‘Ex-PM Thaksin to return to Thailand on Tuesday’
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Ex-PM Thaksin to return to Thailand on Tuesday’

The Hindu  

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to return to the kingdom on Tuesday, the same day as a key parliamentary vote could end a political deadlock, his daughter said. Mr. Thaksin has long said he wanted to return home but faces multiple criminal charges that he says are politically motivated. "On Tuesday, August 22, 9 am I will pick up my father Thaksin at Don Muang Airport," his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who is one of the Pheu Thai Party's candidates for prime minister, said on Instagram. His return will coincide with an afternoon vote on whether to approve Srettha Thavisin — from the Mr. Thaksin-linked Pheu Thai Party — as prime minister and end months of political uncertainty since a May general election.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin among pardonees in king's amnesty
4 months, 1 week ago

Former Thai PM Thaksin among pardonees in king's amnesty

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra speaks to members of the media as he attends THACCA SPLASH - Soft Power Forum 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand, June 28, 2024. BANGKOK - Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been included in a royal pardon to end his jail term earlier than scheduled, …

Thaksin indicted for alleged insult of monarchy, granted bail
6 months, 1 week ago

Thaksin indicted for alleged insult of monarchy, granted bail

China Daily  

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra greets his supporters after landing at Bangkok's Don Mueang airport on August 22, 2023. Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was on June 18 indicted for allegedly insulting the monarchy in a media interview nine years ago, but was granted bail by a court, helping him avoid pre-trial detention. On June 18, Thailand's Criminal …

Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult

Al Jazeera  

The case relates to an interview the billionaire politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015. Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who returned home last year after 15 years in exile, will go on trial next month on charges of insulting the monarchy. Prayuth Pecharakun, a spokesman for Thailand’s attorney general, said 74-year-old Thaksin would …

What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics
9 months ago

What Thaksin Shinawatra’s Parole Says About Thai Politics

The Diplomat  

On February 13, Thailand’s jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted parole, as anticipated, paving the way for his release on February 18. Srettha added, “I believe that Thaksin can give good advice to his daughter to serve the country.” Thaksin’s parole represents a watershed in Thai politics. By sealing the former leader’s rehabilitation, it effectively draws a line …

How Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra went from prime minister to fugitive abroad and back home again
10 months ago

How Thailand’s Thaksin Shinawatra went from prime minister to fugitive abroad and back home again

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, made a dramatic return home after more than a decade of self-imposed exile. In 2011, Thaksin’s sister Yingluck Shinawatra led the Pheu Thai party to an landslide election victory. Thaksin’s desire to return home seemed finally possible as Thais last year headed to a general election in which the …

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom
10 months ago

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom

Al Jazeera  

Ex-prime minister’s release caps a period of reconciliation between his populist movement and the conservative establishment. Thaksin’s sister Yingluck Shinawatra served as Thailand’s first female prime minister from 2011 until 2014, under the banner of the Pheu Thai Party, which was born out of the remnants of Thaksin’s Thai Rak Thai. Thaksin’s return to Thailand in August following nearly 16 …

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole from police hospital
10 months ago

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole from police hospital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Former Thai prime minister Thaksin …

Former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole after serving 6 months in hospital
10 months, 1 week ago

Former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole after serving 6 months in hospital

The Hindu  

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole early Sunday, February 18, 2024, from a Bangkok hospital where he spent six months serving time for corruption-related offenses. Thaksin was seen in a convoy of cars leaving the Police General Hospital just before sunrise and is believed to be headed to his residence in western Bangkok. A polarising figure …

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thailand prime minister and one-time owner of Manchester City, released early from prison
10 months, 1 week ago

Thaksin Shinawatra, former Thailand prime minister and one-time owner of Manchester City, released early from prison

