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Thaksin Shinawatra

Former Thai PM Thaksin released on parole

He has served two-thirds of his sentence for abuse of power and conflict of interest

Anwar Defends Thaksin Appointment as Asean Adviser

The Prime Minister says informal advisers are chosen for experience and regional expertise, and not based on background checks

Anutin Charnvirakul emerges victorious as Thailand’s new Prime Minister

Securing 311 votes in a parliamentary vote, Anutin outmaneuvers rival Pheu Thai, while Thaksin Shinawatra's sudden departure adds to the nation's political uncertainty

Explosions in Yala, Narathiwat ahead of Thaksin’s visit, one dead

First blast on Saturday night near mall kills one, injures 11 including policemen while second blast on Sunday morning targeted firefighters’ truck near airport about an hour before ex-PM’s arrival

From exile to influence: Thaksin plays new role in navigating Thai political tides, Asean affairs

Former Thai PM talks about Myanmar scam centre issue, says Malaysia will do a good job as Asean chair and calls Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim a ‘good man with a sharp mind’

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