Bangkok: Chanchai Issarasenarak, a former Democrat Party MP, has officially submitted a request to the Supreme Court to issue a regulation preventing former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from leaving the country. The court has scheduled a hearing for this request on September 8 at 3 p.m.
According to Thai News Agency, Chanchai's petition, filed with the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions, seeks to impose a travel ban on Thaksin until a decision is reached regarding the Class 14 sentence. Chanchai expressed concerns about Thaksin's absence, emphasizing his petition's aim to review whether Thaksin had actually served time in prison.
Despite the Supreme Court's previous dismissal of the petition due to Chanchai's lack of involvement, it has agreed to review the evidence provided. A decision is anticipated on September 9. Chanchai urged Thaksin to return for the verdict, highlighting that even a possible one-year prison sentence would not compare to the alleged embezzlement and abuse of power. While Thaksin is currently free to travel abroad due to the dismissal of a l¨se-majest© case under Section 112, Chanchai asserted the importance of bringing the matter to the court's full attention.
Chanchai noted that he has filed similar petitions in the past, which the Supreme Court has dismissed multiple times. He expressed no concern over potential dismissal, as the court's previous consideration of his evidence forms the basis for the upcoming ruling on September 9.
When questioned about personal biases influencing his actions, Chanchai affirmed his commitment to his civic duty, emphasizing the importance of preventing the legal process from being undermined. He refrained from speculating on Thaksin's potential return but voiced his hope for Thaksin to face accountability for his actions in Thailand.
Following the submission of his petition, Chanchai confirmed that the court has set a hearing for September 8, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., to address the order in his petition.