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Somchai visits Thaksin, praises Yotchanan for political potential

Somchai visits Thaksin, praises Yotchanan for political potential

Thairath•Politics•25d ago

Reader Briefing

Somchai Wongsawat visited Thaksin Shinawatra in prison, discussing family matters and praising his son, Yotchanan, for his quick adaptation to political life and promising future contributions.

  • •Former Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat and his wife Yaowapa visited Thaksin Shinawatra at Klong Prem Central Prison on March 19, 2026.
  • •Thaksin is nearing the end of his six-month imprisonment and is expected to be released within May 2026.
  • •Somchai praised his son, Yotchanan Wongsawat, for his rapid learning and readiness to work in politics.
  • •Thaksin's mental state was described as cheerful, and he is reportedly content with his current situation.

Overview

  • •On March 19, 2026, Mr. Somchai Wongsawat and Mrs. Yaowapa Wongsawat visited Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra at Klong Prem Central Prison.
  • •The visit occurred at 10:00 AM and lasted approximately 35 minutes.
  • •Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra has been detained for 6 months and 10 days.
  • •Mr. Somchai Wongsawat stated that Mr. Thaksin is expected to be fully released within May 2026.
  • •The visit was a normal family visit due to not having seen each other for over a month.
  • •Mr. Somchai Wongsawat praised Yotchanan Wongsawat for learning quickly and being prepared for future political work.
  • •Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra expressed that Yotchanan Wongsawat has a better demeanor and learns quickly in politics.
  • •It is anticipated that Mr. Somchai Wongsawat might visit again on May 11, 2026.

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Key Quotes

Somchai Wongsawat
"Ajarn Chen has a better demeanor after entering politics. Despite being a new politician, he learns quickly and is attentive to research to prepare for future political work."
อาจารย์เชนดูมีบุคลิกท่าทางที่ดีขึ้น หลังจากเข้ามาทำงานการเมือง แม้จะเป็นนักการเมืองหน้าใหม่ แต่ก็มีการเรียนรู้ที่รวดเร็วและให้ความใส่ใจในการสืบค้นข้อมูล เพื่อเตรียมพร้อมสำหรับการทำงานการเมืองในอนาคต
Somchai Wongsawat
"We will not count fractions of time but full time. It is expected that in about a month or within May, Mr. Thaksin will be fully free."
เราจะไม่นับเศษของเวลาแต่นับเวลาเต็ม ซึ่งคาดว่าอีกประมาณหนึ่งเดือนหรือภายในเดือน พ.ค. นายทักษิณจะได้รับอิสรภาพอย่างเต็มตัว

Key Entities

Person

Somchai Wongsawat(สมชาย วงศ์สวัสดิ์)ℹ️
Former Prime Minister of Thailand who visited Thaksin Shinawatra in prison.
Thaksin Shinawatra(ทักษิณ ชินวัตร)ℹ️
Former Prime Minister of Thailand, currently detained at Klong Prem Central Prison.
Yaowapa Wongsawat(เยาวภา วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
Wife of Somchai Wongsawat who accompanied him to visit Thaksin Shinawatra.
Yotchanan Wongsawat(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)
Son of Somchai and Yaowapa Wongsawat, praised for his quick learning in politics.
Winyat Chatmontri(วิญญัติ ชาติมนตรี)
The lawyer for Thaksin Shinawatra who accompanied Somchai Wongsawat.

Place

Klong Prem Central Prison(เรือนจำกลางคลองเปรม)
The prison where Thaksin Shinawatra is currently detained.

Organization

Pheu Thai Party(พรรคเพื่อไทย)ℹ️
The political party responsible for policy and internal meetings.