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Profile: Billionaire and former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra

One-time telecoms tycoon used his fortune to change Thai politics, but a new generation wants more radical change.

Al Jazeera

Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics

Thaksin's return coincides with a vote in Parliament Tuesday on the formation of a new government his Pheu Thai party looks set to head.

WEKU

Former Thai prime minister returns to country after 15 years in self-imposed exile

Divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Tuesday after years of self-imposed exile as a party affiliated with him plans to start forming a new government.

Evening Standard

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Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed for eight years upon return from exile

Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed Tuesday as he returned to the kingdom after 15 years in exile, hours before parliament votes to install his party's candidate as the new prime minister.

France 24

Divisive Thai ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile as party seeks to form new government

Divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to Thailand after years of self-imposed exile to face criminal charges on the same day that a party affiliated with him plans to start forming a new government

The Independent UK

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

Former prime minister who was removed in 2006 coup ‘enters legal process’ as supporters celebrate his return.

Al Jazeera

Thaksin Shinawatra jailed on return to Thailand as his party regains power

Ex-PM begins eight-year jail term but appointment of Srettha Thavisin as leader could shorten his sentence

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Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister after his Pheu Thai party secured support from pro-military parties.

Al Jazeera

Kylee's gift of life as five police came to pick up her organs: 'it was a good tribute'

Up to eight people will benefit from Kylee's organs. 'It was something we both believed in.'

Newcastle Herald

Thai party of Thaksin Shinawatra strikes deal with ex-military rivals

Arrangement angers many Pheu Thai supporters and could coincide with former PM’s return from exile

The Guardian - UK

Thailand's Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government

Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party says it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha

The Independent UK

Thailand’s Pheu Thai allies with military rivals to form new government

Move comes as Pheu Thai founder Thaksin Shinawatra prepares to return home after 15 years in self-imposed exile.

Al Jazeera

Kymco To Bring Ionex Battery Swapping To Thailand With New Partnership

Taiwanese two-wheeler giant Kymco plans to expand its Ionex electric battery swapping network to Thailand through a new partnership with Thai company Arun Plus.

RideApart

Pro-military party says it will join populist Pheu Thai party to form Thailand's next government

A pro-military party affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says it has agreed to join a coalition led by the populist Pheu Thai party in an attempt to form Thailand’s next government after a three-month stalemate

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More than a ton of endangered pangolin scales seized in Thailand

Thai authorities say they have seized more than a ton of pangolin scales worth over 50 million baht ($1.4 million) that are believed to have been headed out of the country through a land border

The Independent UK

Court clears the way for Thai Parliament to pick a new prime minister 3 months after elections

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has cleared the way for Parliament to vote for a new prime minister more than three months after national elections by declining to rule on a complaint over the rejection of the winning party’s leader

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Aussie Mum Kylee Enwright Has Passed Away 3 Months After Fall In Thailand Left Her In A Coma

“Kylee passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones,” her husband Paul Enwright wrote on Facebook.

Newcastle Herald

Kylee Enwright remembered as 'kind and generous' after sudden death

The Singleton woman first suffered a brain injury in Thailand before fundraising money helped bring her home.

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Bangkok Post

Chinese buyers cool on Thailand

Thailand dipped to fifth among destinations for Chinese property buyers, down one spot from last year and the top ranking in 2021, due to a slow recovery of travel and pricey flights.

Bangkok Post

Free trial starts on Pink Line

The Pink Line will start its trial run on Tuesday, with free rides to be offered to passengers in September and October, said the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA).

The Guardian - UK

‘Main customers’: Russians fleeing Putin’s war find a home in Phuket

Thai island has had influx of those either trying to avoid fighting in Ukraine or feel unwelcome in Europe

Evening Standard

19 adorable puppies rescued from storm in Thailand

All 19 puppies have now been adopted, local media reported

Inverse

200-Million-Year-Old Poop Contains Fossilized Parasite Eggs

A coprolite, or fossilized feces, from Thailand contains at least two types of parasite eggs, showing a glimpse of the prehistoric food chain.

RideApart

Thai EV Brand Strom Announces New Electric Motorcycle Production Facility

Thai EV brand Strom has opened the doors of its newest production facility in its home country of Thailand with the hopes of bumping sales by 30 percent.

The Guardian - UK

Thailand king’s estranged son makes surprise return after 27 years

Reappearance of Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse raises questions over succession

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