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Election Commission says Thaksin did not influence six parties
Online Reporters, Published on 12/09/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) has dropped a complaint claiming former prime minister Thaskin Shinawatra illegally wielded influence over six political parties while a reform network is seeking to have him deemed a “low-class inmate”.
Prime minister, exile and now prisoner: Thai power broker Thaksin’s new chapter
New York Times, Published on 12/09/2025
» A year ago, Thaksin Shinawatra’s astonishing resurgence to power in Thailand seemed complete. One of his daughters had just been elected prime minister. And he was flaunting his influence, giving speeches on his “vision for Thailand.”
New govt may last longer than pledged
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 12/09/2025
» Thailand's latest round of political tumult reached a culmination when the Constitutional Court removed Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the hitherto ruling Pheu Thai (PT) Party from office on Aug 29, paving the way for Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) leader Anutin Charnvirakul to succeed her as prime minister with the Lower House's majority support a week later.
Imprisoned Thaksin in Covid quarantine
Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison, is now under a five-day coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine as officials determine his placement and responsibilities.
Paetongtarn to stay on as Pheu Thai Party leader
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 11/09/2025
» The Pheu Thai Party affirmed there will be no change in its leadership as it prepares for internal restructuring ahead of the general election.
Charnchai's justice quest
News, Jutamas Tadthiemrom, Published on 11/09/2025
» Charnchai Issarasenarak has long been recognised as a steadfast advocate for transparency and accountability.
Jail stay could be short
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2025
» As the public welcomed the Supreme Court ruling against Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday for violating the terms of his incarceration, the question remains as to whether the spiritual leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party would benefit from a home detention programme that could see his one-year prison term cut short.
Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klongprem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.
Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klongprem Central Prison
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
Thaksin in jail 'hurts aura, may save party'
News, Published on 10/09/2025
» Tuesday's Supreme Court ruling that sent former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to jail to serve a one-year prison term weakens the former premier's immediate influence in politics, but it could paradoxically provide a path for Pheu Thai to survive -- if the party can reinvent itself without his direct dominance.