Chaithawat accepted the DSO’s decision to file charges against Thaksin and considered 112 obstacles.

The Chaithawat accepted the DSO’s decision to file charges against Thaksin and considered 112 obstacles. The Amnesty Act states that the norm is that everyone has equal rights to bail, and from now on, it is worrying that the “Sestah” calls “Vishanu” a right.

On May 30, 2024, in Parliament, Mr. Chaithawat Tulathon, leader of the Kao Klai Party, as the leader of the opposition, discussed the progress of the special committee to review and study the guidelines for the formulation of the Amnesty Law, Article 112 cases. The House of Representatives said that the main agenda today will be to consider the mechanism of amnesty. Among them, a subcommittee was established to study the form of the committee in lieu of outlawing these crimes. This is the main agenda today. This is not the Article 112 case.

As for the case of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the prosecutor ordered the prosecution of Article 112, which is recognized to have an impact on the amnesty trial. It will make this more difficult. But there has been no discussion among the committee members.

Chaitawat also said that amnesty is also, in a sense, the exercise of legislative power to interfere with the judicial process. This is not uncommon. Today, the full committee will wait to hear the recommendations of the subcommittee that will study the details. The amnesty law, which includes the past 112 cases, is an amnesty decree that clearly specifies the number of each case.

Asked if Mr Thaksin won case 112 and did not have to go to jail as he did when he returned to Thailand, Mr Chaisawat said: “Will this become the norm for people facing the same case? Fighting a lawsuit is another matter. The details of the facts and alleged circumstances of each case are different. And given the political climate it is impossible to say whether this is creating a norm. But basic judicial procedures are followed. These are general norms, including the right to bail.”

Regarding the concerns of many that he will become a prisoner of angels, Mr. Chaitawat said he must wait and see how Mr. Thaksin will be treated in this case. But he hopes to see equal standards. Regarding the progress of submitting clarifications to the Progressive Party Constitutional Court overturning the ruling, at this time, the explanation is about to be submitted. And after the submission is completed, there will be an announcement around June 4.

As for Mr Thaksin being ordered to prosecute in Case 112, the Kaewklai Party itself has a case to overthrow the government. Whether this will be seen as a political game to recapture the old power, Mr Chaisawat said we must pay close attention because the overall situation is indeed worrying. Because there is a problem of stability or overall political clarity at this time. This atmosphere creates obstacles to solving national problems. In the morning it was said that the Special Branch was watching.

For this purpose, Prime Minister Mr. Seta Tawisin appointed Mr. Visanu Kreian as the Prime Minister’s Advisor. This is the right of the Prime Minister. Whether it is appropriate depends on personal opinion. I think Mr. Visanu did not go in as a lawyer to fight the case for Mr. Seta. He understood the Prime Minister’s intention. I am willing to help the executive department with legal matters.