It's normal practise : Deuty PM
Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thuagsuban said Wednesday that stripping the police rank of those convicted of a crime, such as ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, is a normal practice.
The Office of the Council of State Tuesday advised the Cabinet's Secretariat to remove Thaksin's rank of police lieutenant colonel and recall his decorations as he was convicted two-year-jail term for abuse of power and corruption concerning Ratchadapisek land purchase deal last year.
Ousted by bloodless coup in 2006, Thaksin jumped bail last year and fled Thailand before the court read its verdict.
He now lives in exile, mainly in the United Arab Emirates. Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs revoked his Thai passport, but he has travelled to some countries with foreign passports.
The deputy premier said that stripping the rank of Thaksin followed normal procedures for any police or soldier who commits malfeasance.
Suthep said, "Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has nothing to do with removing Thaksin's rank."
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