The NACC is currently examining documents in the case of Thaksin being treated on the 14th floor.

NACC confirms the need to request CCTV footage from the 14th floor where Thaksin is being treated, revealing that they are currently reviewing documents and evidence. They cannot claim the patient's rights. They must look at the hospital's practices and the legal framework. Mr. Niwatchai Kasem Mongkol, Secretary-General of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC), gave an interview about the case in which the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) submitted the results of the investigation into the actions of the officers of the Bangkok Special Prison and the Police General Hospital, which were considered to be providing benefits to Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, in receiving treatment for the NACC. He said that he has now received the case and is currently investigating the NHRC's decision. What are the details and facts of the evidence? The NHRC's decision is part of our investigation drive. During the investigation, we will listen to the facts according to the evidence and then submit them to the case file. The reporter asked whether the NHRC's ruling would speed up the investigation in this case. Mr. Niwatchai said that the facts must be examined first, including the detailed documents and evidence. He himself had not seen the details of the NHRC's ruling, which mostly fall under the category of dereliction of duty. Therefore, the intent in the criminal case must be examined. This is a matter that the NACC has already accepted for investigation. We only use the NHRC's opinion to consider. As for the ruling, it is the duty of the NACC to consider. As for the matter of proving the facts that the officials have facilitated Mr. Thaksin, Mr. Niwatchai said that we will have to look at the evidence and facts. In the investigation process, there will be steps in the work, which confirms that this matter can be judged. We will have to look at the legal framework, what are the rules and regulations, and whether there was any violation of the rules or not. When asked if the truth-finding process would require requesting CCTV footage from the Police General Hospital, Mr. Niwatchai laughed and said that it was necessary to request it. As for the past period when the Police General Hospital claimed the rights of patients in not disclosing details, Mr. Niwatchai said that we will have to look at the hospital's procedures to see if the claim is reasonable and acceptable. We do not want to say that the hospital refused to cooperate and that it is not right. We will have to look at the hospital's procedures and Thaksin's treatment, to see if he is protected and whether the NACC can request such information in accordance with the law. -314. Source: Thai News Agency