Move Forward MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn questioned Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s today over his claim that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is not and has not been receiving special privileges and his request that critics do not to politicise the issue.
In his “X” post, the outspoken MP said that he has never politicised the controversy surrounding Thaksin’s medical treatment at the Police General Hospital, but wants Phumtham to clearly explain the regulation of the Corrections Department, which allows certain prisoners to be treated outside, and Thaksin’s illness which requires him to be treated outside the Corrections Department’s facilities.
Citing the Corrections Department’s regulations, he said that a convict is not allowed to be treated in a “special room”, although they may be allowed to receive treatment outside the…
