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Yesterday — 10 September 2025Main stream

From Prime Minister to Prisoner: Thaksin Shinawatra’s Fall From Favor

10 September 2025 at 15:11
With Thaksin Shinawatra’s recent fall from favor, his political power is significantly diminished. But it is too early to write him off.

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Thaksin Shinawatra, center, was taken to the Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok, on Tuesday after the Supreme Court ruled against him.
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Thai Court Orders Thaksin, Ex-Premier, to Serve a Year in Prison

9 September 2025 at 14:51
The Supreme Court’s ruling, stemming from past convictions on charges of corruption and abuse of power, was the latest blow to Thaksin Shinawatra.

© Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters

Thaksin Shinawatra, center, arriving at the Supreme Court in Bangkok on Tuesday with his daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra. He was ordered to report to prison later in the day.

Southeast Asia Looks for Clarity From U.S. on ‘Rules of Origin’

7 August 2025 at 18:46
Thailand, Vietnam and other countries in the region face much higher tariffs on exports with Chinese-made components. But questions remain on how the U.S. defines a locally made product.
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