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Thaksin Remains a Political Factor, But With Less Influence, Academic Says

10 September 2025 15:41

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BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – Thaksin Shinawatra, the former prime minister, will remain a factor in Thai politics despite his imprisonment, but his influence will be diminished, a political science lecturer said on Tuesday. Stithorn Thananithichot, a political science lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, told Thai News Agency that Thaksin, who was sentenced to one year […]

Former PM Thaksin Taken to Prison

10 September 2025 14:54

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BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was escorted to Bangkok Remand Prison today, September 9, after the Supreme Court’s Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions ordered his one-year imprisonment. The action follows the court’s enforcement of a sentence against Thaksin, who was convicted on abuse of power charges. The […]

Thailand’s Supreme Court Orders Thaksin to Serve Prison Sentence

10 September 2025 12:28

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BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – Thailand’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve a one-year prison sentence, ruling that the time he spent in a police hospital could not be counted as a prison term. The verdict follows a protracted public debate over whether the 76-year-old former premier, who returned […]

U.S. Congratulates New Thai Prime Minister Anutin

10 September 2025 10:54

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BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – The United States on Monday extended its congratulations to Anutin Charnvirakul on his selection as the new Prime Minister of Thailand, pledging to work together to strengthen their deep partnership on common interest. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that Washington was confident its efforts with […]

Former PM Thaksin Returns to Thailand

10 September 2025 15:39

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BANGKOK, Sept 8 (TNA)- Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Monday, landing at a private terminal inside Don Mueang Airport after a short trip to Dubai and Singapore. His arrival was closely watched by the media as he exited the terminal and left in a motorcade. Thaksin’s return comes a day […]

South and Southeast Asian Media Network Annual meeting

Southeast Asian, South Asian Media Vow to Combat Misinformation

10 September 2025 15:29

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KUNMING, Sept 8 (TNA) – Media professionals and academics from South and Southeast Asia have pledged to work together to disseminate accurate information globally and amplify the voice of the Global South. The consensus was reached at the 2025 South and Southeast Asia Media Alliance Summit in Kunming, Yunnan province, hosted by the Yunnan International […]

Heavy Flooding Disrupts Samut Prakan and Pattaya

10 September 2025 14:48

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SAMUT PRAKAN, Sept 8 (TNA) – Severe flooding has hit parts of Samut Prakan province and Pattaya city following heavy rainfall and high tides. The downpours, which began overnight, have caused major roads and residential areas to become inundated, leading to school closures and traffic disruptions. Samut Prakan, a province just south of Bangkok, saw […]

New Thai PM Vows Immediate Action on Four Fronts

10 September 2025 10:32

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BANGKOK, Sept 8 (TNA) – Thailand’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has announced that his government will immediately tackle four critical areas facing the nation. Following his formal appointment as the 32nd prime minister on Sunday, Anutin stated that he was not indebted to anyone but the Thai people, whom he intends to serve […]

Bhumjaithai Leader Anutin Elected Thai Prime Minister

10 September 2025 16:13

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BANGKOK, Sept 5 (TNA) – Anutin Charnvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has been elected as Thailand’s 32nd prime minister in a parliamentary vote on Friday, ending weeks of political uncertainty following the ousting of his predecessor, Paetongtarn Shinawatra. Anutin, 58, secured the premiership with 311 votes from the 492 members of the House of […]

Thai Court to Hear Petition to Bar Thaksin from Leaving Country

10 September 2025 15:03

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BANGKOK, Sept 5 (TNA) – A former Thai lawmaker has petitioned the country’s Supreme Court to bar former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from traveling abroad, ahead of a key court ruling on the enforcement of his one-year prison sentence. The request was filed on Friday by Charnchai Issarasenarak, a former Member of Parliament for the […]

Thaksin Confirms Return to Thailand for Court Appearance

10 September 2025 10:10

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BANGKOK, Sept 5 (TNA) – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra claimed he was delayed by immigration officials at a Bangkok airport, forcing him to change his travel plans and fly to Dubai instead of Singapore. This incident occurred just days before he is scheduled to appear in court on September 9. Thaksin posted a […]

Cambodian Villagers Confront Thai Border Forces Over Land

10 September 2025 16:35

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SA KAEO, Sept 4 (TNA) – Tensions have risen at the Thai-Cambodian border near Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province after Thai authorities installed signs demanding that Cambodian villagers leave what Thailand considers its territory. The signs, written in Thai, English, and Khmer, warn that those who do not comply face penalties, including a […]