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Former PM Visits Imprisoned Father Amid Controversial Rehabilitation

11/21/2025

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On November 20, 2025, former Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok.
She reported that Thaksin was invited to join a rehabilitation program but expressed concern about his mental stress.
Paetongtarn criticized Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat's review of inmate transfer rules, which may delay Thaksin's release.
Critics claim the attorney-general's decision to appeal Thaksin's prosecution is politically motivated.
The Dhammanavawang program aims to promote Buddhist teachings for inmate rehabilitation.

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On November 20, 2025, former Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra visited her father, Thaksin Shinawatra, at Klong Prem Central Prison in Bangkok.
She reported that Thaksin was invited to join a rehabilitation program but expressed concern about his mental stress.
Paetongtarn criticized Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat's review of inmate transfer rules, which may delay Thaksin's release.
Critics claim the attorney-general's decision to appeal Thaksin's prosecution is politically motivated.
The Dhammanavawang program aims to promote Buddhist teachings for inmate rehabilitation.