Thaksin Shinawatra

He is required to wear an electronic ankle monitor for the remainder of his sentence

“We will work together as a government and manage the country so we can do good things for the country,” says Anutin Charnvirakul

No single party expected to secure a clear majority

The country is set to hold general election on Feb 8

The cases highlight his waning yet enduring influence on the nation’s power structure

Observers say that whoever leads Pheu Thai will remain under the influence of Thaksin and his political dynasty

[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).

[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.

He was moved to the medical wing due to his age and health condition