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Thaksin's parole must wait until February

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra can legally file a parole application at the earliest in February next year, according to the Department of Corrections.

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Activists demand update on Thaksin's condition

Activists on Monday demanded the Police General Hospital release the latest condition of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, to prove if he deserves to stay there instead of in prison.

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Srettha urged to send Thaksin back to jail

A group of political activists on Wednesday asked Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to restore public trust by ensuring Thaksin Shinawatra serves more time in prison.

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Defence Minister denies giving jobs to Thaksin's clan

Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang denies he intends to appoint Payap Shinawatra, younger brother of Thaksin Shinawatra, and his son, Porpong Shinawatra, as a chief adviser and personal secretary.

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Air con, a fridge and sofa: Thaksin Shinawatra’s ‘VVIP’ prison life in Thailand

Activists claim the former PM has received special treatment at a special hospital ward, which stands in stark contrast to the overcrowded prison system

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Questions raised about Thaksin's condition

A legal scholar is asking the Department of Corrections if former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra really is so seriously ill that he requires treatment in a premium ward at the Police General Hospital as claimed.

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Thailand's new government takes office as Cabinet members take oath in front of king

Thailand’s new government has officially taken office, almost four months after the country’s general election

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Thaksin seeking parole

Jailed former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, is still suffering fatigue and is now seeking the possibility of another parole bid, said his lawyer, Winyat Chartmontree.

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Thaksin's jail term could be cut further

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has the same rights as all other inmates to receive further reductions to his jail sentence, said former deputy prime minister Wissanu Krea-ngam.

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Thailand's king approves a new Cabinet more than 3 months after elections

Thailand’s king has formally endorsed members of a new Cabinet, paving the way for a government headed by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to take office more than three months after the general election

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Royal pardon reduces Thaksin’s jail term to one year

His Majesty the King has granted a royal pardon to Thaksin Shinawatra, reducing the former prime minister’s combined jail sentence from eight years to one, according to Friday's Royal Gazette.

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Thailand's king reduces prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to a single year

Thailand’s king has reduced the prison term of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra from eight years to one year following the divisive politician’s return from 15 years of self-imposed exile

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Former Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra, jailed after returning from exile, requests a royal pardon

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, who recently returned from exile and began serving an eight-year prison term, has requested a royal pardon

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Wissanu has seen no pardon request

Outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said on Wednesday he cannot say whether Thaksin Shinawatra's formal application for a royal pardon has been filed.

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Thaksin lawyer fit for government?

An ex-lawyer is tipped to become a cabinet minister despite having served jail time over the so-called "cash-stuffed paper bag" scandal representing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra in a controversial land case in 2008.

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Daughter of ex-Thai leader Thaksin says he is fatigued, as criticism grows of his hospitalization

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's daughter says he is suffering from stress and fatigue but is in good spirits, as criticism grows of his transfer to a hospital just hours after he began serving an eight-year prison sentence

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Jatuporn wants CCTV footage of 'sick' Thaksin

Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has demanded the Department of Corrections (DoC) and the Police General Hospital release CCTV footage to prove that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is really ill.

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Thaksin 'not in' private hospital

The Justice Ministry has denied media reports that former premier Thaksin Shinawatra has been transferred from the Police General Hospital to a privately run facility.

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Backseat driving: On Thai civilian governance and the Thai military’s hold

Thailand’s new Prime Minister’s could find it hard to tackle Thailand’s myriad challenges, when his government is remote-controlled by the military

Bangkok Post

Activists seek answers on Thaksin ‘favours’

Activists on Thursday asked authorities to look into whether Thaksin Shinawatra received a special favour when he was admitted to Police General Hospital just hours after he started his eight-year prison term.

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No VIP room for Thaksin, say police

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was not admitted to a VIP room at Police General Hospital and even the air-conditioning where he is staying is not good, authorities said on Wednesday.

The Guardian - UK

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

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Srettha Thavisin: the real estate tycoon turned Thai prime minister

Businessman has no experience in government, but Pheu Thai says his industry past means he can help boost economy

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First Thing: Donald Trump to turn himself in at Fulton county jail

Former president had lawyers negotiate booking to take place during prime viewing hours on Thursday to get maximum TV ratings. Plus, could the vagus nerve be the key to depression, obesity, alcoholism – and more?

The Conversation

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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