2023-08-23 03:56:48
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been taken to a hospital on the first night of his detention after returning from years of exile. Thaksin had chest tightness and high blood pressure and was taken to the Bangkok Police Hospital around 2 a.m., the prison authorities said on Wednesday.
The prison has not been able to provide adequate treatment, Deputy National Police Chief Lt-Gen Prachuab Wongsuk told Archyde.com. Thaksin was accompanied by eight prison guards during the transfer. The current condition of the 74-year-old initially remained unclear. Its representatives did not immediately respond to a Archyde.com request for comment.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday confirmed that Thaksin must serve his eight-year sentence. Meanwhile, Srettha Thavisin of Thaksin’s Pheu Thai party has been confirmed as prime minister with royal approval, a parliament official said. The coincidence of his election with Thaksin’s return has fueled speculation that Thaksin has struck a deal with the military that could secure him an earlier release from prison. Thaksin and Pheu Thai denied this.
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