The Thai royal family often conducts "amnesty for the world" on various festive festivals, bringing people a symbol of compassion and festivity, and at the same time accumulating some good fortune for the royal family. December 5 this year is the birthday of King Rama IX Bhumibol of Thailand, which is also the official Father's Day in Thailand, and is the last chance for amnesty. However, whether the amnesty covers former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has become the focus of national attention.
The Thai royal family has a long tradition of amnesty, whether it is enthronement, canonization, anniversaries or the birthday of the former king, all accompanied by a grand ceremony of "amnesty for the world". This not only demonstrated the majesty and compassion of the royal family, but also brought them great merit. December 5, the birthday of King Rama IX Bhumibol and Thailand's official Father's Day, was supposed to be the last chance for amnesty this year. However, all eyes across Thailand have focused on whether one person can be pardoned: Thaksin. Whether Thaksin will be granted amnesty has become a topic of national concern.
According to Thailand**, there is an unclear** rumor that on December 5, Thaksin will receive an amnesty from the royal family and regain his freedom. As soon as this news came out, it immediately aroused heated discussions across the country. Reporters interviewed Thaksin's daughter, Pheu Thai Party leader Ben Tong Dan, to ask if it was true, but Bai Tong Dan said he had not heard the news. In addition, Attorney General Tawi was approached and asked if Thaksin would apply for parole after the expiration of the 100-day period, but Tawi hastily replied "no" and then left the scene in a hurry. This reaction has led to the suggestion that the rumor may not be unfounded. Indeed, shortly after his return, Thaksin was imprisoned when he suddenly claimed to be ill and was taken to the hospital. This stay is a full 100 days, which is a cut-off line for prisoners under Thai rules, at which point they can either be released on medical parole or return to prison. However, Thaksin has been vague about what he is suffering from, leaving the public with many doubts. Some are skeptical of Thaksin's illness and have frequently written to criticize the Thai Correctional Services Department andJudiciary, asking for clarification on Thaksin's state of health. Thaksin's supporters, however, remained silent and did not respond to these voices, simply saying, "You go and ask the Bangkok prisons," or wishing Thaksin a speedy ** and freedom again. This reinforces the conviction of those who oppose Thaksin that he is faking illness and that Thaksin has found some kind of opportunity to regain his freedom. In addition to these people, there are also some prisoners who are actually waiting for amnesty to complain about him. This year, Thaksin returned home and received a pardon commutation of his sentence, which led to a national amnesty being put on hold. The amnesty was supposed to be granted on various holidays, such as the King's birthday, the Queen's birthday, Mother's Day, and the anniversary of the ascension of the Ninth King, but there was silence for the existence of his faith. More than 40,000 prisoners across the country are waiting for amnesty, but Thaksin has not been granted amnesty and other prisoners have not been released, a situation that has created a sense of injustice in the public mind. It would have been acceptable for everyone to get amnesty together, and Thaksin as well. However, only Thaksin was pardoned, and the others did not make any moves, which made people feel unbalanced in their hearts, and made some passers-by who were indifferent to Thaksin have a kind of dissatisfaction that "they can't punish the doctor and can't be courteous".
According to Thailand**, a rumor has spread rapidly in Thailand in recent days, claiming that on December 5, Thaksin will receive amnesty from the King of Thailand and regain his freedom. The news immediately caused an uproar throughout Thailand. **Reporters interviewed Thaksin's daughter and Pheu Thai Party leader, Pai Tong Dan, to confirm the veracity of the rumors, but he said he had never heard of the news. Subsequently, the reporters approached Thai Justice Minister Tawi and asked Thaksin whether Thaksin would apply for parole at the end of the 100-day period. Tawi hurriedly replied "no" and left the scene in a hurry. Such a reaction has led to the perception that the rumor may not be unfounded. In fact, shortly after his return, Thaksin claimed that he had become ill and was taken to a hospital for 100 days. In general, Thai prisoners are either released on medical parole or returned to prison after 100 days and cannot remain in their wards. However, Thaksin has been vague about what he is suffering from, without giving a specific explanation. The public has long been full of suspicion about Thaksin's illness, and has repeatedly written to criticize the Thai Correctional Service andJudiciary, asking for clarification on Thaksin's state of health. Those who oppose Thaksin have made it clear that Thaksin is faking illness and that he just doesn't want to go to jail, while his supporters have chosen to remain silent and not respond. This strengthened the conviction of those who opposed Thaksin that Thaksin was playing dead, and that Thaksin had found some way to be freed.
There are also those who complain about Thaksin, who are the prisoners who are actually waiting for amnesty. This year, Thaksin's return to his home country was pardoned and his sentence commuted, leading to a national amnesty that ran aground. Originally, amnesty would be granted on many festivals such as the King's Birthday, the Queen's Birthday, Mother's Day, and the anniversary of the Ascension of the Ninth King, but due to Thaksin's existence, all amnesty actions were put on hold. More than 40,000 prisoners across the country are awaiting amnesty, but because Thaksin has not been pardoned, other prisoners have not been released, a situation that has created a sense of unfairness in the public mind. Everyone could have gotten amnesty together, and at the same time, Thaksin was released from prison, which was acceptable. But now only Thaksin has been pardoned, and the others have not moved, which makes people feel unbalanced and cause some ordinary people who are not interested in Thaksin to have a sense of dissatisfaction that "they can't punish doctors and courtesy".
So far, Thai officials have not issued an official response to whether Thaksin has been granted amnesty. However, according to ThaiLawsIt is stipulated that amnesty is subject to royal approval. The royal family has absolute discretion over whether and when to pardon Thaksin. So, even though there are rumors that Thaksin will be pardoned on December 5, the final outcome is still unknown.
As for the reason why Thaksin was not pardoned, some observers believe that it may have something to do with Thaksin's crimes as well as his presence in ThailandPoliticsstatus on stage. Thaksin YesHistory of ThailandThe first former prime minister to be convicted and imprisoned for a crime, his crimes have had a great impact on Thai society. Thaksin Shinawatra has been an important player in Thailand for decades, and his policies and actions have had a significant impact on the Thai nation and people. Therefore, when deciding whether to pardon Thaksin, the royal family may consider the impact of his crimes on society.
Failure to obtain amnesty may be Thaksin's workPoliticsThe future has a big impact. For Thaksin, the amnesty is not only about regaining his freedom, but also about re-engagementPoliticsopportunities. If he fails to obtain amnesty, he will continue to serve his sentence in prisonPoliticsInfluence will be limited and may involve him in the futurePoliticsof the plan.
In short, the direction of the amnesty in Thailand and whether Thaksin will be granted amnesty remains unknown. Whatever the outcome, this event will be for ThailandPoliticsThe situation has a significant impact on the public and will also lead to more controversy and discussion.