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Thailand’s Supreme Court just sentenced ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra to a year in prison amid ongoing political chaos.

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Thaksin Returns Amid Thai Political Turmoil

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Bangkok after a brief reroute to Dubai, following a trip to Singapore for medical reasons. His return coincides with a court ruling on his 2023 exile and ongoing political upheaval in Thailand.

Thaksin Shinawatra Jailed Amid Political Upheaval

On September 9, 2025, Thailand's Supreme Court ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve a one-year prison sentence for corruption and abuse of power, ruling his prior hospital stay did not count as time served. This follows the recent ousting of his daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, as prime minister for ethical violations, marking a significant decline in the Shinawatra political dynasty's influence.