Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Former Thailand PM Thaksin Shinawatra Jailed Upon Return from Exile

Thaksin Shinawatra

Thaksin Shinawatra imprisoned on return after 15 years of exile. Speculation of a deal to limit his jail time. Pheu Thai forms alliance with former military opponents. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been imprisoned after returning to Thailand following 15 years of exile. However, many suspect that a deal has been struck to … Read more

Thai Parliament Set to Vote for Prime Minister on July 13

Thai Parliament

Thailand’s parliament to vote for new prime minister on July 13. Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties emerged victorious in May elections. Move Forward secured 151 seats, Pheu Thai won 141 seats in lower house. Thailand’s parliament, led by house speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, will hold a vote for the selection of a new … Read more