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Former Thai PM Thaksin indicted on charge of royal defamation as court cases stir political woes

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted on a charge of defaming the country’s monarchy in one of several court cases that have rattled Thai politics

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2024

Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

France 24 · Jun 18, 2024

Thailand's Thaksin Indicted For Insulting Monarchy

Thai prosecutors on Tuesday formally indicted influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra under the kingdom's strict royal insult laws over comments he made nearly a decade ago.

International Business Times · Jun 18, 2024

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Thaksin arraigned on lese majeste case

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra reported to public prosecutors on Tuesday morning and was taken to the Criminal Court for arraignment on his lese-majeste case.

Bangkok Post · Jun 18, 2024

Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics

Cases involving the prime minister as well as the leading opposition party are due to be heard on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attempt to flee the country again in order to escape a lese-majeste case that has been brought against him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 5, 2024

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Indicted On Lese Majeste Charges

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra indicted on lese majeste charges, facing legal challenges under strict royal defamation laws.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Faces Monarchy Defamation Charges

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra faces lese majeste and Computer Crime Act charges, sparking political tensions in Thailand.

Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra to go on trial for royal insult

The case relates to an interview the politician gave to South Korean media while in self-imposed exile in 2015.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin To Face Trial For Royal Insult

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be prosecuted for insulting the monarchy, the attorney general's office said Wednesday, over comments he made almost a decade ago.

International Business Times · May 29, 2024

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for royal defamation, prosecutors say

Thai prosecutors say former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be indicted for defaming the monarchy, three months after he was freed on parole on other charges

The Independent UK · May 29, 2024

Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM

Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time.

Al Jazeera · May 23, 2024

Thailand Delays Decision On Ex-PM Thaksin Royal Insult Case

Thailand's decision on indicting Thaksin Shinawatra in a royal insult case could have significant political implications.

Thai court acquits dozens who shut down Bangkok airports in 2008

‘Yellow Shirt’ antigovernment protesters protected under the constitution, charges of rebellion and terrorism dropped.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024

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Bangkok Post · Mar 25, 2024

Shinawatras sick after Chiang Mai visit

Several members of the Shinawatra family have fallen sick after a three-day trip to Chiang Mai last week, Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Friday.

Thaksin's Influence Grows As Allies Strengthen Ties In Thailand

Explore the growing influence of Thaksin Shinawatra and his loyalists in Thailand's political landscape, sparking concerns and debates among analysts and o...

International Business Times · Mar 15, 2024

Thai Tourist Hotspot Chiang Mai Tops World's Most Polluted Cities

Thai tourist hotspot Chiang Mai was blanketed by hazy smog Friday, as residents and visitors to the usually picturesque northern city were left wheezing in the toxic air.

Thaksin Shinawatra Returns To Public Eye After Detention

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra reappears in public after release, sparking political intrigue.

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Bangkok Post · Mar 14, 2024

Thaksin makes first trip to Chiang Mai in 17 years

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in his home province of Chiang Mai on his private jet on Thursday morning - his first trip following his release on parole last month.

International Business Times · Mar 14, 2024

Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Makes First Public Appearance Since Release: AFP

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited a Bangkok temple Thursday in his first public appearance since being freed early from a jail sentence for graft and abuse of power.

Al Jazeera · Mar 5, 2024

‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand

Six months after party formed government in deal with military-backed parties, voters still hanker for change.

Thai Court Acquits Yingluck Shinawatra On Mishandling Charges

Thai court acquits former PM Yingluck Shinawatra of mishandling funds, signaling a resurgence of the Shinawatra family's influence in Thai politics.

Bangkok Post · Feb 22, 2024

Paetongtarn invited to Cambodia

Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen has invited Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra to Cambodia next month. He extended the invitation while visiting former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra at his home in Bangkok on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 21, 2024

Hun Sen to visit Thaksin

Thaksin Shinawatra is preparing to welcome another former prime minister on Wednesday when Hun Sen flies in from Cambodia to visit the parolee at his Bangkok home.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2024

Thaksin appears seriously ill, says official

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra looked seriously ill when he showed up for a lese majeste case at the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) on Monday, according to a senior prosecutor.

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