Thaksin

Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has received a royal pardon, marking a notable turn in the nation’s turbulent political landscape. This development, confirmed by Thaksin’s lawyer, brings to a close a significant chapter in Thai politics that has seen divisions and dramatic power shifts for over a decade. Thaksin, a divisive figure in Thailand, has been living in self-imposed exile to avoid a prison sentence following a corruption conviction, which many of his supporters argue was politically motivated. The pardon, granted by King Maha Vajiralongkorn, paves the way for Thaksin’s potential … Read more