"Oak Panthongtae tells “Father Thaksin” to take care of his health while awaiting parole and release from prison

Today (16 April 2026) 9:30 AM at Klong Prem Central Prison, Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra, along with his wife, Ms. Natthiya Puangkhum, visited former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. The atmosphere was filled with Red Shirt supporters who came to offer their encouragement, as usual.

Later at 10:20 AM, Mr. Panthongtae Shinawatra and his wife, Ms. Natthiya Puangkhum, left Klong Prem Central Prison after their visit to Mr. Thaksin. When asked about the visit, Mr. Panthongtae said they discussed general matters and their grandchildren. He added that Thaksin was in good health and he had told his father to take care of his health. The family is eagerly awaiting the day their father will be released from prison.

When asked which grandchild Mr. Thaksin misses the most during the close visit on April 23, 2026, in celebration of the Songkran festival, Mr. Panthongtae replied with a smile that his father misses all of them equally.