Summary of the Verdict

On Wednesday September 15th 2008 The Supreme Court announced that they would delay the reading of the verdict until October 21st 2008 because neither Thaksin or Pojaman Shinawatra were present in the court. At the same time the Supreme Court issued a warrant for the arrest of both Thaksin and Pojaman. On the 21st October 2008, neither Thaksin Shinawatra, his wife Pojaman or lawyers who represented the couple were present when the Supreme Court finally issued their judgment.



Full version of Judgement (In Thai) can be found Here








The judges voted 8-1 to rule Thaksin guilty.

9-0 - The 1999 anti-corruption act is effective.
9-0 - Appointment of Assets Examination Committee is constitutional.
9-0 - Financial Institutions Development Fund, the land seller, is a government agency.
6-3 - The prime minister has oversight of FIDF.
5-4 - Thaksin Shinawatra violated the 1999 anti-corruption act.
7-2 - Khunying Pojaman Shinawatra is not guilty and her arrest warrant will be cancelled.
7-2 - The Ratchadaphisek land plot and transaction money will not be confiscated.
9-0 - Thaksin is sentenced to a two-year jail term


NCCC Act. Section 4
The court ruled that Thaksin Shinawatra was covered by this section, it also ruled that Pojaman Shinawatra wasn’t covered by the section.

NCCC Act. Section 100
The court ruled that Thaksin Shinawatra was guilty of violating this section, it also ruled that Pojaman Shinawatra wasn’t covered by the section.

NCCC Act. Section 122
The court ruled that Thaksin Shinawatra was covered by this section, it also ruled that Pojaman Shinawatra wasn’t covered by the section. The court ruled that two years imprisonment should be imposed on Thaksin.

Criminal Code. Section 33
The court ruled that no crime had been committed which warranted the forfeiture of the property.

Criminal Code. Section 83
The court ruled that no criminal offences had been committed, and therefore this section was not applicable

Criminal Code. Section 86
The court ruled that no criminal offences had been committed, and therefore this section was not applicable

Criminal Code. Section 90
The court ruled that no criminal offences had been committed, and therefore this section was not applicable

Criminal Code Act. Section 96
The court ruled that all provisions of this section had been met.

Criminal Code Act. Section 152
The court ruled that both defendants were not guilty of this section.

Criminal Code Act. Section 157
The court ruled that both defendants were not guilty of this section.