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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin at Supreme Court

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in front of the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9, 2025. Thaksin was returned to prison to serve a one-year sentence after the court ruled that he had faked illness to avoid incarceration when he returned from years of self-imposed exile in August 2023.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin at Supreme Court

Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in front of the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9, 2025. Thaksin was returned to prison to serve a one-year sentence after the court ruled that he had faked illness to avoid incarceration when he returned from years of self-imposed exile in August 2023.

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin at Supreme Court

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) and his daughter and former Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (front, 2nd from L) arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Sept. 9, 2025. Thaksin was returned to prison to serve a one-year sentence after the court ruled that he had faked illness to avoid incarceration when he returned from years of self-imposed exile in August 2023.

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Is Back To Jail - Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 9, 2025. Thailand's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was unlawfully allowed to stay in hospital detention and should return to prison to complete his sentence. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Is Back To Jail - Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 9, 2025. Thailand's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was unlawfully allowed to stay in hospital detention and should return to prison to complete his sentence. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra Is Back To Jail - Bangkok

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) and his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrive at the Supreme Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 9, 2025. Thailand's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was unlawfully allowed to stay in hospital detention and should return to prison to complete his sentence. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's newly elected Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her father, the country's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, arrive at the headquarters of Thailand's Pheu Thai Party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been included in a royal pardon to end his jail term earlier than scheduled, his lawyer Winyat Chatmontree said on Saturday. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (L) walks in to attend the ceremony of her appointment, accompanied by her father, the country's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra Becomes Thailand’s Youngest PM

This file photo shows Paetongtarn Shinawatra attending a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was elected as Thailand’s next prime minister after she won the majority of votes in parliament on Friday. The 37-year-old is the youngest leader to take the prime minister office. Ms Paetongtarn, who is the daughter of former Thai prime minister and billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra and head of the ruling Pheu Thai party, had been expected to receive the House of Representatives majority. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Former Thai PM Thaksin granted bail after indictment in royal insult case

STORY: Former Thai PM Thaksin granted bail after indictment in royal insult case SHOOTING TIME: June 18/Feb. 18, 2024 DATELINE: June 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the press briefing of the Thai attorney-general's office 2. various of a car carrying Thaksin leaving a police hospital on Feb. 18, 2024 STORYLINE: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted bail on Tuesday, the country's criminal court said, following a formal indictment on his charge of royal insult. Thaksin has been released during trial on bail of 500,000 baht (about 13,600 U.S. dollars) under the condition that he is prohibited from leaving the kingdom unless permitted, a court statement said. According to the Thai Attorney-General, Thaksin is alleged to have defamed the monarchy during an interview with foreign media in 2015, which violated lese majeste and computer crime laws. The 74-year-old former prime minister returned to Thailand from self-exile last yea

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin released on parole

Convicted former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) leaves the Police General Hospital in Bangkok on Feb. 18, 2024, as he was released on parole.

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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole

STORY: Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 18, 2024/file DATELINE: Feb. 18, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:18 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of a car carrying Thaksin leaving a police hospital 2. various of the police hospital 3. Thaksin returning to Thailand in August 2023 STORYLINE: Thailand's convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, six months after his return to the country from self-exile. Xinhua reporters observed that a car carrying Thaksin left a police hospital in Bangkok at 6:06 a.m. local time (2306 GMT) on Sunday, where he received medical treatment and served six months of his one-year prison sentence. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin previously said that the release on parole of Thaksin was in line with the law. According to the country's Justice Ministry, the 74-year-old former prime minister is among the 930 inmates approved for parole this month. He is eligible for parole as he is over 70 yea

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-FORMER PM-THAKSIN-RELEASE

(240218) -- BANGKOK, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car carrying Thailand's convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra leaves a police hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 18, 2024. Thailand's convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, six months after his return to the country from self-exile. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-FORMER PM-THAKSIN-RELEASE

(240218) -- BANGKOK, Feb. 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A car carrying Thailand's convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra leaves a police hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, Feb. 18, 2024. Thailand's convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was released on parole on Sunday, six months after his return to the country from self-exile. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin to be released: justice minister

