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Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin weak but ‘happy to be home’ after detention release
He faced years in prison on his return from exile on charges of corruption and abuse of power, which he denies as politically motivated. On his first night in jail, he was transferred to the luxury wing of a police hospital, where he served his detention. Doctors said he had experienced tightness in his chest and high blood pressure.
Thailand’s king in August commuted Thaksin’s sentence from eight years to one year, of which he served half.
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‘Truly ill’: Thailand’s former PM Thaksin returns home on parole after serving 6 months in hospital
‘Truly ill’: Thailand’s former PM Thaksin returns home on parole after serving 6 months in hospital
Speaking after visiting Thaksin at the billionaire’s Bangkok residence, Srettha said he did not talk about how the influential ex-premier would help the country. Thaksin encouraged him in his work, but they did not discuss politics, Srettha said.
“I didn’t talk about how he would help the country. But he is concerned about the country … as there are a lot of economic problems,” the prime minister said.
Thaksin’s return last year coincided to the day with ally and political newcomer Srettha being chosen prime minister, leading many to suspect a deal between Thaksin and his powerful enemies in Thailand’s royalist-military establishment.
He and the government, led by the Shinawatra family-backed Pheu Thai Party, have dismissed such speculation.