Thaksin Shinawatra
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released early from prison on parole
He is required to wear an electronic ankle monitor for the remainder of his sentence
Thailand’s election winner Bhumjaithai seals coalition deal with Pheu Thai
“We will work together as a government and manage the country so we can do good things for the country,” says Anutin Charnvirakul
Polls close in Thailand’s three-way race as risk of instability looms
No single party expected to secure a clear majority
Thai party nominates ex-leader Thaksin’s nephew as PM candidate
The country is set to hold general election on Feb 8
Thaksin faces revived royal insult case and 17.6 billion baht tax bill
The cases highlight his waning yet enduring influence on the nation’s power structure
Thaksin’s Pheu Thai party elects Julapun as new leader
Observers say that whoever leads Pheu Thai will remain under the influence of Thaksin and his political dynasty
Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra seeks royal pardon, lawyer says
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s influential former Prime Minster Thaksin Shinawatra has submitted a petition for a royal pardon for his one year jail sentence, his lawyer said on Monday (Sep 29).
Reformist People’s Party still favourite as Thai elections loom: poll
[BANGKOK] The reformist People’s Party is still a favourite choice among Thais to run the country, with fresh elections expected to be held in the coming months, according to an opinion poll.
Thai ex-PM Thaksin moved to prison hospital wing
He was moved to the medical wing due to his age and health condition
Thai ex-PM Thaksin begins first full day in prison
[BANGKOK] Thailand’s influential ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra began his first full day in prison on Wednesday after a court ruled that he had improperly served a previous jail term in hospital...