STORY: Jailed former Thai PM Thaksin to be released: justice minister SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 13, 2024/File (Aug. 22, 2023) DATELINE: Feb. 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong 2. Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (file) 3. various of the hospital where Thaksin stayed (file) STORYLINE: Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released soon, Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong said Tuesday. Tawee told reporters before attending a cabinet meeting that Thaksin is among the 930 inmates approved for parole this month. The 74-year-old is eligible for parole for being aged above 70 and with severe illness. Thaksin is expected to be released around Feb. 17 after serving at least six months of the sentence. Tahsin ended his exile of over 15 years and returned to Thailand in August last year, and was soon detained and sentenced to an eight-year prison sentence on several charges. However, he was soon t

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-FORMER PM-THAKSIN-RETURN

(230822) -- BANGKOK, Aug. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) arrives at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 22, 2023. Thaksin returned to the country on Tuesday after years of self-exile abroad. Accompanied by his family, Thaksin made a brief public appearance at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport to greet his core supporters and media on Tuesday morning after arriving in a private jet. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thailand's former PM Thaksin returns home

STORY: Thailand's former PM Thaksin returns home DATELINE: Aug. 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:57 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the private jet terminal of Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport 2. various of Thaksin's supporters gathering outside the terminal compound 3. various of Thaksin greeting supporters and media 4. various of Thaksin's supporters celebrating outside the airport STORYLINE: Thailand's former Prime Minister (PM) Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the country on Tuesday after years of self-exile abroad. Accompanied by his family, Thaksin made a brief public appearance at Bangkok's Don Mueang International Airport to greet his core supporters and media on Tuesday morning after arriving in a private jet. Thaksin was Thailand's premier from 2001 to 2006 but had been in self-exile abroad since 2008. He was convicted of multiple charges and faces up to 10 years in jail. Deputy PM Wissanu Krea-ngam said earlier that Thaksin will be subjected to legal procedure and s

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Ousted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok as he returns from exile. He was ousted in military coup in 2006.

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Ousted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok as he returns from exile. He was ousted in military coup in 2006.

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Ousted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok as he returns from exile. He was ousted in military coup in 2006.

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Ousted ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Thailand

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok as he returns from exile. He was ousted in military coup in 2006.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, waits in line to cast her ballot for Thailand's general election in Bangkok on May 14, 2023.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, attends a campaign rally of the opposition Pheu Thai party near Bangkok on May 12, 2023, ahead of Thailand's general election two days later.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, attends a campaign rally of the opposition Pheu Thai party near Bangkok on May 12, 2023, ahead of Thailand's general election two days later.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, casts her ballot in a general election in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, casts her ballot in a general election in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Prime Thai Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, waves to supporters at an election celebration for the Pheu Thai party, run by supporters of Thaksin, in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 12, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra (2nd from L), the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, speaks at a press conference at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party, run by supporters of Thaksin, in Bangkok, Thailand, after the Thai general election on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Thai general election

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the youngest daughter of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, speaks to the press at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party, run by supporters of Thaksin, in Bangkok, Thailand, after the Thai general election on May 14, 2023. Paetongtarn is one of the party's three candidates for prime minister.

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Voters go to polls in Thailand's general election

STORY: Voters go to polls in Thailand's general election DATELINE: May 14, 2023 LENGTH: 0:03:17 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of voters at polling stations in Bangkok 2. Political leaders and candidates voting at polling stations in Bangkok STORYLINE: Thai voters went to the polling stations on Sunday in the Southeast Asian country's general election. The polls started at 8:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) and will continue until 5:00 p.m. local time (1000 GMT) on Sunday. More than 52 million Thai citizens are eligible to vote in the election. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, who is seeking reelection, turned up at a polling station in the capital Bangkok in the morning to cast his ballot. He called on Thai people to vote in the election to exercise their rights. In the run-up to the polling day, parties in Prayut's government were trailing behind in the opinion polls behind major opposition parties, including the Pheu Thai Party links to former PM Thaksin Shinawatra and the

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Ex-Thai PM Thaksin

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gives an interview at a Tokyo hotel on March 24, 2023.

