The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions committed Thaksin to Bangkok Remand Prison yesterday (Sept 9) to serve out his 12-month sentence. The prison in Chatuchak district serves as a hub facility, reports the Bangkok Post.
The 76-year-old billionaire was transferred to Klong Prem last night after the remand prison governor took him through the admission process required for all new inmates under standard operating procedures.
Warders verified his identity, made a record, searched him, checked his health condition and checked-in his belongings.
Thaksin was informed of the regulations and taken to the reception area of the Bangkok Remand Prison for an inmate classification process.
At 5:30pm yesterday the administration of Bangkok Remand Prison sent Thaksin to Klong Prem Central Prison because he has been convicted.
The transfer complied with proper treatment procedures accorded for different types of inmates, the Department of Corrections said.
After the ruling, Thaksin said in a social media post yesterday that he accepted the court’s decision and was grateful for His Majesty the King’s great generosity in commuting his sentence to one year.