Re: The decision not to report to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions.
First of all, I would like to apologise to the panel of judges presiding over the Ratchadapisek land case and to my supporters for my wife and I travelling to England - a country which upholds democratic principles above all else - and for our failure to report to the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions.
What happened to my family and I, as well as our close associates, was the work of those who wanted me out of politics. There were attempts to take my life followed by a coup. After that, people who were my opponents were appointed to specially handle legal cases against myself and my family and to draft a constitution to prolong the authority of dictatorship. People who directly and indirectly supported the coup were appointed as members of organisations responsible for taking action against me. When there was an election on Dec 23, 2007, most people voted for People Power party candidates who were members of the former Thai Rak Thai to be their representatives.
I thought the situation would improve and that could have been a chance for me to prove my innocence and be given justice and I decided to return to Thailand on Feb 28, 2008. But the situation worsened. What happened to myself and my family was like the fruit from poisonous trees. The fruit was also poisonous. What I mean is that there has been a continuation of dictatorship in Thai politics under the democratic system. That was followed by interference in the judicial process. My cases have been pre-judged, to get rid of me and my family, who are regarded by a group of people as their political enemies, irrespective of the law and international principles of justice. My family and I have been continually treated unfairly.
The interference in the judicial process and the double standards which are clearly apparent have denied myself and my family and others involved of justice. But what is worse is that the long-established credibility and honour of the country's judicial system and related agencies have been diminished. These mechanisms have been exploited politically to the point that neutrality has been compromised, causing the country a great deal of damage.
Moreover, I have been informed that my life is in danger. I needed to travel in bullet-proof vehicles when travelling around. These are the fruits of my devotion to the royal institution and to the country over the past six years as prime minister.
I apologise again for my decision to come to England. I want to assure you that:
1. My family and I are completely loyal to the monarchy and all members of the Royal Family although we have been accused otherwise.
2. Although I am not a perfect man, I can assure you that I am not as bad as has been alleged. When the right time comes, I will tell you everything. Today is not my day. I would like to ask my supporters to be a little more patient.
3. If I have a chance, I would like to return to Thailand and die on Thai soil as other Thais do.
Regards
Pol Lt-Col Thaksin Shinawatra
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