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OPINION

Parole process hints at Yingluck's return

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 14/12/2024

» The release on parole of convicts in the rice scandal case one after another has sparked speculation about the prospective return of former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who fled the country to avoid imprisonment in the same case.

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OPINION

Stars align for Yingluck's return

News, Published on 09/12/2024

» The prospect of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra returning home to celebrate the Songkran festival in mid-April is not just wishful thinking by her brother Thaksin, given developments concerning a few key players in the infamous rice-pledging scheme and the Corrections Department's move to draft regulations pertaining to detentions outside prison.

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THAILAND

Ex-minister seen in Chiang Mai after release from prison

Published on 04/12/2024

» CHIANG MAI - Former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom has been seen in public for the first time since his release on parole on Monday, after serving more than seven years in prison for corruption linked to the Yingluck Shinawatra government’s rice pledging scheme.

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THAILAND

Boonsong release stirs flap

Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024

» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra denied speculation that the release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in an earlier rice-pledging scheme, would pave the way for the possible return of fugitive ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra.

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THAILAND

Yingluck next for return?

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 03/12/2024

» The release on parole of former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was convicted of corruption in the rice-pledging scheme, has heightened speculation about a possible return of fugitive former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra.

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THAILAND

Jailed, corrupt former commerce minister released on parole

Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024

» The Department of Corrections on Monday released on parole former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom, who was earlier sentenced to 48 years in prison for corruption in government rice sales, according to an informed source.

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OPINION

Court ruling emboldens Pheu Thai

News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 25/11/2024

» The ruling Pheu Thai Party was given a big shot in the arm after the Constitutional Court dismissed allegations that the party and its de facto leader, Thaksin Shinawatra, attempted to overthrow the constitutional democracy.

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THAILAND

Srettha needs just one job

News, Published on 06/04/2024

» The ruling Pheu Thai Party came to power chiefly on promises to reboot the economy, which have yet to pan out, say critics.

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OPINION

Political 'privilege'

Oped, Editorial, Published on 07/03/2024

» With the court acquitting her of charges linked to a roadshow campaign, the countdown has begun for fugitive ex-prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to return to Thailand after more than 10 years of self-imposed exile. Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and Yingluck's niece, said the runaway ex-PM wants to come home but has not yet set a date.

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OPINION

Thaksin undermining premier's role

Oped, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/02/2024

» The release of convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra from detention will present a dilemma for the Pheu Thai-led government. Sooner rather than later, Thaksin, who is now on parole, will outshine Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, and that does not bode well for the latter and the Pheu Thai Party.