ABC  

In short: Thaksin, twice elected prime minister, was released early on Sunday morning after being treated at Bangkok's Police General Hospital Thaksin, twice elected prime minister, was released early on Sunday morning after being treated at Bangkok's Police General Hospital His eight-year sentence was cut by King Maha Vajiralongkorn within days of his return to Thailand from exile last August …

Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin leaves hospital after six months in detention
10 months, 1 week ago

Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin leaves hospital after six months in detention

Al Jazeera  

Thaksin returned to Thailand in August after nearly 16 years of self-imposed exile. Thailand’s jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has left the hospital where he spent six months in detention following his return to the kingdom after more than 15 years of self-imposed exile. Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said earlier this week that Thaksin, who was jailed for …

Thai officials, accused of coddling jailed ex-PM, say not calling him ‘inmate’ is standard practice
11 months, 1 week ago

Thai officials, accused of coddling jailed ex-PM, say not calling him ‘inmate’ is standard practice

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of wrongdoing in office, but he shouldn’t be called an inmate, the country’s Correction Department declared Tuesday. It was responding to critics who charge that Thaksin, a billionaire populist and unofficial patron of the political party that returned to power last year, is being …

Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to one year
1 year, 3 months ago

Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin's jail term to one year

The Hindu  

Thailand's jailed former Premier Thaksin Shinawatra had his prison sentence cut from eight years to one by the King on Friday, just days after he returned from a decade and a half in exile. Mr. Thaksin, twice elected Prime Minister and ousted in a 2006 military coup, was sent to prison last week immediately after returning to the kingdom for …

Thai king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s prison term to one year
1 year, 3 months ago

Thai king reduces former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s prison term to one year

LA Times  

Thailand’s king Friday reduced the prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years to one following the divisive politician’s return from 15 years of self-imposed exile. Hours after Thaksin’s return to Thailand, Srettha Thavisin of the Thaksin-affiliated Pheu Thai party won enough votes in parliament to become prime minister, ending more than three months of uncertainty after …

Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra Moved to Hospital Day after Return From Exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Thailand’s Ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra Moved to Hospital Day after Return From Exile

News 18  

Thailand’s former premier Thaksin Shinawatra was moved from prison to a police hospital on Wednesday, officials said, a day after he was jailed on his return from 15 years in exile. The 74-year-old, twice Thai prime minister and ousted in a 2006 coup, is suffering from multiple health complaints, officials said, and was moved from prison quarantine to a police …

Thaksin Shinawatra arrested, jailed after return from years-long exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Thaksin Shinawatra arrested, jailed after return from years-long exile

Al Jazeera  

Former prime minister who was removed in 2006 coup ‘enters legal process’ as supporters celebrate his return. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was swiftly arrested, taken to court and jailed after he landed back home in Thailand after 15 years in self-imposed exile. Several thousand “red shirts” – the grassroots rural movement established to defend Thaksin’s government after the …

Ex-PM Thaksin delays return to Thailand
1 year, 4 months ago

Ex-PM Thaksin delays return to Thailand

The Hindu  

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Saturday he had delayed his return to the kingdom next week, as he awaits a breakthrough in a post-election gridlock that could see his family's party lead a coalition government. The Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai party has been trying to form a government, and property tycoon Srettha Thavisin is set to be its prime …

Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra postpones return from self-exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra postpones return from self-exile

Al Jazeera  

The former leader says he is delaying his return due to a medical appointment. Thai former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said he was postponing his return from self-exile as Thailand struggles to overcome a political deadlock after the general election in May was won by opponents of military-backed parties. His daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 36, one of the prime minister …

Thaksin to return to Thailand in August after 15 years in exile
1 year, 4 months ago

Thaksin to return to Thailand in August after 15 years in exile

Al Jazeera  

Billionaire former prime minister faces a potential jail term on corruption charges if he returns home. Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return home on August 10 after 15 years in self-imposed exile, his daughter has said. Thaksin and the Pheu Thai party backed by his billionaire family remain popular among Thailand’s working and rural masses, coming in …

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