Is Thailand's "rice malfeasance case" to be pronounced?

A month ago, on September 27th, just when people thought that the high-profile three-year Thai rice acquisition case was about to usher in a "grand finale", former Prime Minister Yingluck, as the heroine, suddenly disappeared on the day of the final review. This move shocked Thailand. After speculation, the court immediately issued an arrest warrant and announced that the case was postponed until September 27.

Thirty-three days have passed. Recently, Thai Prime Minister Ba Yu told the media that she knew where Yingluck was, but she had to wait until the court pronounced the sentence on the 27th before making it public. Where is Yingla, who has always denied all charges? What kind of sentence will she have?

On August 1 2065438 local time, former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck arrived at the Supreme Court to attend the closing defense of the rice purchase case.

Disappear into the air? Yingla's whereabouts are confusing.

The Supreme Court of Thailand was scheduled to pronounce a verdict on the "rice malfeasance case" on August 25th, but Yingluck did not appear in court on the grounds of physical discomfort, and the court immediately issued an arrest warrant. Later, it was reported that Yingluck had left Thailand.

For some time, there have been many news about Yingluck's escape in Thailand. Some people think that Yingla has arrived safely in Dubai, United Arab Emirates by plane via Cambodia and Singapore to meet her exiled brother. It is also reported that Yingluck may go to Britain to seek asylum.

According to the latest report, on September 26, Thai Prime Minister Ba Yu said in an interview with the media after the cabinet meeting that he already knew the whereabouts of former Prime Minister Yingluck, but he would not make it public until the court pronounced the sentence on the 27th. The reason why we know Yingla's hiding place is because the private information agency has been assisted by Interpol, and the news has been confirmed. However, it is not clear whether Yingluck's country will send her back to Thailand, because the country has never extradited criminals hiding there.

As far as the "rice malfeasance case" itself is concerned, the Supreme Court of Thailand has made judgments on other people involved in the case, and found that officials such as Peng, former minister of commerce and vice minister of commerce, illegally signed intergovernmental trade contracts with foreign enterprises without authorization from foreign governments, sold rice to each other at a price lower than the market price, and resold some low-priced rice to domestic businessmen for profit, and were sentenced to 42 years and 36 years in prison respectively.

Local time 2065438+April 2006 1, outside the Supreme Court of Bangkok, Thailand, the police maintained order.

Behind the scenes? The police said that three policemen helped Yingluck escape.

Since the sudden disappearance of Yingluck in August this year, speculation about how Yingluck "escaped" has continued to be a hot topic in Thai public opinion. Earlier, the Thai National Police Headquarters said that three policemen were suspected of helping them escape from Thailand, and the police were conducting further investigations.

The police officer involved confessed that he had received an order from his superior to help Yingla leave and had given the name and position of the orderer. Since Yingluck did not carry an arrest warrant when she left, the actions of the three policemen were only disciplinary violations and did not involve criminal offences. At present, they are just being transferred.

In addition, on September 2 1, the police also seized a silver car with Bangkok license plate in Futian, Thailand, which was the same as the suspicious vehicle photographed by the surveillance video on the day of Yingla's "disappearance". The investigation found that the license plate of the car was forged, and the identity of the user and the registrant did not match. The police suspect that someone used this car with incomplete information to help Yingla escape, and are collecting DNA and fingerprint information of relevant parties and suspected vehicles for comparison.

Chalermchai, commander-in-chief of the Thai Army, admitted that the security department was negligent in the incident of Yingluck's escape, but denied that the authorities had conspired to let Yingluck go.

At 2016165438+1October1local time, in Bangkok, Thailand, farmers were hit hard by the drop in rice prices. Former Thai Prime Minister Yingluck appeared in the streets and personally helped rice farmers sell rice and supported them.

Still not in court? Or lead to heavier punishment.

Although the case has been postponed for a month, what if Yingluck still doesn't show up? Once convicted, Yingluck will face up to 10 years in prison and a fine of 10 billion US dollars.

Visanu, Thailand's deputy prime minister in charge of law, said that if Yingluck still fails to appear in court, the government has no right to interfere whether the court will pronounce the sentence in her absence, or whether it will postpone the verdict again. However, Yingla's absence will definitely lead to a heavier punishment for her.

As for whether Yingla's frozen property will be confiscated, we have to wait for the administrative court's judgment on Yingla's appeal to suspend the property freezing order. If the court rejects Yingluck's appeal, the Thai government will seal it up according to law.

Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense Ba Yi stressed that if the court finds Yingluck guilty, the government and judicial departments will also initiate extradition procedures, but requesting extradition from foreign governments requires corresponding evidence and data. At the same time, it also depends on whether an extradition agreement has been signed with the other country, and whether the other country recognizes the judicial judgment of Thailand.

On May 0, 20 165438 local time, in Bangkok, Thailand, the "red shirts" of Thailand held high the heads of Yingluck and Thaksin Shinawatra and held a large-scale rally to support the government and protest against the "injustice" of independent institutions such as the Constitutional Court.

The perfect solution? The power struggle will continue.

The analysis pointed out that there are three possibilities for the judgment of the rice purchase case: one is to convict Yingluck and imprison her immediately; The other is to convict Yingluck but give her a suspended sentence; The third is to acquit Yingluck. Among them, the second possibility is greater.

Yingluck's "escape" may disappoint its supporters, but considering the complicated and sensitive political situation in Thailand, it is actually a choice of "balancing the interests of all parties".

If Yingluck is imprisoned, it may become the fuse of the "Red Shirt Army" activities supporting Thaksin's camp. The leader of the "Red Shirt Army" has said that if Yingluck is found guilty, the resistance movement will definitely take action. If the relevant demonstrations break out, it will inevitably lead to continued political turmoil in Thailand and further intensification of social contradictions.

For Yingluck, leaving Thailand can not only avoid trial, but also get rid of the shackles of various domestic political forces, which is a "satisfactory solution". Therefore, some analysts believe that Yingluck's "disappearance" will contribute to the country's political stability.

In any case, at this stage, Yingluck's whereabouts and the verdict of the rice purchase case have become the focus of Thailand's continuous attention, and the power struggle in Thailand's political situation will continue.

Political struggle is cruel at any time!