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Thaksin Shinawatra freed after receiving Thai royal pardon

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been completely cleared of his remaining legal shackles after receiving a full royal pardon. Referring to Thailand's Justice Minister, Lt. Gen. Ruttapol Naowarat, the sudden royal decree frees the highly influential and polarizing political figure from the remainder of his prison term.

03 Jun 2026-09:19
Thailand’s former PM Thaksin Shinawatra released on parole

Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole from a Bangkok prison on Monday after serving part of his reduced prison sentence, marking a major moment in Thailand’s political landscape.

11 May 2026-09:16
Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin set for early prison release

29 Apr 2026-14:52
Thailand’s ex-PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra resigns as Pheu Thai Party leader

Thailand’s former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her resignation as leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party on Wednesday, saying she will remain an active party member while allowing new leadership to drive reforms.

22 Oct 2025-10:20
Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed by Supreme Court

Thailand’s Supreme Court on Tuesday sentenced former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to one year in prison, ruling that he had not properly served an earlier sentence for corruption and abuse of power.

09 Sep 2025-09:14
Thaksin Shinawatra’s jet lands in Bangkok ahead of Supreme Court verdict

A private jet used by former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra landed in Bangkok on Monday, a day before a Supreme Court ruling that could send him back to prison. It is unclear if Thaksin was on board.

08 Sep 2025-13:17
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party in talks to form government after PM dismissal

Thailand’s Bhumjaithai Party said on Friday it is in discussions with other parties to form a new government, following the dismissal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra by the Constitutional Court earlier in the day.

29 Aug 2025-16:25
Thai PM Shinawatra removed from office over leaked phone call

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, after finding her guilty of ethical misconduct over a controversial phone call with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

29 Aug 2025-13:04
Thai court acquits ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra of lese majeste charges

A Bangkok court has cleared former Thai Prime Minister and billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra of charges accusing him of insulting the monarchy.

22 Aug 2025-09:41
Thailand’s Shinawatra dynasty faces triple court test

Thailand’s powerful Shinawatra family is bracing for a series of critical court rulings that could unseat suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and return her father, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra, to prison — outcomes that may trigger an early election and deepen political uncertainty.

21 Aug 2025-10:54