Thaksin Shinawatra

  • Bangkok NewsOpposition urged to revise censure motion excluding Thaksin

    Opposition urged to revise censure motion excluding Thaksin

    The opposition has until March 19 to revise its position and exclude any references to external parties to ensure the censure debate proceeds as planned on March 24, according to House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha. The speaker’s remarks pertain to former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is perceived as the influential figure behind the ruling Pheu Thai Party. Wan…

  • Bangkok NewsCourt blocks Thaksin’s request to leave Thailand for Indonesia

    Court blocks Thaksin’s request to leave Thailand for Indonesia

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra faced a legal setback today after the Criminal Court denied his request to travel abroad. The court ruled that there was not sufficient reason to allow him to leave the country, blocking his planned trip to Indonesia for the upcoming ASEAN meeting. This morning, Thaksin arrived at the Criminal Court on Ratchadaphisek Road in his…

  • Bangkok NewsDeputy PM calls for fair censure debate, no Thaksin targeting

    Deputy PM calls for fair censure debate, no Thaksin targeting

    Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai called for the opposition to engage in a constructive debate without involving former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who is not part of the Cabinet. The no-confidence motion is directed at Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, raising speculation that the opposition may criticise Thaksin, her politically active father. Paetongtarn faces accusations of lacking leadership skills, knowledge, and…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin vows to end Thai unrest, sparking strategy concerns

    Thaksin vows to end Thai unrest, sparking strategy concerns

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s commitment to ending the unrest in southern Thailand by next year has sparked concerns and led to inquiries regarding the government’s actual strategies to address the situation, according to a political scholar from Thammasat University. As an informal adviser to the ASEAN chair, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Thaksin made a significant visit to the…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin apologises for 2004 Tak Bai massacre amid bombings

    Thaksin apologises for 2004 Tak Bai massacre amid bombings

    Thaksin Shinawatra has issued an apology regarding the tragic events of the Tak Bai massacre in Narathiwat province, which took place in 2004 under his leadership. The former Thailand PM acknowledged procedural errors during his tenure and expressed remorse to the Muslim community. Thaksin stated his deep concern for the citizens during his time as PM, admitting that mistakes were…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin unfazed by bombings, sees hope in the Deep South

    Thaksin unfazed by bombings, sees hope in the Deep South

    Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra expressed his lack of concern over recent bombings in the Deep South during his visit to the area, noting that past assassination attempts have failed to intimidate him. This comment followed bombings in Yala province on Saturday, February 22, and at Narathiwat Airport yesterday morning, where his plane was scheduled to land. In…

  • South Thailand NewsExplosions in southern Thailand ahead of Thaksin’s visit

    Explosions in southern Thailand ahead of Thaksin’s visit

    Explosions erupted this morning in Thailand’s southern border provinces of Yala and Narathiwat ahead of the visit by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. In Yala province, a civilian lost his life and seven police officers sustained injuries following a bomb explosion in front of a supermarket in Bannang Sata district yesterday night. The incident occurred on Highway 10, in front…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin Shinawatra to visit Narathiwat for security talks

    Thaksin Shinawatra to visit Narathiwat for security talks

    Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister of Thailand, is set to visit Narathiwat on Sunday, February 23 as an informal adviser to the ASEAN chair, where he will discuss security matters with officials in Thailand’s Deep South. The visit, confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai yesterday, marks Thaksin’s first return to the region since his tenure…

  • Thailand NewsYingluck Shinawatra’s return to Thailand faces unresolved issues

    Yingluck Shinawatra’s return to Thailand faces unresolved issues

    Efforts to facilitate the return of former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra to Thailand continue, as her brother, Thaksin, indicates that several considerations must still be addressed before her possible return. Thaksin initially committed to her return during an interview last November, suggesting it could occur around this year’s Songkran festival. The 75 year old former PM expressed optimism regarding the…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin ready to tackle censure debate accusations

    Thaksin ready to tackle censure debate accusations

    Former Prime Minister of Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra expressed his intention to address any inquiries or accusations made against him during the upcoming censure debate, anticipated to take place at the end of this month or early next month. Although he will not be physically present in the chamber to provide an immediate response, Thaksin assured reporters of his readiness to reply…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin tasked with cryptocurrency proposal by Malaysian PM

