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The Latest Breaking News from Thaksin Shinawatra

As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom

Ex-prime minister’s release caps period of reconciliation between his populist movement and conservative establishment.

Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024

After 15 years, Thaksin returns home

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Police General Hospital and returned to his residence on Charan Sanitwong 69 Road in Bang Phlat district after more than 15 years of absence as he was paroled on Sunday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 19, 2024

Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole after hospital detention

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole after six months hospital detention. New developments in his ongoing legal case.

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole

Learn about Thaksin Shinawatra's release on parole from a Bangkok hospital after serving time for corruption, sparking mixed feelings among the people.

Jailed Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Set To Be Released Sunday

Jailed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be freed on parole early Sunday, just six months after his dramatic return to the kingdom from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed on Sunday

Despite being granted parole, Thaksin could face further legal troubles over charges for insulting the monarchy in 2015.

Al Jazeera · Feb 17, 2024

Jailed Thai Ex-premier Thaksin To Be Freed Sunday: PM

Jailed former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra will be freed on Sunday, the kingdom's prime minister has said, just six months after returning from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

International Business Times · Feb 17, 2024

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No monitoring for Thaksin?

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra may not be subject to electronic monitoring after his release on parole this weekend, the Department of Probation says.

Bangkok Post · Feb 15, 2024

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Granted Parole, Possible Release This Weekend

Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving time for corruption charges, marking a possible reconciliation in Thai politics.

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin says Thaksin will be ‘normal citizen’ after release, expected after February 17.

Al Jazeera · Feb 13, 2024

Jailed Thai Ex-PM Thaksin To Be Freed: Justice Minister

Jailed former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is to be freed, the kingdom's justice minister said Tuesday, possibly as soon as the weekend -- just six months after returning from 15 years of self-imposed exile.

International Business Times · Feb 13, 2024

Rally against Thaksin's release, warning of bigger protests

A small group of protesters gathered outside the Justice Ministry on Monday opposing the expected release of Thaksin Shinawatra from prison without having spent a day behind bars.

Bangkok Post · Feb 12, 2024

Thaksin faces old charge of lese majeste

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra still faces a criminal charge of lese majeste from 2016, and the attorney-general will decide if he will be indicted, the OAG spokesman said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post · Feb 6, 2024

Don't call Thaksin an inmate, says Corrections Dept

The Department of Corrections has asked people not to refer to former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra as a prison inmate - even though he is serving a jail sentence while in hospital.

Bangkok Post · Jan 16, 2024

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Bangkok Post · Jan 11, 2024

Thaksin 'seriously ill' say prison officials

Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is seriously ill and must remain in Police General Hospital as a return to jail could endanger his life, according to the Department of Corrections.

Bangkok Post · Jan 10, 2024

House panel to visit Thaksin's hospital

Members of the House committee on police affairs will on Friday visit the Police General Hospital but it is still uncertain if they will be able to see convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bangkok Post · Dec 22, 2023

Dept faces grilling over Thaksin privilege

Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong has distanced himself from a Department of Corrections (DoC) decision to allow convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive VIP medical treatment outside of prison.

Bangkok Post · Dec 15, 2023

Lawmakers want to see Thaksin in hospital

The House committee on police affairs plans to visit Police General Hospital next month to see if former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is really there, says the committee chairman.

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Bangkok Post · Dec 14, 2023

New prison rule 'not designed for Thaksin'

The Department of Corrections (DOC) has denied that its new regulation, which allows for the detention of inmates outside prison, will benefit convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

Bangkok Post · Dec 8, 2023

No 2nd pardon request from Thaksin

Jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has not requested a second royal pardon for a further jail term reduction, according to the Justice Minister.

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023

Daughter of divisive former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin named head of political party linked to him

Thailand’s ruling party has selected as its leader the daughter of Thaksin Shinawatra, the country’s divisive former prime minister, highlighting the family’s continuing influence more than two decades after Thaksin entered politics

Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2023

Thaksin's out-of-prison hospital stay extended

Jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will continue receiving treatment at Police General Hospital under an extension approved by the Department of Corrections after a 60-day out-of-prison period expired on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Oct 18, 2023

Police chief demands Thaksin health report

National police chief Pol Gen Torsak Sukvimol on Tuesday called on the Police General Hospital to submit a report on the treatment it is providing for jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra.

The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2023

‘Our time will come’: Thai leader prevented from becoming PM hails dawn of a new era

Pita Limjaroenrat says time is on the side of his youthful Move Forward party that took on the establishment and shook up Thailand’s ‘half-baked democracy’

Bangkok Post · Oct 9, 2023

Thaksin ‘pool party’ pic 2 years old

A photograph of Thaksin Shinawatra playing with a grandchild in a swimming pool turns out to have been taken two years ago, and not since the ex-prime minister’s return to Thailand, as a former politician alleged on Friday.

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