Bangkok: The Supreme Court held its second hearing on the enforcement of the prison sentence for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, focusing on the testimonies of nine prison officers. “Winyat” is preparing to reduce the number of witnesses due to overlaps with those already called by the court.

According to Thai News Agency, the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions has scheduled this second hearing as part of a series of six hearings planned for July. The initial plan involved summoning 20 witnesses, and today’s session included nine.

This morning, both the Attorney General and the National Anti-Corruption Commission, representing the plaintiff and the defendant’s lawyer respectively, attended the court proceedings. Mr. Winyat Chatmontri, Thaksin’s attorney, mentioned in a pre-hearing interview that today’s witness list likely includes the warden, guards, and special operations team members involved in Thaksin’s transfer to the Police General Hospital.

Regarding the submission of ten additional witnesses, Mr. Winyat noted that many of these overlap with those already called by the court. He is currently evaluating which witnesses provide unique and essential information, estimating that no more than three additional witnesses might be necessary.

When questioned about the possibility of a court decision in early August, Mr. Winyat emphasized that he would not interfere with the court’s timeline. He urged patience, expressing no concerns about the court’s schedule.

Mr. Winyat also addressed concerns over the unauthorized disclosure of investigation details. He highlighted that recent investigations revealed that individuals have shared details of the court’s questions and discussions publicly. Mr. Winyat plans to consult the panel of judges to determine if such actions violate court orders and what measures, if any, should be taken. He refrained from specifying whether the media or other parties were involved, requesting an initial fact-check.