    Thaksin tasked with cryptocurrency proposal by Malaysian PM

    Thaksin Shinawatra has been tasked with proposing and recommending that ASEAN consider adopting a cryptocurrency. He will undertake this role as a personal adviser to Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who currently chairs ASEAN. Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin was given this responsibility by the ASEAN chair due to his interest in cryptocurrencies. He emphasised the importance of the regional…

  • Thailand NewsAnutin: Thaksin still has political power despite election results

    Anutin: Thaksin still has political power despite election results

    Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul countered assertions that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has lost his political influence. Anutin maintains that Thaksin continues to wield significant political power. “Warriors are warriors. To underestimate Thaksin or say he is losing his magic can bring [the big mouth] an unprecedented disaster.” The statement follows analyses from political commentators questioning Thaksin’s influence after…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin Shinawatra allowed to leave Thailand with 5m baht surety

    Thaksin Shinawatra allowed to leave Thailand with 5m baht surety

    The Criminal Court has granted Thaksin Shinawatra permission to temporarily leave Thailand, requiring a 5 million baht cash surety to ensure his return. The former prime minister received approval yesterday, January 31 to visit Malaysia on Sunday and Monday. Thaksin named himself and Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa as witnesses, supported by documentation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to validate…

  • Chiang Mai NewsThaksin begs Chiang Mai to deliver a landslide victory

    Thaksin begs Chiang Mai to deliver a landslide victory

    Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a passionate last-minute appeal to his supporters, urging them to turn their loyalty into votes as Chiang Mai gears up for the Provincial Administration Organisation (PAO) elections tomorrow, February 1. Returning to his home province on Thursday, the 75 year old political titan took the stage in a high-energy rally to back Pichai Lertpongadisorn,…

  • Thailand NewsThai government sets 50-day deadline for casino bill review

    Thai government sets 50-day deadline for casino bill review

    The government has tasked the Council of State with a 50-day deadline to complete the review of the entertainment complex bill before it proceeds to the House for consideration. It asserts that a referendum is unnecessary since the policy has already received parliamentary approval. Pakorn Nilprapunt, the secretary-general of the council, stated yesterday that the government has stressed the urgency…

  • Bangkok NewsMore jobs: Thaksin defends casino complex in Maha Sarakham

    More jobs: Thaksin defends casino complex in Maha Sarakham

    In Maha Sarakham province, former premier Thaksin Shinawatra criticised opponents of the government’s proposed casino entertainment complex, accusing them of misrepresenting the project as merely a casino. Thaksin defended the plan, stating that less than 10% of the complex’s activities would involve gaming, with the majority dedicated to other attractions. The 75 year old former prime minister highlighted that each…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin’s power tariff cut plan sparks debate on electricity pricing

    Thaksin’s power tariff cut plan sparks debate on electricity pricing

    Thaksin Shinawatra‘s proposal to lower the power tariff from 4.15 to 3.70 baht per kilowatt-hour has ignited a discussion on the future of electricity pricing, which has remained elevated since 2022. The adjustment of tariff rates directly impacts electricity bills, with a reduced tariff leading to lower costs for businesses and households. The former prime minister introduced the tariff reduction…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin plans one million homes for low-income Thais

    Thaksin plans one million homes for low-income Thais

    Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister of Thailand and de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, announced plans to construct up to one million housing units for low-income Thai nationals. The announcement was made during a rally in Bueng Kan province. The government recently launched the Home for Thais scheme and Thaksin stated that around 31 million people…

  • Thailand NewsProtesters accuse Thai govt of favouring Thaksin in hospital stay

    Protesters accuse Thai govt of favouring Thaksin in hospital stay

    A group of protesters plans to submit a letter to the government, criticising it for allegedly granting former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra special treatment at Police General Hospital last year. Thaksin, who was meant to be serving a prison sentence for abuse of power, was reportedly allowed to remain in hospital instead, according to former red shirt leader, 58 year…

  • Thailand NewsPower play: Thailand plugs into cutting electricity costs

    Power play: Thailand plugs into cutting electricity costs

    The Government of Thailand is actively exploring methods to reduce electricity costs, as suggested by former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, according to Deputy Prime Minister Pichai Chunhavajira. Responding to Thaksin’s remarks, the de facto leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party, Pichai noted that Thaksin had assured voters in Chiang Rai of the government’s intention to decrease energy prices to…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin denies Cabinet reshuffle, supports energy cost cuts

