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The Guardian view on Thaksin’s return to Thailand: dodgy deals can’t replace democracy

Editorial: Voters chose progress in May’s elections. Instead, they’ve been handed a fragile political bargain between longstanding foes

The Guardian - UK

South-east Asian countries demand Denver museum return looted artefacts

South-east Asian countries demand Denver museum return looted artefacts

Officials from Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand accuse the Denver Art Museum of possessing stolen antiquities and asked for return of eight pieces that were looted from temples and historical sites

The Guardian - US

In one chaotic day, Thailand sees one PM elected, one ex-PM sent to jail. Where does the country go from here?

In one chaotic day, Thailand sees one PM elected, one ex-PM sent to jail. Where does the country go from here?

More than three months after Thailand’s national elections – and many anti-democratic manoeuvres in parliament – the country finally has a new prime minister, Srettha Thavisin. But, given the chaotic nature of Thai politics, this was perhaps not even the biggest news of the week.

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Thaksin taken to hospital hours after being jailed on return to Thailand

Prison officials say concerns about the former prime minister’s blood pressure and blood oxygen levels prompted move.

Thaksin moved from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned to Thailand from exile

Thailand’s divisive former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was transferred from prison to a hospital less than a day after he returned from an extended exile and started serving an 8-year sentence

The Independent UK

Why has Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand and what happens next?

The former prime minister has returned after 15 years and was immediately jailed, while his party has aligned with the military establishment he opposed for years

The Guardian - UK

Facebook Faces Expulsion From Thailand For Failing To Crack Down On Scams

Minister of DES, stated his willingness to ask the courts to order Facebook to stop operating by the end of this month.

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Thaksin Shinawatra: the divisive former Thai PM back after 15 years

Thaksin Shinawatra: the divisive former Thai PM back after 15 years

Thailand’s controversial former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been taken into custody just minutes after arriving back in the country after 15 years in exile.

‘Thaksin represents the grassroots people’: Thailand’s divisive former leader returns

‘Thaksin represents the grassroots people’: Thailand’s divisive former leader returns

Older rural voters swept him to power and many still support him despite his arrest on arrival

The Guardian - UK

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile

Srettha Thavisin elected Thailand PM as Thaksin returns from exile

The real estate mogul won the backing of both the upper and lower houses to become the country’s 30th prime minister.

Thailand threatening to shut down Facebook, alleging it doesn't screen ads well enough

Thailand threatening to shut down Facebook, alleging it doesn't screen ads well enough

A Thai Cabinet minister is threatening to try to shut down Facebook in the country, saying the social media platform does not do enough to screen the advertisements it runs, leaving people vulnerable to costly scams

The Independent UK

Parliament elects Srettha prime minister

Parliament elects Srettha prime minister

The joint sitting of the House and the Senate on Tuesday evening elected the Pheu Thai Party's Srettha Thavisin the 30th prime minister of Thailand with 482 votes for and 165 votes against him and 81 abstentions.

New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political views

New Thai leader Srettha Thavisin is a wealthy property developer who didn't hide his political views

Srettha Thavisin, the wealthy leader of one of Thailand’s best-known property empires, has been selected prime minister just nine months after joining a political party that champions the poor

The Independent UK

Former Thai leader Thaksin jailed after return from exile

Former Thai leader Thaksin jailed after return from exile

Thailand's former Prime Minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, was on Tuesday jailed upon returning to the country after 15 years in exile. Hundreds of supporters wearing red gathered in the streets to welcome the beloved billionaire politician.

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Profile: Billionaire and former Thai PM Thaksin Shinawatra

One-time telecoms tycoon used his fortune to change Thai politics, but a new generation wants more radical change.

Ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile, further roiling Thai politics

Thaksin's return coincides with a vote in Parliament Tuesday on the formation of a new government his Pheu Thai party looks set to head.

Evening Standard

Former Thai prime minister returns to country after 15 years in self-imposed exile

Divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to Thailand on Tuesday after years of self-imposed exile as a party affiliated with him plans to start forming a new government.

Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed for eight years upon return from exile

Thailand's divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra was jailed Tuesday as he returned to the kingdom after 15 years in exile, hours before parliament votes to install his party's candidate as the new prime minister.

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The Independent UK

Divisive Thai ex-Prime Minister Thaksin returns from exile as party seeks to form new government

Divisive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has returned to Thailand after years of self-imposed exile to face criminal charges on the same day that a party affiliated with him plans to start forming a new government

Thaksin Shinawatra arrested, jailed after return from years-long exile

Former prime minister who was removed in 2006 coup ‘enters legal process’ as supporters celebrate his return.

The Guardian - UK

Thaksin Shinawatra jailed on return to Thailand as his party regains power

Ex-PM begins eight-year jail term but appointment of Srettha Thavisin as leader could shorten his sentence

Who is Srettha Thavisin, the man who could lead Thailand?

The property tycoon is set to become prime minister after his Pheu Thai party secured support from pro-military parties.

Newcastle Herald

Kylee's gift of life as five police came to pick up her organs: 'it was a good tribute'

Up to eight people will benefit from Kylee's organs. 'It was something we both believed in.'

The Guardian - UK

Thai party of Thaksin Shinawatra strikes deal with ex-military rivals

Arrangement angers many Pheu Thai supporters and could coincide with former PM’s return from exile

The Independent UK

Thailand's Pheu Thai party joins with pro-military parties in coalition to form new government

Thailand’s populist Pheu Thai party says it plans to form a new government with an 11-party coalition that includes two pro-military parties affiliated with outgoing Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha

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