The Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
The Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions on Tuesday committed Thaksin to Bangkok Remand Prison to serve out his 12-month sentence. The prison in Chatuchak district serves as a hub facility.
The 76-year-old billionaire was transferred to Klongprem on Tuesday evening 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 on Tuesday the administration of Bangkok Remand Prison sent Thaksin to Klongprem 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 on Tuesday 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.
