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Timeline: Ousted PM Thaksin Shinawatra's life in politics
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2024
» Thailand's controversial billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday after serving six months in detention.
Royalist turns protester as movement broadens
Reuters, Published on 02/09/2021
» Often seen at the wheel of one of his supercars, ultra-royalist Tanat "Nat" Thanakitamnuay became a well-known face at demonstrations that ushered in Thailand's 2014 coup.
PM's aide files lese majeste complaint against Move Forward MP
Reuters, Published on 18/02/2021
» An aide to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Thursday filed a criminal complaint accusing an opposition lawmaker of insulting the king, a crime punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
Thanathorn ordered to erase vaccine supply criticism
Reuters, Published on 31/01/2021
» The Criminal Court has ordered leading government foe Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit to remove allegations on social media that the state's coronavirus vaccine policy is opaque and unfairly favours a company owned by His Majesty the King, the government said on Sunday.
Eighteen hurt in Thailand's most violent protests since movement began
Reuters, Published on 17/11/2020
» Thai police fired water cannon and teargas at protesters marching on parliament on Tuesday, and at least 18 people were hurt in the most violent confrontation since a youth-led protest movement emerged in July.
Germany does not believe king has breached state business ban
Reuters, Published on 29/10/2020
» BERLIN: Germany does not believe that Thailand's king has so far breached its ban on conducting politics while staying there, a parliamentary source said on Wednesday, after lawmakers were briefed by the government.
Malaysia's king wins plaudits during political storm
Reuters, Published on 27/10/2020
» KUALA LUMPUR: Frustrated with a months-long political power struggle during the coronavirus pandemic, Malaysians have praised King Al-Sultan Abdullah for rejecting Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's request on Sunday to impose emergency rule.
Prawit: Govt can handle student-led protest
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2020
» Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said on Monday he was not concerned about a student-led demonstration on Wednesday as protest leaders sought to escalate their push to demand a new constitution and oust Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha.
New army chief pledges defence of monarchy
Reuters, Published on 29/09/2020
» Thailand's new army chief pledged on Tuesday to follow his predecessor, who has taken a hard line against anti-government groups and he emphasised the importance of protecting the monarchy.
Activist Arnon arrested again over rally calling for reform of monarchy
Reuters, Published on 25/08/2020
» Police said they had arrested human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa for a third time this month on Tuesday, to charge him for sedition over his role in a political rally where calls were made for reforms to the country's powerful monarchy. “The police brought Mr Arnon to the station to read him the charges for his protests on Aug 10, and will question him before bringing him to court to file for detention,” Police Lieutenant General Amphol Buarabporn told Reuters.