s movement was part of the treatment procedure. His doctor has not disclosed details of the patient’s medical issues. This is in line with the patient’s rights and medical ethics,” Sahakarn said.

Thaksin, 74, was shifted from the Bangkok Remand Prison to the Police General Hospital in the early hours of August 23, less than 24 hours after returning to Thailand. He…