    Thaksin denies Cabinet reshuffle, supports energy cost cuts

    Thaksin Shinawatra, Thailand’s former prime minister and the alleged de facto leader of the Pheu Thai Party, has put to rest rumours suggesting the potential dismissal of Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga in the next Cabinet reshuffle. Yesterday, January 5, Thaksin clarified that no such reshuffle is currently planned. Pirapan, for his part, denied any discord with Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra…

  • Thailand NewsDeputy PM rolls dice on Thaksin’s bold online gambling bet

    Deputy PM rolls dice on Thaksin’s bold online gambling bet

    Prasert Chantrawongthong, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, has weighed in on ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s bold proposal to legalise online gambling. The 74 year old former prime minister recently sparked controversy by suggesting that bringing online betting into the open could help tackle the widespread social issues associated with the industry. Known to be…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin sparks outrage with racist remarks in Chiang Rai

    Thaksin sparks outrage with racist remarks in Chiang Rai

    The former Prime Minister of Thailand, Thaksin Shinawatra, delivered a controversial speech containing racist remarks about international models from Africa while supporting his daughter and Pheu Thai Party members in the Provincial Administrative Organisation chief election campaign in the northern province of Chiang Rai. Thaksin has taken a prominent role in the local election campaign in Chiang Rai as his…

  • Thailand NewsNACC denies lobbying claims in Thaksin hospital case investigation

    NACC denies lobbying claims in Thaksin hospital case investigation

    The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) firmly denies any lobbying efforts aimed at altering the commissioner overseeing the investigation into former premier Thaksin Shinawatra’s detention at a police hospital. Sarote Phuengramphan, the NACC secretary-general and spokesperson, refuted claims of lobbying to replace the commissioner. These allegations were brought forth by activist and former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan during a Facebook live…

  • Thailand NewsCourt dismisses claims of favouritism in Thaksin hospital stay

    Court dismisses claims of favouritism in Thaksin hospital stay

    The Constitutional Court dismissed allegations yesterday that state officials facilitated former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra’s hospital stay during his prison sentence. The petition, brought forward by Kongdecha Chairat, accused key figures, including Justice Minister Police Colonel Tawee Sodsong, the Department of Corrections (DoC) Director General, and the chief of Bangkok Remand Prison, of allowing Thaksin to serve his sentence at…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin scandal: Officials probed over cushy hospital stay

    Thaksin scandal: Officials probed over cushy hospital stay

    A corruption storm is brewing as the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) launches a probe into 12 government officials accused of giving former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra a luxurious loophole to avoid prison. NACC Secretary General Sarote Phuengramphan revealed yesterday, December 16, that the commission is investigating claims that officials from the Department of Corrections and Police General Hospital granted Thaksin…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin joins daughter Paetongtarn on Pheu Thai train to Hua Hin

    Thaksin joins daughter Paetongtarn on Pheu Thai train to Hua Hin

    In a scene worthy of a political drama, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a grand entrance as he joined his daughter, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on a luxury train journey to Hua Hin. The trip, organised for Pheu Thai MPs and ministers, marked a rare public appearance for the controversial patriarch amidst ongoing investigations. Thaksin boarded the Royal…

  • Thailand NewsThaksin hits the road to boost Pheu Thai’s PAO hopes

    Thaksin hits the road to boost Pheu Thai’s PAO hopes

    Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is back in the political spotlight, gearing up to help Pheu Thai candidates in key Provincial Administrative Organisation (PAO) races. After a triumphant showing in Udon Thani, the party is looking to capitalise on its momentum with Thaksin as its secret weapon. A party insider revealed the 74 year old former PM will visit…

  • Thailand NewsEC persists in Thaksin investigation despite court ruling

    EC persists in Thaksin investigation despite court ruling

    The Election Commission (EC) remains steadfast in its investigation into allegations against former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, focusing on claims of his manipulation of the Pheu Thai Party and interference in the coalition government. This action continues despite the Constitutional Court’s recent decision to dismiss a petition accusing Thaksin and the ruling party of attempting to overthrow Thailand’s constitutional monarchy.…

  • Thailand NewsThai court dismisses petition against Thaksin for lack of evidence

    Thai court dismisses petition against Thaksin for lack of evidence

    Thailand’s Constitutional Court has unanimously dismissed a petition against Thaksin Shinawatra and the Pheu Thai Party, citing a lack of credible evidence. This petition, filed by Teerayut Suwankesorn, accused the former prime minister and his party of undermining the constitutional monarchy under Article 49 of the Constitution. The court’s decision, made yesterday, November 22, closes the chapter on these allegations,…