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Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin

Thaksin’s Eight-year prison term commuted to One by the Thai King in a Royal Gazette bulletin

September 1, 2023

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Thaksin Shinawatra is currently being treated at Police General Hospital for a heart condition including elevated blood pressure, a lung issue and deterioration of the… Read More ›

Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup 

Xi Jinping invites Srettha to Beijing for economic talks as he finalises his new cabinet lineup 

August 31, 2023

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New Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin, is promising to move swiftly to lower energy costs when the new cabinet is sworn in over the coming days… Read More ›

Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth

Economy tanks as demand for loans surges with an acute credit crisis and falling export output reducing growth

August 30, 2023

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New government is taking the helm of an economy beset by structural problems amid a severe slowdown in China and global economic growth falling back… Read More ›

Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities

Thaksin suffered a dangerous hypertensive crisis before being transferred by prison authorities

August 26, 2023

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The onerous responsibility placed on authorities due to real underlying health problems, the advanced age of Mr Thaksin at 74 and his unique position as… Read More ›

Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman

Prison door slams for former high-flying politico found guilty of indecent acts against a woman

August 25, 2023

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Complete fall from grace of a scion of a political family in Bangkok who has been jailed and is still facing further cases and potentially… Read More ›

New cabinet and government by mid-September as Srettha meets Prayut at Government House in Bangkok

New cabinet and government by mid-September as Srettha meets Prayut at Government House in Bangkok

August 24, 2023

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Former Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan on Wednesday described the formation of this new government as occurring under ‘strange’ circumstances and observed that it was a… Read More ›

Srettha Royally endorsed after being elected as Prime Minister and now moves to form a cabinet

Srettha Royally endorsed after being elected as Prime Minister and now moves to form a cabinet

August 23, 2023

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The election of Srettha Thavisin as Prime Minister on Tuesday confirms the prospect of a new government that crosses the old political divide. It is… Read More ›

Thaksin helicoptered to Police Hospital at 3am after feeling ill says Department of Corrections

Thaksin helicoptered to Police Hospital at 3am after feeling ill says Department of Corrections

August 23, 2023

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Tuesday marked the end of an era in Thailand as the former premier ended his extended period in exile since 2008 and even before that,… Read More ›

Police concerned for Thaksin’s safety on Tuesday after he lands at Don Mueang and is arrested

Police concerned for Thaksin’s safety on Tuesday after he lands at Don Mueang and is arrested

August 21, 2023

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The Royal Thai Police chief gave a briefing to reporters on Monday as his force locked in details for Tuesday’s operation to receive ex-Prime Minister… Read More ›

Fears of political betrayal abound as Thaksin plans to touchdown at Don Mueang Airport on Tuesday 

Fears of political betrayal abound as Thaksin plans to touchdown at Don Mueang Airport on Tuesday 

August 19, 2023

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Dramatic moments are ahead in Thai politics with the public currently frozen in shock at the developments since the May 14th General Election. This may… Read More ›

Voting for next PM to go ahead with growing turmoil likely to end with General Prawit as PM

Voting for next PM to go ahead with growing turmoil likely to end with General Prawit as PM

August 16, 2023

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Already this week, the Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul has a problem with a proposal from Pheu Thai and Mr Srettha Thavisin to vary ministries… Read More ›

Thaksin and Pheu Thai have burned their bridges with its national ‘family’ and loyal support base

Thaksin and Pheu Thai have burned their bridges with its national ‘family’ and loyal support base

August 14, 2023

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End of an era of over two decades of political power wielded by the Shinawatra family as Pheu Thai Party manoeuvres have angered the party’s… Read More ›

King’s son from America spreads cheer in surprise and some would say significant visit home

King’s son from America spreads cheer in surprise and some would say significant visit home

August 10, 2023

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From visiting an orphanage for children to riding a Tuk Tuk like any normal tourist in Bangkok to discussing Dharma with senior monks, the one-week… Read More ›

Chuwit says General Prawit Wongsuwan will be Thailand’s Prime Minister at the end of August

Chuwit says General Prawit Wongsuwan will be Thailand’s Prime Minister at the end of August

August 6, 2023

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This week sees the Pheu Thai Party beginning the week as a diminished force in Thai politics despite its mission to form a government which… Read More ›

Political crisis deepens as Court takes up petition, voting on PM off until at least August 16th next

Political crisis deepens as Court takes up petition, voting on PM off until at least August 16th next

August 3, 2023

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The news comes as Thaksin Shinawatra has postponed his return and also linked it to the formation of a new government while Pheu Thai’s popularity… Read More ›

Pheu Thai gives Move Forward the boot, promises a new Constitution and another General Election

Pheu Thai gives Move Forward the boot, promises a new Constitution and another General Election

August 2, 2023

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Party leader told reporters that Pheu Thai was taking the initiative to pull Thailand out of a dangerous political crisis. He said the party would… Read More ›

Fate of Thaksin linked to political fate of the kingdom as Chuwit predicts his return deal is off at this time

Fate of Thaksin linked to political fate of the kingdom as Chuwit predicts his return deal is off at this time

July 30, 2023

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Thaksin faces a momentous personal decision to run the gauntlet of being arrested at Don Mueang Airport and lodged at Bangkok Remand Prison on Thursday,… Read More ›

Fears grow that Thaksin has become a pawn for conservatives to break the 8 party democratic pact

Fears grow that Thaksin has become a pawn for conservatives to break the 8 party democratic pact

July 28, 2023

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Speculative reports being pushed by anonymous sources linked to Pheu Thai are briefing the media that Thaksin is at the centre of a ‘super deal’… Read More ›

Economy churns buoyant taxes but concern over low-spending short-haul tourists from Malaysia

Economy churns buoyant taxes but concern over low-spending short-haul tourists from Malaysia

July 28, 2023

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Figures for June arrivals show 79% of all foreign tourists to Thailand came from the Asia or Pacific region with 373,922 entering the kingdom, mostly… Read More ›

Prime Minister, business leaders oppose strategy to countdown the clock on the Senate’s power

Prime Minister, business leaders oppose strategy to countdown the clock on the Senate’s power

July 27, 2023

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The strategy was first mooted publicly by former United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) leader Jatuporn Prompan as the best course of action as… Read More ›

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