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Pro-Thaksin lawmaker Jatuporn blasts Abhisit

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai lawmaker Jatuporn Promphan, a senior member of the United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship, speaks during an interview in Bangkok on Aug. 5, 2010. Jatuporn, a supporter of fugitive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, said reconciliation efforts by the government led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva are a publicity stunt to evade criticism from inside and outside of the country.

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Thai protesters peacefully leave Government House

BANGKOK, Thailand - Thai antigovernment protesters carry an image of ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as they leave the Government House area on April 14. The protesters peacefully left the protest site after their leaders announced the end of the demonstration.

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Asian leaders head home early after summits postponed

PATTAYA, Thailand - Demonstrators supporting former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra stage rallies near the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall, the venue of a series of meetings related to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, in Pattaya, Thailand, on April 11. Asian leaders' meetings scheduled over the weekend were canceled due to intensified anti-Thai government protests. (Pool Photo)

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Pro-Thaksin protesters demonstrate in Pattaya

PATTAYA, Thailand - Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra demonstrate outside of the venue of the East Asian Summit and other meetings in the beach resort Pattaya on April 10.

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Thaksin supporters stage massive rally to topple gov't

BANGKOK, Thailand - Tens of thousands of supporters of ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra rally in Bangkok on April 8, aiming to topple the government of Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.

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Photos from military-ruled Thailand

LAM LUKKA, Thailand - A child walks past Thai soldiers standing guard in Lam Lukka district, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, on May 31, 2014. The area is known as a stronghold of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

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Photos from military-ruled Thailand

LAM LUKKA, Thailand - Thai soldiers stand guard near a market in Lam Lukka district, Pathum Thani Province, Thailand, on May 31, 2014. The area is known as a stronghold of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.

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Photos from military-ruled Thailand

LAM LUKKA, Thailand - A military officer sings while holding flowers presented by a local people during an event to promote reconciliation between pro- and anti-former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra factions in Lam Lukka district, Thailand's Pathum Thani Province, on May 31, 2014. The area is known as a Thaksin stronghold.

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Photos from military-ruled Thailand

LAM LUKKA, Thailand - A military officer gives a man a bag of dairy necessities during an event to promote reconciliation between pro- and anti-former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra factions in Lam Lukka district, Thailand's Pathum Thani Province, on May 31, 2014. The area is known as a Thaksin stronghold.

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Photos from military-ruled Thailand

LAM LUKKA, Thailand - A woman offers military officers flowers during an event to promote reconciliation between pro- and anti-former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra factions in Lam Lukka district, Thailand's Pathum Thani Province, on May 31, 2014. The area is known as a Thaksin stronghold.

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Former Thai premier Thaksin visits Japan after coup

TOKYO, Japan - Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is seen in this undated photo. He visited Japan for a few days of stay for personal purposes after the May 22 military coup in Thailand.

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Unrest in Bangkok

BANGKOK, Thailand - A police officer tries to stem a skirmish between military personnel and supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra demonstrating to protest a military coup, in Bangkok on May 28, 2014. The anti-coup demonstration was held for a fifth day in a row.

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Thaksin supporters protest military coup in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand - People supporting former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gather in Bangkok on May 28, 2014, to protest military rule following a recent coup in Thailand.

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Thai coup protester

BANGKOK, Thailand - A supporter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (C) protests a military coup, standing in front of police blocking a road, in Bangkok on May 26, 2014.

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Thai coup protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra protest a military coup in Bangkok on May 26, 2014.

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Thai coup protesters

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra protest a military coup in Bangkok on May 26, 2014.

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Thailand after military coup

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, hold a rally in Bangkok on May 25, 2014, against the military coup in Thailand led by army chief Gen. Prayut Chan-Ocha.

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Thailand after military coup

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, face soldiers in Bangkok on May 25, 2014, during a rally against the military coup in Thailand.

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Thailand after military coup

BANGKOK, Thailand - Supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his sister, deposed Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, hold a rally in Bangkok on May 25, 2014, against the military coup in Thailand.