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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.
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Anutin Charnvirakul received royal endorsement to become Thailand's prime minister, marking a shift in the country's political landscape amid ongoing instability. He promises to dissolve parliament within four months and hold new elections, with support from opposition parties. The appointment comes during a period of economic and political uncertainty.
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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.
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Anutin, leader of Bhumjaithai, is set to become Thailand's next prime minister after Parliament elected him last month. His government, formed with coalition partners, promises to dissolve Parliament and draft a new constitution, amid ongoing political instability and recent electoral shifts.
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Thai MP Chonthicha Jangrew received bail after her arrest related to speech and royal defamation cases. She plans to appeal, highlighting ongoing restrictions on free speech and political activism in Thailand. The case underscores tensions around monarchy laws and political dissent.