Thailand released Thaksin Shinawatra, who was convicted of corruption and abuse of power, on parole. Thailand’s king commuted Thaksin’s original eight-year prison term to one year after his return. Critics argue that the rich and powerful are often given privileged treatment. Thailand’s authorities released convicted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra on parole, and he arrived … Read more
Thailand has strict royal defamation laws. Thaksin, who served twice as prime minister, experienced ousting in a 2006 coup. Thaksin denies the charge and has written to the attorney general for fair treatment. Thai police charged former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra with lese majeste over comments he made almost a decade ago, officials said Tuesday. … Read more
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
