Bangkok: “Rome” hopes the Supreme Court will be a place of refuge to clarify the 14th floor issue. Rangsiman Rome, a party-list MP from the Prachachon Party, expressed concerns over the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions accepting the case of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra being treated on the 14th floor of the Police General Hospital. He emphasized the clarity of the 14th floor case, pointing out inconsistencies and suggesting that Thaksin’s illness might have been feigned to avoid imprisonment.
According to Thai News Agency, Rangsiman elaborated on the situation by highlighting the role of Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, the Prime Minister, in the scenario. He insinuated that she is most knowledgeable about the situation but has avoided public clarification. The case is depicted as a strategic move to keep Thaksin out of prison, with alleged misuse of hospital facilities to simulate incarceration. Rangsiman implicated Pol. Col. Thaweesodsong, the Minister of Justice, in orchestrating this arrangement, suggesting a deliberate attempt to evade traditional imprisonment through the guise of medical necessity.
Rangsiman further criticized the lack of transparency and cooperation among governmental bodies, pointing out the apparent reluctance of the President of the House of Representatives and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) to pursue a thorough investigation. He suggested that the evidence, including video clips, warrants a deeper probe by an investigation committee, potentially revealing more facts about the alleged misuse of the 14th floor.
The MP expressed discomfort with political figures’ interactions, such as the meeting between the President of the House and the Chairman of the NACC, which he believes undermines public trust. He argued that societal perception aligns with his view of systemic problems and criticized the Prime Minister for failing to address these issues transparently.
Rangsiman voiced his belief in the judiciary’s potential to enforce accountability if other agencies fall short. He questioned the reluctance of involved parties to cooperate with investigations if they are confident in the integrity of their actions, pointing to issues within the Medical Council, NACC, and the House of Representatives as indicative of broader systemic problems.
He concluded by emphasizing the importance of the Supreme Court as a potential agent of clarity and justice, urging it to fulfill its duty in rectifying the perceived injustices surrounding the 14th floor case. Rangsiman condemned any distortion of the justice process as unacceptable, voicing hope for a resolution that upholds transparency and accountability.