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Thai party nominates ex-leader Thaksin's nephew as PM candidate

Thai party nominates ex-leader Thaksin's nephew as PM candidate

The populist party founded by Thailand's former leader Thaksin Shinawatra nominated his nephew on Tuesday as its top choice for prime minister in the upcoming election.
Thai Supreme Court orders ex-PM Thaksin to serve one year in prison

Thai Supreme Court orders ex-PM Thaksin to serve one year in prison

Thailand's next PM reaffirms fresh polls promise

Thailand's next PM reaffirms fresh polls promise

Thailand parliament picks cannabis-legalization architect Anutin Charnvirakul as new PM

Thailand parliament picks cannabis-legalization architect Anutin Charnvirakul as new PM

Thai conservative construction magnate Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday won a parliament vote to serve as the nation's next prime minister, according to an AFP tally of lawmakers' ballots.
September 5, 2025 | 01:31 am PT
Thai ex-PM Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges

Thai ex-PM Thaksin acquitted of royal insult charges

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was cleared Friday of royal defamation charges, relieving one of the threats to his embattled dynasty, which has dominated Thai politics for two decades.
August 22, 2025 | 11:17 pm PT
Thai government on brink after coalition partner pulls out

Thai government on brink after coalition partner pulls out

The second biggest party in Thailand's ruling coalition pulled out on Wednesday over a leaked phone call between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, putting her government on the brink of collapse.
June 18, 2025 | 06:07 pm PT
Thai court grants ex-PM Thaksin permission to leave country

Thai court grants ex-PM Thaksin permission to leave country

A Thai court on Friday granted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra permission to leave the country, a court statement said, a rare exception for a defendant facing royal insult charges.
January 31, 2025 | 04:47 pm PT
Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among $400M assets

Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among $400M assets

Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declared more than US$400 million in assets on Friday, her party said, including more than 200 designer handbags worth over $2 million and at least 75 luxury watches, valued at almost $5 million.
January 3, 2025 | 12:04 am PT
Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra showcases elegant fashion sense

Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra showcases elegant fashion sense

Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is recognized for her sophisticated fashion sense, frequently selecting designs from Chanel and Louis Vuitton.
August 18, 2024 | 11:31 pm PT
From billionaire heiress to Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister: What to know about Paetongtarn Shinawatra?

From billionaire heiress to Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister: What to know about Paetongtarn Shinawatra?

Holding a degree in political science, Thailand’s youngest Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is the third family member to assume this role.
August 17, 2024 | 08:27 pm PT
Thaksin indicted as Thailand braces for court cases amid risk of political crisis

Thaksin indicted as Thailand braces for court cases amid risk of political crisis

Influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the ruling government, was formally indicted on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the monarchy in a 2015 media interview, a spokesman for the attorney-general's office said.
June 17, 2024 | 07:15 pm PT
Thailand to indict influential former premier Thaksin over royal insult

Thailand to indict influential former premier Thaksin over royal insult

Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said on Wednesday, in a setback to a political heavyweight whose loyalists are currently in government.
May 28, 2024 | 07:54 pm PT
Thai ex-PM Thaksin makes first public appearance since release

Thai ex-PM Thaksin makes first public appearance since release

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.
March 13, 2024 | 07:02 pm PT
Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'

Thai ex-PM Thaksin meets prosecutor on royal insult case, appears 'truly ill'

A day after his high-profile release from detention, Thailand's former premier Thaksin Shinawatra met with prosecutors on Monday to discuss allegations he insulted the powerful monarchy, during which he appeared "truly ill", a senior official said.
February 19, 2024 | 04:47 pm PT
Thai ex-PM Thaksin returns home from police hospital

Thai ex-PM Thaksin returns home from police hospital

Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived back at his Bangkok home from police hospital early Sunday, just six months after he was arrested following a dramatic return to the kingdom from 15 years of self-imposed exile.
February 17, 2024 | 08:18 pm PT
Jailed Thai ex-premier Thaksin to be freed Sunday: PM

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.
February 16, 2024 | 10:15 pm PT
Jailed former Thai leader Thaksin granted parole, PM says

Jailed former Thai leader Thaksin granted parole, PM says

Thailand's controversial billionaire former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been granted parole after serving six months in detention, the prime minister said Tuesday, while highlighting his service to the country.
February 13, 2024 | 03:53 pm PT
Former Thai PM Thaksin charged with royal insult

Former Thai PM Thaksin charged with royal insult

Thai police have charged former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra with lese-majeste over comments he made almost a decade ago, officials said Tuesday, though it is not yet clear whether the case will go to court.
February 5, 2024 | 11:23 pm PT
Thailand's ruling party chooses a Shinawatra as new leader

Thailand's ruling party chooses a Shinawatra as new leader

Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party named Paetongtarn Shinawatra as its new leader on Friday, continuing the billionaire family's political dominance for the last quarter century.
October 27, 2023 | 06:20 pm PT
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