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Thaksin Shinawatra Sentenced as Pheu Thai Faces Turmoil

9/10/2025

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Thaksin Shinawatra received a one-year prison sentence for corruption and abuse of power.
His daughter, Paetongtarn, was ousted as prime minister due to a court ruling on a border dispute.
Thaksin's party, Pheu Thai, has struggled despite previous electoral wins.
In 2023, Pheu Thai allied with conservatives to counter the progressive Move Forward party.
The Shinawatra family continues to wield influence in Thailand's volatile politics.

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Story summary

Thaksin Shinawatra received a one-year prison sentence for corruption and abuse of power.
His daughter, Paetongtarn, was ousted as prime minister due to a court ruling on a border dispute.
Thaksin's party, Pheu Thai, has struggled despite previous electoral wins.
In 2023, Pheu Thai allied with conservatives to counter the progressive Move Forward party.
The Shinawatra family continues to wield influence in Thailand's volatile politics.