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In one chaotic day, Thailand sees one PM elected, one ex-PM sent to jail. Where does the country go from here?

More than three months after Thailand’s national elections – and many anti-democratic manoeuvres in parliament – the country finally has a new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin. But, given the chaotic nature of Thai politics, this was perhaps not even the biggest news of the week.

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Thaksin taken to hospital hours after being jailed on return to Thailand

Prison officials say concerns about the former prime minister’s blood pressure and blood oxygen levels prompted move.

Al Jazeera

Thaksin moved to Police Hospital

Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from Bangkok Remand Prison to the Police General Hospital at 12.20am Wednesday, suffering from chest pain, hypertension and low blood oxygen, the Department of Corrections said.

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Thaksin moved from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned to Thailand from exile

Thailand’s divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned from an extended exile and started serving an 8-year sentence

The Independent UK

Thaksin has private room on prison medical ward

Thaksin Shinawatra is in a private room on the medical ward of Bangkok Remand Prison and being monitored around the clock because of four underlying health conditions including heart and lung problems, the head of the Department of Corrections said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Why has Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand and what happens next?

The former prime minister has returned after 15 years and was immediately jailed, while his party has aligned with the military establishment he opposed for years

The Guardian - UK

Thaksin Shinawatra: the divisive former Thai PM back after 15 years

Thailand’s controversial former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been taken into custody just minutes after arriving back in the country after 15 years in exile.

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‘Thaksin represents the grassroots people’: Thailand’s divisive former leader returns

Older rural voters swept him to power and many still support him despite his arrest on arrival

The Guardian - UK

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile

The real estate mogul won the backing of both the upper and lower houses to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

Al Jazeera

New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political views

Srettha Thavisin, the wealthy leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires, has been selected prime minister just nine months after joining a political party that champions the poor

The Independent UK

First Thing: Biden tours Maui and vows support as 114 confirmed dead

850 people are still missing after the devastating wildfires as president and first lady visit the town of Lahaina. Plus, why sweat is our secret superpower

The Guardian - UK

Former Thai leader Thaksin jailed after return from exile

Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was on Tuesday jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. Hundreds of supporters wearing red gathered in the streets to welcome the beloved billionaire politician.

Radio France Internationale

8-year jail term for Thaksin

Thaksin Shinawatra has begun serving his eight-year prison sentence on Tuesday morning following his return to the country after 15 years abroad.

Bangkok Post

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.

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WEKU

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.

Evening Standard

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.

France 24

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.

Bangkok Post

Thaksin arrives at Don Mueang

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra finally returned to the country after 15 years in self-exile, landing at Don Mueang airport on Tuesday morning.

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The Independent UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

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 Independent 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

Al Jazeera

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.

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