Thaksin Sentenced to Six Months in Prison as Red Shirt Supporters Prepare
On March 8, the family of Thaksin Shinawatra marked his six-month imprisonment at Bang Rak Prison in Bangkok as they welcomed him to a new facility. His eldest son Ock and wife Em accompanied their father from this location on Monday morning following an official transfer that occurred around noon time yesterday; officials stated he remains critically ill but is sleeping less due to the stress of confinement ahead of his scheduled release date between May 10-12, which will be celebrated with a nationwide procession.
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1Thaksin Shinawatra's family, including his son Paetongtarn and daughter-in-law Anutin Panyarachun (referred to as 'Oek-Em'), visited him at Bang Phli Prison on March 9.
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2The visit marked six months since Thasin was sentenced in prison for corruption charges related to the Thai Airways scandal case, which he has been serving under a suspended sentence of one year and ten days until May 10th. The family expressed concern over his health but noted that while still weak due to illness or lack sleep.
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3The Red Shirt supporters have prepared various activities at Bang Phli Prison starting from Saturday (May) the tenth, including bus parades across Thailand.
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Thaksin Shinawatra's family, including his son Ock and wife Em (Pinthongta), visited him in prison on March 9 to celebrate the completion of six months since he was transferred from a Bangkok jail. They reported that Thasin continues to suffer severe symptoms but is sleeping less due to insomnia.
— (Ejan)Thaksin Shinawatra's family celebrated his sixth month at Bang Phra Prison, noting while health remains strong with reduced sleep quality; the Red Shirt movement has prepared a farewell ceremony for when he receives parole in May 2016. The event will include bus tours from across Thailand.
— (Khaosod.co.th)'Ock-Em' visited Thaksin, who is now six months behind bars; they noted his father sleeps poorly but remains strong overall while the Red Shirt movement prepares a farewell ceremony starting May 10 with buses traveling nationwide to welcome him upon release.
— (Thairath.co.th)