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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 · Aug 21, 2023

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 · Aug 21, 2023

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 · Aug 21, 2023

Thaksin postpones return

Fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Saturday he was postponing his return from self-exile.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7, 2023

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra seen in video at Cambodian leader's birthday party

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has attended a birthday party for outgoing Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen in Phnom Penh

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2023

Thaksin will return by private jet, says friend

Thaksin Shinawatra will return to Thailand on a private jet, landing at Don Mueang airport, according to a senior member of the Chartthaipattana Party and close friend who recently visited the former prime minister.

Bangkok Post · Aug 2, 2023

'Deal struck on next govt'

A political deal involving the formation of a new government has been reached in Hong Kong between Thaksin Shinawatra and Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Progressive Movement, a source in the Pheu Thai Party says.

Bangkok Post · Jul 28, 2023

Thai Parliament says it will try to pick a prime minister next week after 2 unsuccessful attempts

Thailand’s Parliament says it will try to pick a new prime minister next week following two unsuccessful attempts, as political uncertainty grows more than two months after the country’s election

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Thaksin can seek royal pardon: Wissanu

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can ask for a royal pardon on the first day of his imprisonment, acting Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2023

Thaksin would be treated as elderly inmate, says prisons boss

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra would be treated as an elderly prisoner if he is imprisoned on his planned return to Thailand on Aug 10, Corrections Department chief Ayut Sinthoppan said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jul 27, 2023