Thaksin Shinawatra is in a private room on the medical ward of Bangkok Remand Prison and being monitored around the clock because of four underlying health conditions including heart and lung problems, the head of the Department of Corrections said on Tuesday.
Ayuth Sintoppant briefed journalists on the department’s plans for the 74-year-old inmate after the former prime minister was brought to the prison following his sentencing to eight years in jail by the Supreme Court earlier in the day — Thaksin’s first back in Thailand in 15 years.
Mr Ayuth said the prison would provide proper security for Thaksin and ensure appropriate living conditions, food, drinking water and visits.
Since Thaksin is likely to be visited by family members, close associates and people from various organisations, he will be provided with an appropriate space to meet with them.
